Here is another newbie question. I Just bought my first Tri-bike yesterday. It has profile carbon stryke aerobars. I have seen a few bikes where the aerobars are taped and some where they are not taped. What are the pros and cons? I am a very heavy sweater. Will that make a difference? With bar end shifters, how do you tape. Thanks
Taping Carbon Strykes is the same with or without the shifters, as the cables are inside the extensions.
Mine are taped right now, though that’s because the guy I bought them from had taped the grip portion with some nice, comfy racket tape. The bike I’m in the process of building will be untaped, as all I have is Benotto wrap.
I think it really comes down to personal preference. I prefer mine taped. Some people don’t. If you are going to tape them then start at the shifter and work back towards the bike. This way as you are sliding your hands forward it will not grab at the tape and pull on it or loosen it. Hope that helps.