Stella Azurra Tape

[H.Frank Beshear]

I will be starting to wrap up my project this weekend and that means wrapping the bars with this elaganza tape. Dbrk and any one else whos tried any hints it is cool looking but seems a bit stiff. Thanks Frank

[dbrk]

H. Frank,
My best suggestion is to wrap tightly. This tape can withstand a much tighter pull than Cinelli, Profile, or Deda tapes. It's tougher that way but it has some elasticity. As you pull it put your fingers to the edge of the wrap and draw down tightly. The stiching on the tape lends itself to a "natural" kind of line. You'll need to cut off the long end to make the lever clamp piece. I prefer to leave tape a few centermeters from the clamp, more than most people. It looks a bit more elegant to show more handlebar and less tape. Good luck with the figure-eight and with the bulges that can happen if your bars are ergo bent. You'll manage fine: it's more challenging than Deda but less so than excellent cloth tape like Tressostar.

dbrk