Bar tape

Hey I have to replace my bar tape on my Lemond, which is blue, and my Trek which is red. What do you guys recommend? I'm leaning toward a design versus solid color. Is it difficult to change on your own?

Gracias.

Here is some info on doing it (the first three links include pictures):

http://www.jimlangley.net/wrench/tapebars.htm

http://www.ehow.com/how_2767_replace...ebar-tape.html

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=71

http://www.bikewebsite.com/griptape.htm

http://www.bitrot.de/bbook_steering.html