Oh that resonates. Non bike people seem to always suggest I stock some nonsense gift stuff (IMO) I tell them that for the most part, bike riders do not do well with gifts as they tend to be pretty picky about the gear, etc they use. Brooks has black bar tape - not sure if it is at Sierra Trading though.

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colorisnt
Geebus! The leather looks like BUTTER on everything though. I love the bar tape SO MUCH. I wish they had something in a color that would better match my surly. If they did, I might contemplate asking for it as a birthday present from my parents or the BF. I say "no gifts" but then end up with cycling gear anyhow -some of which I do not need anyway.
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