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i have tried a lot of different brands of bar tape and DEDA is now the only type i use -- good wear, vibration damping, attractive, and under $20!
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02-24-2008, 12:59 PM #1
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Deda Bar Tape, Anyone?
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DH and I were in the LBS today, and someone brought in a lovely Trek with the COOLEST bar tape. It was silver and carbon fiber-y. The maintenance guy told me it was Deda bar tape. I just know it would look really nice on my bike; however, I want to know if it's any good. Does anyone have any experience with this bar tape?
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02-28-2008, 01:12 PM #2
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02-28-2008, 06:16 PM #3
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Oooh, shiny!
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03-01-2008, 04:51 AM #4
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Yeah, I saw that and got excited. But then I thought, what if the sun reflects of of it into my eyes!!!
I just ordered the Deda bar tape in the carbon silver. Pretty hyped. Now I just need that Atmos helmet that matches the bike too. Hmmm...LBS is having a sale...
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03-01-2008, 05:13 AM #5
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I have the silver on LAZB. I had it on Pipit, too. Very durable and it cleans up nicely. (Not a super great picture...)
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03-01-2008, 05:36 AM #6
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Well, now I'm just plain excited!!
It looks so good on that bike. (And I kinda like the bike too...)
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03-01-2008, 01:59 PM #7
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I have to be brutally honest here and say that looks like duct tape in that photo...
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03-01-2008, 03:58 PM #8
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y'know, I went and looked at it in person and even held a roll o' duct tape up next to it. The colors are very similar. I'd say the duct tape is actually a little shinier.
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03-02-2008, 06:54 AM #9
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But duct tape is shiny...
Originally Posted by zencentury
I have to be brutally honest here and say that looks like duct tape in that photo...
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03-02-2008, 11:48 AM #10
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But not this shiny...
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03-02-2008, 01:13 PM #11
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No, that is true. I saw that and I swear my mouth fell open. I just worry about the sun shining off it and blinding me. (Seriously, that would happen, I know it.)
I wonder what that chrome finish would look like stretched out, or if it would develop any cracks in the chrome-y finish.
