How to Wrap Bicycle Handlebars

Biking is becoming an evermore popular recreational activity, sport and a great benefit to your health. Keeping your bike in top-running condition is key to peak performance and workout. Remember to oil your chain and keep your tire filled with air to the proper PSI. Another modification that will greatly enhance your biking experience is a better grip on the handlebars. Taping the handlebars is easy and with the variety of tape colors, you can even alter the appearance of your bike.

Things You'll Need

• bike handle grip tape

Instructions

1. Purchase the color of bike handle grip tape you like from your local sporting goods store. The grip tape should come in a 1-inch wide roll.

2. Stick the end of the roll of tape to the outermost tip of the bike handle.

3. Wrap the tape slowly clockwise around the handlebar. Overlap the tape by 1/4 to 1/2 inch with each wrap.

4. Tear the tape loose from the roll once you have taped flush to where the bike handle meets the bike frame.

5. Repeat on the other handlebar. This method works for both straight and circular handlebars.