That would depend on the kind of bike, it's intended use (at the time), and the nationality. Could be cloth like Tressostar, thin cloth like Gaslo, many layers or just one layer, plastic, textured plastic, one-piece cover, etc.
What kind of bike are you intending this for?
Aldo Ross
Monroe, Ohio
> What is the correct handlebar treatment for 50's bikes? The pictures that
I
> have seen usually seem to show some kind of slide-on grip rather than
> handlebar tape. But a few seem to be wrapped with something from the end
of
> the bar to the brake lever. Were both methods used?