In a message dated 3/11/03 8:46:37 PM, TheMaaslands@comcast.net writes:
<< Nobody has explained the reason I have always been told to wrap exclusively from ends to center. The point on the handlebars where the tape gets the most stress is between the tops and the brake hoods. The stress exercised on the handlebar tape is forward and outwards. If you wrap from the ends, this stress will never curl the tape, whereas if you wrap from the center out, you will sooner or later curl the tape. >>
Ah Steven,
All the more reason to have numerous bikes to ride, so as not to "wear out" the handlebar tape!!! :-)
Cheers,
Chuck Brooks
Malta, NY