Re: [CR]WTB: Yellow Cloth Bar Tape (2 Rolls)

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From: "Drew Ellison" <drew@masirider.com>
To: Eric Elman <tr4play@cox.net>
In-Reply-To: <000901c96c44$d4d9f6c0$6401a8c0@acerad993ba82b>
Subject: Re: [CR]WTB: Yellow Cloth Bar Tape (2 Rolls)
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Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 12:53:27 -0800
cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

I bought off of eBay a large spool of yellow cotton binding ribbon, or cotton binding tape. It's very similar to handlebar tape in looks and size, but thinner, more flexible, and no adhesive. When wrapping, it changes direction easier, but you've got to be careful about not creating crinkles and folds. But you can buy a 25 yard roll for about $10, so you can be very generous in the overlap. It comes in different colors and widths, so you can get creative if you want. Then some shellac on that and noone can tell the difference. I don't see any yellow on eBay at the moment, but keep looking. You may also be able to get it from fabric suppliers, dunno.

Drew Ellison Everett, Washington USA

On Jan 1, 2009, at 11:12 AM, Eric Elman wrote:
> Subject line says it all. Anyone?
>
> Thanks in advance and Happy, Healthy New Year to all.
>
> Eric Elman
> Somers, CT USA