Guess I'm a "goof ball" of a different kind. I'm not a tough twenty year old anymore, so in the tape department, on the bikes I ride regularly and long distances, the one concession I have made is black gel/cork tape. I know, I know it's not cotton or Benotto but as you have discovered, the old stuff is not very comfortable. Planet Bike has a very comfy black gel tape that works well for me. It stretches without breaking and can wrap up to a 44 cm bar. Up close a purist would turn up his/her nose in disgust, but ya know what? I can ride 100 miles with no hand discomfort.
My two cents.
Oh, by the way, I'm not endorsing Planet Bike, nor do they endorse me. Just sayin'.
Jay Sexton Sebastopol, CA
From: Jack Gabus <jgabus@gmail.com> To: CR <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org> Sent: Thu, October 22, 2009 5:05:27 PM Subject: [CR] Gloves
Gang: Ok since most of us "goof balls" out there ride either on benotto, leather or cloth tape, what company exists that makes PADDED gloves that are worth a (bleep).? My hands are numb and yeah I know I can hear it already....get tougher hands. Inquiring minds really want to know! Regards, Jack
-- Jack Gabus 310 490 3784 jgabus@gmail.com Laguna Beach, CA USA