Bar tape is the perfect barometer for how well one takes care of his or her bike. If you’re sporting dirty, soot-covered bar tape, you might want to think about retaping your handlebars before your next group ride.
Luckily, changing out bar tape isn’t like performing surgery—or even swapping out your pedals. Just watch this video for step-by-step instructions on how you can replace your own bar tape without having to drop any coin at your local bike shop.
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