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> > > Qui si parla Campagnolo wrote:
> > > > jmk-<< Off topic- I'm curious about the road buzz dampening qualities of carbon bars.
> Do they
> > > > help?
> > > >
> > > > Not in my experience with a steel Nobilette, formerly with Cinelli
> 64-42, now
> > > > with kestrel carbon bars, same ti stem-no difference that I can tell.
> I got the
> > > > bars for the shape, not the weight or the 'ride'.
> > >
> > > I have to agree with Peter here. I have a set of Easton EC-90s and can tell no reduction in
> > > hand nerve irritation (road buzz) between the Eastons and my old Modolo X-Tenos 8 bend bars. I
> > > replaced my very nice steel fork with an Alpha Q Pro fork thinking that might help, again no
> > > net benefit after 100 miles of testing. (I really like the ride of that fork and am glad I got
> > > it but my hand still have problems.)
> > >
> > > I just have to move my hands a lot these days. I have tried ergo gloves and use Cinelli Cork-
> > > the best I know and still get nerve buzz.
> > >
> > Or try wider tires, e.g., 700x25 or even 28. Wider tires = more air volume = more comfort. Plus,
> > you only need to pump them up to 100-110psi...
> >
> > > Back to the original base note: Clear tape. I have a similar question: has anyone seen a dark
> > > green or a black/dark green cork tape? Thanks in advance,
> > >
> > The only green tape I've seen are cloth and plastic. Cinelli makes a green cork, but its suppose
> > to be celeste (and thus, lighter than you seem to want). For more see Sheldon Brown's site here:
> >
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/head.html#tape
>
> There are indeed green tapes:
http://www.yellowjersey.org/photosfromthepast/GREENTAP.JPG
>
> if one is so inclined.
There you go, IF you want GREEN tape, order from Andy at www.yellowjersey.org