One of the perks of working at a bike shop is "take off" parts. Stuff that comes off of new bikes, heavily if not 100% discounted for employees. We have a box full of bar tape in all lengths, colors and brands. Some of it, like the red Fizik I used, has been taken off a new bike at the whim of a customer who may have wanted a different color or brand. In my bike's case, as you can see, it's a pretty horrendous choice, but I've been meaning to try Fizik as it looks like it feels special.
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Starting on the right side.
If working on a bike is zen, then taping your bar is especially so. It's something plenty of people pay bike shops to do, but well worth learning, and with some practice, eminently doable.
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Finished. The book on the couch is Icon by C.J. Grindly. I highly recommend it. In fact, I recommend the shit out of it.
Been working a lot. Taking BART to and from. Days blur. As long as I am riding my bike, I will probably not lose it.
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Usually I get off here, at West O[akland] and ride the
five miles back to my apartment to stretch my legs.
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