Bar tape colour

[woodbutcher]

I took your advice and went red tape for my Carlton. I know lm not up to much when it comes to wrapping but l think the colour is great....thanks Raleighnut.

 

[roadrash]

looks like a good job to me

 

[Milkfloat]

Who the hell suggested red? They must have been pulling your leg.

 

[woodbutcher]

Who the hell suggested red? They must have been pulling your leg.

The clue is in the "thanks Raleighnut" credit

 

[raleighnut]

My similar green Carlton has red tape, other than boring black what else goes with green and orange.

 

[woodbutcher]

My similar green Carlton has red tape, other than boring black what else goes with green and orange.

In reality the red isn't quite as pink day-glow as it might appear.....anyhow "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and at least the bloody French maniac drivers will see me coming !

 

[Milkfloat]

My similar green Carlton has red tape, other than boring black what else goes with green and orange.

Purple.

 

[woodbutcher]

Purple.

I like your style if not your taste .

 

[biggs682]

My similar green Carlton has red tape, other than boring black what else goes with green and orange.

i would have gone with pale blue just to be different

 

[Milkfloat]

I like your style if not your taste .

I was being serious.

On a colour wheel 3 complementary colours can be found by using a triangle. Perhaps you could get away with blue

 

[EltonFrog]

I love the bike, but not the colour of the bar tape, I would've gone black to match the saddle or orange to match the seat post.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

just don't ride it with grubby hands…

 

[woodbutcher]

I love the bike, but not the colour of the bar tape, I would've gone black to match the saddle or orange to match the seat post.

Orange is a definite option.....l might change the colours once a month, l need the wrapping practice anyway.

 

[woodbutcher]

just don't ride it with grubby hands…

You bet ! I suppose l could invest in some cycle gloves but what colour ought they to be?

 

[woodbutcher]

i would have gone with pale blue just to be different

That settles it...lm going to change the tape once a month !
I played safe with the Gitane and used white and it looks really tasteful, just waiting for brake hoods to arrive to finish the job.