The package I got has no instructions! How does one prevent the end from becoming unraveled? The sticky strip is clearly insufficient.
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Look on the internet. You tube has several good sites with instructions, and you can watch the actual wrapping.Essentially, you overlap the tape on the bar ends enough that when you fold it over and put the bar end plug inthe plug holds it. If you are taking old tape off you should readily be able to observe the way it was wrapped.Also, you are wrapping the tape tight and it also has a sticky back on it. I have never had bar tape unravel on me.
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The basic procedure is to start at the base of the bar or bar end an wrap the material around itself to secure the beginning. To complete the wrap, you overlap slightly, the open end of the bar or bar end, fold the little bit of overlap into the open end, and insert the included plug to hold it in place. If you have to wrap a part that cannot be secured this way, you may have to find some additional grip tape to secure the end. I had to use both of the above methods on my application. I found some grip tape at a local sports store. I hope this helps.
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when wrapping the tape, be sure to start by overlapping the end of the handle bar so when you replace the plug or using the new ones that come with it, it pushes the tape into the handle bar and the plug will hold it there. There is tape included to tape down the other end once you have completed wrapping.
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There are great tutorials on youtube for how to wrap bar tape. It's not terribly obvious if you haven't done before, but it isn't terribly difficult to do. The sticky strip is really just to help - tension is what holds the tape on the bars, essentially. Look up Global Cycle Network's tutorial, it is quite thorough. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8PqH7bltJQ
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When you start use the tension and friction of the initial end of the tape from slipping and when you finish use tape to hold the final end. I just used a couple of wraps of appropriately colored electrical tape around the end to hold it in place and it's worked quite well. Also, when wrapping keep the tape quite tight, the extra friction keeps the tape in place better.
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Depending on your setup there are a couple of options. If you are using bar ends you can leave a bit hanging over the edge and have about half an inch of tape inside the bar when you start. Once you are done wrapping you can tuck the bit at the end in, grip the tape firmly, and insert the bar end. If you aren't using bar ends (e.g. with reverse levers) you can cut the end at an angle so it's flush with the first wrap. Thus should give you an end that is square to the end of the handlebar and, if you start about 1/2" back, will leave you room to secure the tape down with some electrical tape as you do on the inside end. Depending on your setup there are a couple of options. If you are using bar ends you can leave a bit hanging over the edge and have about half an inch of tape inside the bar when you start. Once you are done wrapping you can tuck the bit at the end in, grip the tape firmly, and insert the bar end. If you aren't using bar ends (e.g. with reverse levers) you can cut the end at an angle so it's flush with the first wrap. Thus should give you an end that is square to the end of the handlebar and, if you start about 1/2" back, will leave you room to secure the tape down with some electrical... » Read More Depending on your setup there are a couple of options. If you are using bar ends you can leave a bit hanging over the edge and have about half an inch of tape inside the bar when you start. Once you are done wrapping you can tuck the bit at the end in, grip the tape firmly, and insert the bar end. If you aren't using bar ends (e.g. with reverse levers) you can cut the end at an angle so it's flush with the first wrap. Thus should give you an end that is square to the end of the handlebar and, if you start about 1/2" back, will leave you room to secure the tape down with some electrical tape as you do on the inside end. « Show Less
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With my little experience, I thought that I may not have enough tape; so instead I used standard electric tape.
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I ordered the black corktape so I used a little electrical tape at the end. You can also run the corktape half an inch past the end of the bars then tuck it in the open end of your bars and seal it with the bar end cap.
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That is "ture." But don't worry about it unraveling when you are trying. The sucker don't work! Best of luck.
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Personally, I would sew or glue loops on the edge and then string on some type of string or twine. I guess you could staple them also but I'd prefer what ever method would do the less damage.
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Dear B. Slaughter, Thanks for your interest in our product. Your can hook it up or fix it with the 3M tape (it does not come with the package) Sincerely yours, Astra Depot
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No instructions. I looked on you tube. There are a lot of people showing how to do it.
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If anything would help ,I would use the regular black Gorilla tape which has a cloth backing. Clean the back and apply 4" strips across the split and then 2 strips over the length .Trim the ends if needed. Then press down firmly ( step on it ) .I hope that this helps, Dave , Good Luck.
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Mine's got some time left on it so I haven't an answer. Might go to an arts & crafts store like Hobby Lobby...I won't but if you don't have any problems with that company they may have some velcro strips you could use...
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I had the same question... it seems like it's a protective cover that should be removed or something, and rather than forming to the body at all, it makes them just slip around. Does anyone have suggestions on HOW to use these? They seem to move around a lot. Do you have to use tape or glue?
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My package did not arrive with any instructions either. I went to youtube and found several videos that show how others use the device.
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Good luck! The box was not constructed well so I had to tape all corners after it was opened. The picture on the box is still intact :)
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Go to directfix.com. They have step by step video instructions. PRINT A SCREW MAP before you start. There are 4 different kinds of screws and they strip easily. They need to go back EXACTLY where they came out. Otherwise just be SUPER gentle threading the ribbon cables through the case. They get caught and crimp easily and can destroy the screen.
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The instructions weren't any help anyway! The best thing to do is to look at the picture on internet and go from there. Good Luck!!
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They don't come with instructions. Well they do but there poor instructions on this little paper. I recommend u just play around with it.
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I'm trying to figure that out too! A video would be nice. The step-by-step instructions aren't clear.
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My post (twine spindle holder) arrived completly attached (glued) in place to the base.get a nice sized needle that has a curve on the end for sewing up your goodies...I use mine all the time !
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I have yet to figure it out myself! The instructions that come with are not helpful at all!
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Our shipment came with instructions. It involves folding it in a special way and then twisting two parts together. I do not have the instructions with me as I am travelling to Europe, but once you get the hang of it it works well. If you didn't find instructions, I would suggest you request them from the manufacturer. Otherwise, we have found this a great product. RAM