The package I got has no instructions! How does one prevent the end from becoming unraveled? The sticky strip is clearly insufficient.
794994
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.
794995
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.
794996
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.
794997
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
794998
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.
794999
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
795000
With my little experience, I thought that I may not have enough tape; so instead I used standard electric tape.
795001
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.
351886
I had the same problem. I googled it and got a video that demonstrates how to do it. (It's very hard to describe without a video/photo.)
2230950
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.
689529
Hmmm..contact the seller, perhaps they can forward u instructions....i threw away my instructions so i'm no help
2128950
Actually I used two pieces of tape and let the client know that I taped the back side and the front of the container so that if someone picked one up it would not come apart. Hopes this helps .
129365
Just start in an inconspicuous place. Down low.? Make it wrap around diagonally. Keep it about a little over an inch apart. Make full circle. Tie it off back at your start. Don't pull too hard on string wrap. It breaks easy.
1994619
the strip should be long enough to grasp one end and pull it straight out and discard. hope this helps.
1808364
There is two pieces of like white sticky paper that you receive in the box so you can get grip and attach the final piece. Hope that helps!
676600
I am STILL having trouble with it slipping off. I am going to try different methods of wrapping it. I am so sorry that I could not be of more help!
1148275
Not much luck here. When I first received, I pulled some of the labels off real easy like; however, most left the sticky glue. If you come up with solution, let me know.
806110
Same thing happened to me, as well as the string frayed. I actually emailed Barnett's customer service department and they resent me a string assembly for free. I got it in the mail about 4 days after they replied and it slipped on with no problem. Pretty good customer service.
1887784
Also, check this link. It is pdf version of instructions, manufacturer contact info is on the last page. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source;=web&rct;=j&ei;=3NWpVNzTNYihNtSngqgM&url;=http://www.biglots.com/images/pdf/810046339.pdf&ved;=0CCoQFjAF&usg;=AFQjCNHcNyKPnDtksMaBQeGpZubiGeNOpA&sig2;=DZ-uEDwcKyfqosgY67VwIw
1997065
No Instructions if I remember correctly.. I kind of just figured it out. Maybe try google/you tube.
1552536
Mine doesn't have instructions on the box, but were on a sheet in the box. There is no mention of pulling out a strip. I suggest you go to the mfg website and look for the instructions.
2254584
I have yet to figure it out myself! The instructions that come with are not helpful at all!
1616848
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 :)
1495241
I am not sure that I received any instructions in my box. But I have friends that do this for a living and they are a great help to me. But they may have been in one of the boxes that I have not opened. Sorry for the lack of help.