Getting a proper wrap on a road bike handlebar is a true test of any bike mechanic’s skills, and it’s one of those simple projects that can puzzle even the savviest DIYer. It’s true that it takes some finesse and practice, but getting a perfect bar tape wrap is easier than you might imagine—as long as you have the right instruction.

Here, Trek-Segafredo Service Course Manager Kenneth Van de Wiele gives you the tips, tricks, and insider knowledge you need to get a perfectly wrapped road bike handlebar every time you change your bar tape.

All you need to get started is a roll of Bontrager bar tape, some black electrical tape, and scissors.

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The wide world of bar tape

Swapping out your bar tape is the perfect way to put some signature style on your bike, and it’s also a great way to dial in the way you feel on your bike. Bontrager handlebar tape is available in multiple textures and thicknesses, and each lends a different quality to your ride.