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fireballxl5 says: Jan 27, 2013. 5:49 PM
Here's how I plan to put some to use. I want to build up the "sweet spot" by flattening that area just behind the shifter/brake hood on my handlebars. I'm planning to unwrap the handlebar tape, apply the Sugru in the area, let it cure/harden, and then re-wrap the tape over the Sugru. This should give a good custom fit to that part of the handlebars.
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projectsugru (author) in reply to fireballxl5Jan 29, 2013. 3:06 AM
Interesting, I hadn't thought about putting sugru beneath handlebar tape. Very excited about that idea. I'm going to pop some 20g mini pack into the envelope for you also as these might be more useful for this particular application. I'm very excited to see how this idea works out. Please take loads of photo's.

James
fireballxl5 in reply to projectsugruJan 29, 2013. 8:07 PM
Will do, I'll get plenty of pictures once I start the project and post it as an Instructable. I just found out my bike has a recall, so it may be in the shop for a week or so. Thanks again for the sugru to try this out.
projectsugru (author) in reply to fireballxl5Jan 30, 2013. 1:27 AM
whoop :)
fireballxl5 in reply to projectsugruFeb 12, 2013. 5:48 PM
How long should the thickest area of the sugru take to cure? I attached a before and after picture here (they'll be part of the instructable that I'm writing up). The thickest area is ~3cm wide abd ~1 - 2cm deep.

BEFORE - http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/CK8B/HD2RTZ47/FYXCK8BHD2RTZ47.SQUARE.jpg

AFTER - http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/L0X1/HD2RYIGZ/FASL0X1HD2RYIGZ.SQUARE.jpg

Once the Sugru cures I re-wrap the handlebars taping over the Sugru.

So far, so good.

Thanks

Doug
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projectsugru (author) in reply to fireballxl5Feb 14, 2013. 10:55 AM
Hi Doug,

looks cool. This amount of sugru should cure fully in 24 hours (if at room temperature)
Apologies for not getting back sooner, I guess you have already reapplied the tape ?

James
fireballxl5 in reply to projectsugruFeb 15, 2013. 4:34 PM
No worries, it still seemed a bit soft at the thickest part, and I had to make s trip for a few days, so I'll start wrapping the h-bars when I get back on Sunday. Thanks for the reply. It looks like it's going to work out great as long as I practice my tape/wrapping skills.

Doug
projectsugru (author) in reply to fireballxl5Feb 18, 2013. 8:03 AM
Hi Doug, did you wrap this up yet ?
Interested to know how easy it is to reuse handle bar tape ?
James
fireballxl5 in reply to projectsugruFeb 19, 2013. 7:05 PM
Here's a picture of one side completed with the tape wrapped over the sugru.
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projectsugru (author) in reply to fireballxl5Feb 20, 2013. 2:35 AM
wow, super interesting, looking forward to hear your thoughts on how well this works on the road ?
fireballxl5 in reply to projectsugruFeb 24, 2013. 12:11 PM
Here's the link to the Instructable for the handlebar mod using sugru.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Customized-handlebars-with-Sugru/
It really seems to have done the job. I can't get outdoors to ride yet (winter weather here in Wisconsin) but I have been riding the bike indoors mounted on a CycleOps Fluid Trainer. Thanks again for contacting me and supplying the Sugru - great product.
projectsugru (author) in reply to fireballxl5Feb 25, 2013. 5:42 AM
awesome post, it's a total pleasure, I'm delighted you find sugru useful. Keep up the awesome Instructables work :)
James
fireballxl5 in reply to projectsugruFeb 19, 2013. 6:35 PM
I couldn't reuse the old tape, so I had to buy new. I did run into a little issue, the two sides didn't come out even, so I'm doing a re-wrap tonight.
Pfarmkid says: Sep 5, 2012. 7:31 AM
How long does Sugru last after the expiration date?

Thanks for all the 'ibles

Pfarmkid
projectsugru (author) in reply to PfarmkidSep 5, 2012. 12:32 PM
It does work after the expiry date but it does not perform as well. How much older than expiry is yours ? BTW - if you didn't know, sugru lasts longer in the fridge, read this post on our blog :)
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