Someone in one of the threads recommended using heatshrink as a barrier between the bar tape and the aluminum handlebars so that sweat doesn’t affect anything. I’ve seen some people on other forums swear by it. Is this a common thing people do, and is it effective?

Heatshrinking handlebars before applying bar tape to prevent corrosion?

mcneese.chad February 27, 2025, 7:07pm 4

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