Wednesday, December 4, 2013

laughable unreality part five: rapha handlebar tape

 Saw this on eBay yesterday and laughed out loud:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rapha-and-Cinelli-Handle-Bar-Tape-/291029889276?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43c2bbb0fc

Starting bid is $75.00. A close-up reveals that this is no ordinary handlebar tape:

























In fact, it looks almost exactly like, well, tennis raquet grip tape...


















... which is also available on eBay for a starting price of about $5.00 a roll.

It seems Rapha is putting their name on anything these days. When I see it on insoles, I'll know they've really arrived.


Okay, everyone back to work.

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