So, it doesn't sound like you have too much weight on the bars. I'd still suggest gloves over double taping. The padding works for the hoods AND stops your palms filling with tarmac if you hit the deck palms down.
Have a read of these.. http://www.cptips.com/handsyn.htm
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So, it doesn't sound like you have too much weight on the bars.
I'd still suggest gloves over double taping. The padding works for the hoods AND stops your palms filling with tarmac if you hit the deck palms down.
Have a read of these..
http://www.cptips.com/handsyn.htm