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  • ...The non oversized bars with the thin bar tape does not help either...
    I also find old bars a bit skinny for my manly grasp.

    I've tried Cinelli gel pads, but without much success; they're difficult to wrap nicely and difficult to position effectively.

    An old inner tube does make an appreciable difference to the grip size, but less so if vibration is a problem.

    Talc on the inside of the tube will make them easier to slip on and two sections allowing a gap for the lever clamps is easier than trying to get the clamps over one continuous piece.

    Choosing the right size tube helps to get a snug fit, which will prevent them from slipping.

    Of course your existing tape may not now be long enough, but it sounds like you could do with something thicker anyway: a shame as I think it looks really good.

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