Charge U-Bend Bar Tape

I had about 4,600 miles on the stock black bar tape.   Showing a lot of wear....Time for a replacement. 
I have always liked the look of the leather wrap to match the honey Brooks Flyer saddle.  With the leather staps on the Acorn Bags and the Honey Brooks Saddle, I decided to try the
Charge U-Bend synthetic leather bar tape that looked like a close match to the Honey Brooks.   At $11.00 it was a inexpensive way to try out the 'look'.    Since I was ordering a pair of Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires, I made a quick decision to throw in the new bar tape.

The install was easy with a nice amount of stretch.  Not a perfect match with the saddle but close.... and at a much cheaper price. I will be interested to see how the tape wears... but thus far the comfort is very good.

Below are a few images:

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

The Black Canyon National Park entry road is about 8 miles east of Montrose. It is an easy uphill ride with a little store at the corner.  This makes for a nice out and back on Highway 50. Although today it was windy and a lot of traffic.

The LHT moved along quick nicely without the panniers... seemed like a racing bike !