Continue winding the handlebar tape along the top of the bars, until the final revolution is reached. Standing in front of the bike, and pulling the tape towards you, use scissors to cut a taper on the side of the tape closest to the stem. This will reduce the width of the tape by approximately half, making it easier to conceal beneath the short wrap of electrical tape you’ll use to finish the job.

Electrical tape is used to hold the handlebar tape in place. Use just two or three revolutions of electrical tape over the bar tape, wound in the same direction. Cut the end of the electrical tape beneath the bar so the end is concealed.