FitBoy

The sort of solution you require is determined by both the type of bar and your own preferences. The bar grips may work if you have flat bars, but I suggest tape for bullhorns, drops, and other maneuvers. The thing to think about with tape is whether or not you'll be riding it in the rain. When some tape becomes wet, it becomes extremely slippery. What kind of cushioning do you want? I have soft cork tape, as well as thin vinyl and cotton tapes, which feel extremely different. When it's time to replace, I generally choose for cork for my daily commute. It's plush, gripping when wet, reasonably priced, and, in my opinion, easier to install for a novice than some of the others. It's also available in a variety of colors. I've never used Brooks tape, but I know some riders who swear by it in general, as well as some riders who don't.

I have the Geo Knight DC 16 and DK20S, and I've checked it by pressing a few tiles. Geoknight presses are superbly designed. I purchased my DK 16 secondhand, and it had some problems as a result of sitting in a storage unit, so I emailed them for assistance. You can't beat that. They replied within an hour and shipped the component I needed by the end of the day. I haven't tried several tiles at the same time, but the pressure and heat are very consistent, so it should work as long as you can get them off the press without moving the paper and causing ghosting. I believe the one you're looking at is a swing away button, which I believe you need. It would be incredibly difficult to get your hands into the back of a clamshell press rapidly and precisely enough to avoid ghosting. I bought the steel stand they sell, and I suggest that you do the same or create a really sturdy custom workbench for it because these presses are hefty.