The Gold Standard For Comfortable Barfeel
A true classic from one of the most renowned names in cycling, Cinelli's famous Gel Ribbon Handlebar Tape is still the preferred choice for many pro cyclists. Embellish your classic bike build or give your modern bike that old-school cool with Cinelli Gel Ribbon bar tape. Cork bar tape has a classic great feel and just the right amount of cushioning and grip. It offers a no-slip grip, with natural sweat absorption and insulative properties, to keep your hands on your bars with stable control, in any condition!
For certain riders, regular cork tape isn't enough. The Gel Cork tape includes a strip of shock-absorbing gel underneath the regular tape, for the ultimate in comfort. The tape still offers a no-slip grip, with natural sweat absorption and insulative properties to keep your hands on your bars with stable control, in any condition!
Formulated from a blend of natural cork, silicone gel and synthetic foam, the self-adhesive tape applies easily to your bars, and stays there. You can decide how much cushioning you want by stretching or relaxing the tape during wrapping. Each unit contains enough tape for one set of handlebars, as well as finishing tape and plastic end plugs embellished with the Cinelli logo. Available in a range of colors to match your style.
Features:
- Gel Tape has a built-in gel strip for additional cushioning
- The original self-adhesive cork bar tape
- Natural/synthetic formulation
- Includes ending tape and black plastic bar-end plugs
B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.
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Reviewed 4/13/2023
by Bill58
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Pittsburgh PA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Best bar tape that I have ever used.
I have been using gel cork bar tape for a number of years, and it's on all my bikes. Easy to install, and especially easy to reposition. Wraps tightly, and I have yet to have the tape tear during installation. The Cinelli tape is manufactured and sold under a specific patent number. I have used other brand tapes with the same patent number with the same results.
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Reviewed 3/20/2023
by Eee Zee
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NJ
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Comfortable and affordable
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Reviewed 6/17/2022
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Land O Lakes, FL
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Better than expecte
Purchased the tape to replace worn out tape on my wife's road bike. Then extra thickness makes her ride, according to her, a lot more enjoyable and the amount of road vibration is almost not noticable.
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Reviewed 10/5/2020
by Bread Truck
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Northeast
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3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Comfy Long Lasting and Cost Effective
This tape is easy to install, looks great and really takes the edge of road buzz on your bike. Half the price of the "premium" tapes. Also comes in a variety of great colors. I have five bikes this stuff is on every one.
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Classic!
Same wrap I have been using for 25 years. Love it!
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Soft comfortable durable
Wraps easily, comfortable and nice looking. Still looks pretty new after 6 months of regular use.
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Good grip. Comfortable
Excellent handle bar tape at a good price.
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Reviewed 5/3/2021
by Gerhard
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NW Suburbs of Chicago
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Easy to put on,
I was very happy I bought this product and not a more expensive one. This tape was easy to install, stretched enough to wrap it tightly, and also came with additional pieces to cover the opening around the brakes. I'm very pleased with this product.
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Reviewed 2/18/2021
by Bill58
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Pittsburgh PA
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Great feel and easy to install.
The tape is easy to install and the tacky back allows you to unwrap and repositionthe tape for a professional finish. This is especially beneficial for us home mechanics who don't do this but once or twice a year. The feel of the tape once installed is great, just enough thickness, cushion, and grip. I have this tape on all of my drop bar bikes.
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Reviewed 12/31/2020
by BluesCat
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Portland, OR
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2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Looks great
Looks great on the bike. Comfortable too.
Only one negative is the lack of instructions in the package. (There is a part that they add in which we couldn't figure out what to do with.)
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5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
My favorite tape
I'm so glad BTD started carrying the Gel version of the excellent bar tape.
It's so comfortable, wears extremely well. Doesn't get sticky. Won't get soggy.
I've used specialized, and Pro and while both are good, this is my favorite.
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Reviewed 11/13/2020
by Kurt Arehart
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Raleigh, NC
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Easy To Achieve A Nice Installation
Nice value, this tape applies nicely, plenty long enough when a bit of stretching tension is maintained as you wrap. I've got it on three of my bikes and they all turned out well. The cushioning profile is significant, and that is what I was after. Time will tell on the durability question.
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Reviewed 7/2/2020
by Merlin
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Portland, OR
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
My bar tape of choice for over 25 years.
I love both the feel and durability of this tape. Also I use white tape and my friends always wonder how it stays so white. The tape cleans easily number 1. And I keep my gloves clean, and can change a rear flat - putting the wheel back on WITHOUT cleaning the chain in the process - ha ha.
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Reviewed 6/26/2020
by Anonymous
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LAGUNA BEACH
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1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
WORKS GREAT SOFTENS THE ROAD AND MY WRISTS.
WORKS GREAT SOFTENS THE ROAD AND MY WRISTS.
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Reviewed 4/23/2020
by Merlin
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Portland, OR
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Works very well at protection and comfort.
I've used this for many years. It holds up very well and is comfortable. White is my color of choice and it cleans easily but since I keep my gloves clean, the ribbon rarely needs cleaning. This is a very good product!
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Cork Bar Tape
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Reviewed 9/19/2019
by Norcal rider
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Auburn Ca
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5 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
Easy to wrap, good cushioning long lasting.
I change out bar tape like people go through socks. probably because I get bored and want to try out something different. This is my go to bar tape. Easiest tape to wrap (no adhesive backing). Long enough to wrap (even 46 bars) and have enough left over. You can wrap thick, or thin. Or thin on the drops and thin on the tops. This is by far the easiest tape to wrap. I can wrap a bar in ten minute without say a single cuss word in my garage. Just skip using the finishing tape and use electrical tape instead. If by chance you have to remove the tape for some work on your bike the supplied finishing tape will most likely tear the bar tape when you remove it. Best thing is, it's cheap (the price). I prefer black as I get grease on my hands when I get the dreaded F. Just don't pull too hard, it has a stretch limit. It can tear if you pull too hard.
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Reviewed 3/14/2019
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Cinelli cork is just what I have used from 1970 to now but
THe cinelli cork is just the best and the gel is even better just enough softness to not lose the feel of the road yet really nice on the hands. The wrapping is so easy and consistent with the cinelli cork. I really like it even used white once it was not as nice a black or draker colors. Great grip as well as feel when ridding
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Reviewed 11/20/2020
by StJoeRoadie
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St. Joseph MO
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Top quality and easy to install
Just the right amount of cushion. Easy to install, but the end tape took a few days to actually stick and stay. Looks great!
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Reviewed 10/2/2017
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
Nashville, TN
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Great price and it works very well.
Priced very well, easy to install and they work very well for racing and long road rides. A
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