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Cinelli Cork Handlebar Tape

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Review by Zack

Reviewed 3/18/2024
by Zack
SF Bay Area
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Bar tape

Basic, long enough for some Cowchipper bars but just barely.

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Review by DF

Reviewed 3/7/2024
by DF
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Classic

Although the finishing tape didn�t seem to hold well for me, I used another option. That said, it didn�t take away from the quality of the bar tape.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 6/2/2023
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Glasgow, MT
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Great Tape

I bought this bar tape to add some color to one of my old steel bikes I was modernizing with new stem, bars, and shifters. This tape was easy to install and is very supple when riding. I did have to re-wrap the bars after a few weeks of riding (not because of the tape, but because of a brake cable issue). The tape did tear a little where the sticky stripe under the tape contacted the over lapped edge of the tape. Not a big deal but something to keep in mind.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 1/9/2023
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Bay Area, CA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great bar tape.

The kit includes everything needed to re-tape your bars. It is on the thicker side, and I wrapped my bars on the tight side, making the build even thicker. I mostly ride on the hoods, so I'm usually experiencing the tape when on the drops. The padding is nice, and the grip, combined with my gloves, seems good. I appreciate the added bar width, making the bar easier to grasp and shift positions on while reducing some of the pressure on the hands. Overall a good product. No regrets.

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Review by Andrew S.

Reviewed 9/8/2009
by Andrew S. (BikeTiresDirect.com Staff)
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland OR.
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10 of 11 customers found this review helpful.
Have always used this always will.

Good quality bar tape that has been around the block, but is not out of style. Comes in a multitude of colors, and feels great to touch in any situation.

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Review by OneOffTwoWheels

Reviewed 5/8/2023
by OneOffTwoWheels
Cycling Enthusiast
Orange County, CA
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Best Deal in Cork Tape

Easy to install. Stretches nicely around curves.

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Review by Walter

Reviewed 8/22/2023
by Walter
Jupiter
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Why change?

Cinelli cork tape has served me well over the past 30+ years. I can't imagine changing now. An outstanding, reliable product!

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 9/19/2022
by Anonymous
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Good tape

Looks great and feels great if you like cushion.

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Review by Pegoretti cyclist

Reviewed 5/4/2023
by Pegoretti cyclist
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland
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Cinelli at tape

This has been my go to bar tape since I started riding in 1995. IMHO..perfect.

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Review by Bushman

Reviewed 3/24/2023
by Bushman
Competitive Racer
Cape Mendocino, Humboldt
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Classics never fail

Cinelli Cork is perfect for the classic road bike. Absorbs and is comfortable. The old school Paris-Roubaix racers used to double wrap the drop bars for the cobble stone sections (build by the romans) before gel gloves and 28c

tires. Saw the Paris-Roubaix in 2001 from the back seat of a FDJ car. Bought two rolls one for the caad7 on the trainer and the other for the new Cannondale Caad13 frame set I am building up for RAGBRAI 50TH ! Home made pie and a 500 miles week! Sweet!

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Review by Keith

Reviewed 10/25/2021
by Keith
Wellington, Florida
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Cinelli Cork Handlebar Tape

I read the reviews and decided to give it a try. I�m very pleased with the quality of the tape. It has a soft and relaxed feel that�s helps Cushion the bumps. I would definitely recommend this bar tape to anyone.

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Review by Rob

Reviewed 10/22/2021
by Rob
Cycling Enthusiast
Roanoke, VA
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Looks good not the stickiest

I tend to replace my tape often and this tape is relatively inexpensive and works well. There are some other brands that are stickier (both in terms of grip and the during installation) but this is fine.

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Review by gravel rider

Reviewed 7/13/2017
by gravel rider
Cycling Enthusiast
Oregon
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2 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Classic feel - great durability

Hard to beat classic Cinelli cork bar tape - it's easy to install, east to clean and lasts. I like it better than more synthetic variations for staying dry when its hot and I'm sweating.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 6/16/2017
by Anonymous
Halele''a kauai
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Exactly what you pay for , doesn't last forever but works great while you got it

I have this tape in my daily driver and my race bike, I live in the wettest place on earth and the tape work great here

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Review by Dave

Reviewed 10/4/2022
by Dave
Cycling Enthusiast
Vermont
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Works great and looks great

Was easy to install and provides great grip. Love the camo color as well with my black bike.

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Review by Oregon rider

Reviewed 4/9/2021
by Oregon rider
Cycling Enthusiast
Dallas OR
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Works Great. A perfect alternative to gel tape

Cinelli bar tape is my go to on all of my bikes. I ride rode and gravel. Not too bulky, with the perfect amount of grip. Gotten a little pricey in the last few years, but hey, what hasn't. Don't care for any bar tape with gel, so this is the perfect alternative for me.

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Review by DR Dave

Reviewed 5/18/2016
by DR Dave
Cycling Enthusiast
Bayfield, CO
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
My go to handlebar tape

I am a long time Cinelli Cork user. It holds up well, feels good, it's just hard to beat & BikeTiresDirect always has the best price....but I no longer see my color available!!

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 8/22/2022
by Anonymous
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Excellent product

Excellent product. Easy to put on, feels good to the hands.

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Review by Dave

Reviewed 6/6/2022
by Dave
Vermont
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Looks great!

Went on easy and feels great on my gravel bike for smooth roads and class 4 riding. Would buy again as needed. Camo looks great too!

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Review by jbcc

Reviewed 6/15/2020
by jbcc
Competitive Racer
south Texas
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
The Only Tape I Use.

Since the 80s I started using Cinelli Cork Ribbon. Occasionally I try some different products but always go back to Cinelli. I always double wrap my bars so I am sure the good people of Cinelli love to have me for a customer. It works well wet and is super durable. It's light and looks good. There is enough stretch so that a neat wrap job is not difficult.

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