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Review by ZackReviewed 3/18/2024by ZackSF Bay AreaBar tapeBasic, long enough for some Cowchipper bars but just barely.
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Basic, long enough for some Cowchipper bars but just barely.
Review by DFReviewed 3/7/2024by DFClassicAlthough 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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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.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 6/2/2023by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastGlasgow, MTGreat TapeI 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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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.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 1/9/2023by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastBay Area, CA1 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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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.
Review by Andrew S.Reviewed 9/8/2009by Andrew S. (BikeTiresDirect.com Staff)Cycling EnthusiastPortland OR.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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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.
Review by OneOffTwoWheelsReviewed 5/8/2023by OneOffTwoWheelsCycling EnthusiastOrange County, CABest Deal in Cork Tape Easy to install. Stretches nicely around curves.
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Easy to install. Stretches nicely around curves.
Review by WalterReviewed 8/22/2023by WalterJupiter1 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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Cinelli cork tape has served me well over the past 30+ years. I can't imagine changing now. An outstanding, reliable product!
Review by AnonymousReviewed 9/19/2022by AnonymousGood tapeLooks great and feels great if you like cushion.
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Looks great and feels great if you like cushion.
Review by Pegoretti cyclistReviewed 5/4/2023by Pegoretti cyclistCycling EnthusiastPortland Cinelli at tapeThis has been my go to bar tape since I started riding in 1995. IMHO..perfect.
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This has been my go to bar tape since I started riding in 1995. IMHO..perfect.
Review by BushmanReviewed 3/24/2023by BushmanCompetitive RacerCape Mendocino, HumboldtClassics never failCinelli 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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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!
Review by KeithReviewed 10/25/2021by KeithWellington, FloridaCinelli Cork Handlebar TapeI 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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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.
Review by RobReviewed 10/22/2021by RobCycling EnthusiastRoanoke, VALooks good not the stickiestI 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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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.
Review by gravel riderReviewed 7/13/2017by gravel riderCycling EnthusiastOregon2 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Classic feel - great durabilityHard 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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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.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 6/16/2017by AnonymousHalele''a kauai2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Exactly what you pay for , doesn't last forever but works great while you got itI 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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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
Review by DaveReviewed 10/4/2022by DaveCycling EnthusiastVermontWorks great and looks greatWas easy to install and provides great grip. Love the camo color as well with my black bike.
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Was easy to install and provides great grip. Love the camo color as well with my black bike.
Review by Oregon riderReviewed 4/9/2021by Oregon riderCycling EnthusiastDallas ORWorks Great. A perfect alternative to gel tapeCinelli 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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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.
Review by DR DaveReviewed 5/18/2016by DR DaveCycling EnthusiastBayfield, CO1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.My go to handlebar tapeI 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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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!!
Review by AnonymousReviewed 8/22/2022by AnonymousExcellent product Excellent product. Easy to put on, feels good to the hands.
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Excellent product. Easy to put on, feels good to the hands.
Review by DaveReviewed 6/6/2022by DaveVermontLooks 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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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!
Review by jbccReviewed 6/15/2020by jbccCompetitive Racersouth Texas1 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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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.