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Cinelli Cork Handlebar Tape

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Review by A-pedal-R

Reviewed 11/11/2012
by A-pedal-R
Cycling Enthusiast
CA
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A surprisingly great value

Cinelli Cork Ribbon (bar tape) is the benchmark in quality for all other bar tape brands out there. For the price, it beats the majority of other bar tapes that are twice the price. It's very forgiving during installation, and has the nicest feel of any on the market. Considering the bargain price, you can swap out different colors much more frequently without shelling out lots of cash.

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Review by MadfiberRider

Reviewed 11/3/2012
by MadfiberRider
Competitive Racer
Seattle
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Very nice tape. It stretches enough to wrap around brake hoods easily.

It does its job well and stays in place. Not as sticky in the wet as others, like Lizardskins.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 10/25/2012
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
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Nothing beats cork ribbon

I'll pay good money for a good grip and all-day comfort. Nothing beats cork, even the expensive stuff.

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Review by Zechariah Stover

Reviewed 10/22/2012
by Zechariah Stover
Casual Cyclist
CT, USA
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Foam bar tape with flecks of cork.

Currently I am running this bar tape on my transport bike. I mainly ride in fair weather going 20-30 miles.

For some reason when I saw Cork bar tape I expected it to be made out of primarily cork. This is not. There are a few flecks of cork throughout which you can see in some of the pictures as dark flecks on the lighter tapes. This is really a thin foam tape.

Previously I had been using a thick foam grip that looked like the Grab On Maxi Foam Drop Bar Grips which soaked up sweat and any liquid like a sponge. I like this Cinelli bar tape much better. I feel like I have a better grip on the bars and overall it feels better in the hands. I have only been using it for a month now so I don't know how long it will live.

I was rather disappointed when I first saw it and I still don't particularly care for the feel but it seems to be doing its job so I don't aim to replace it any time soon.

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Review by markmikel

Reviewed 10/15/2012
by markmikel
Cycling Enthusiast
Indiana
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Great tape with great color selection

A comfortable and functional tape that really makes my bike colors pop.

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Review by BH

Reviewed 10/4/2012
by BH
Competitive Racer
New England
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A classic, and the best cork tape...in the world.

There's nothing better than Cinelli cork handlebar tape! Grip is firm and secure especially on larger diameter handlebars like the PRO 7S. I love the short strips to cover the brake lever clamps. Easy to clean. Resistant to knocks. I will always buy this tape.

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Review by Glen

Reviewed 10/1/2012
by Glen
Cycling Enthusiast
New York, NY
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Excellent handlebar tape

I replaced my Bianchi handlebar tape with the Cinelli Splash tape in blue & yellow and have received compliments from fellow riders. It looks better than I expected and is very comfortable, with a nice grip. I recommend it, make sure your LBS tapes it.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 9/24/2012
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Albany, NY
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Comfortable - great looking

I put the cork ribbon on some bullhorn handlebars. I commute to work and had a flat handlebar. I was way too close to car mirrors so I switched to the bullhorn. I wrapped it in the cork and the bike looks and rides great!

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Review by kelly_ray

Reviewed 9/24/2012
by kelly_ray
Cycling Enthusiast
West Linn, OR
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Feels and looks awesome!

This bar tape feels awesome and doesn't get slippery when it gets wet or sweaty. It installs very easily and I ordered the black and white which looks really cool. I have about 500 miles on this tape and it is still working great. The white does get dirty, but doesn't anything that's white? I would buy this tape again and I do recommend it.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 9/21/2012
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
New Castle, PA
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Easy to use and so far has held-up well.

Looks good and provides some cushioning.

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Review by CrazyRacer

Reviewed 8/30/2012
by CrazyRacer
Competitive Racer
Seattle, WA
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Confertable!

I love how this bar tape is versatile in many colors. I mean who doesn't like options? Very good quality for the price.

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Review by T. Freid

Reviewed 8/30/2012
by T. Freid
Rhinelander, WI
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Great product.

Great product and easy to install. Thumbs up!!!!!!!

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Review by Cicliman

Reviewed 8/23/2012
by Cicliman
Cycling Enthusiast
Salem, OR
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Cinelli is my favorite

Of all the bar tape I have used, Cinelli is my favorite. I have tried other brands, but have been disappointed with them. I have never been disappointed with Cinelli. From now on...it is all I will use.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 8/20/2012
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Geneva, Il
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
I have been using Cinelli Cork Ribbon for 12 years.

I do not use gloves and even on the sweatiest of days Cinelli Cork leaves me positive and comfortable contact with my bars.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 7/31/2012
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Minneapolis, MN
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Quality Feel, Great Look

This handle tap is perfect. Has enough cushion of comfortable ride while sporting some great vibrant colors to make your bike stand out in a crowd.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 7/30/2012
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Santa Fe, NM
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Awesome tape!

Best bar tape around! I get compliments on the looks and the comfortability all the time.

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Review by CenturyRider

Reviewed 7/30/2012
by CenturyRider
Cycling Enthusiast
Ohio
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I wouldn't even consider another brand or type of ribbon

Cork ribbon is so comfortable and Cinelli is the best.

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Review by old rider

Reviewed 7/26/2012
by old rider
Cycling Enthusiast
Nor Cal
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Best bar tape period

I have not used this tape for about ten years. I have experimented with everythng under the sun. This is the best handlebar tape, bar-none. Extremely easy to wrap. You can wrap it heavy or thin, more cushioning or lightly padded. You get more than enough tape. I have 46 bars and have to cut off about 4cms at the top. It has a great feel in any type of weather. Good grip, won't break down like some gel tape. Comes in an array of colors. Best part is, it's cheap.

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Review by Smooth

Reviewed 7/24/2012
by Smooth
Cycling Enthusiast
Los Angeles
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Great product for many years, its the only handlebar tape I've ever used.

I own a metallic blue Serotta Ti Legend with yellow lettering and Cinelll is the only manufacture who makes the yellow and blue handlebar tape. Just what I needed and thanks to Bike Tires Direct for having this item in your inventory. As for as how it work its great doesn't tear or rip has been a great product for many years.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 7/20/2012
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
UT
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good

A classic handlebar tape. Worked very well.

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