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Cinelli Cork Handlebar Tape

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Review by Borregan

Reviewed 9/12/2014
by Borregan
Competitive Racer
San Diego
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I have used Cinelli Cork Ribbon for years, still the best

I've tried others but always go back to Cinelli

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 5/8/2014
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
NorCal
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Nice color match for my Bianchi original bar tape

Easy to work with and a nice amount of cushion for shock absorbtion

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Review by bdarchitect

Reviewed 3/25/2019
by bdarchitect
Cycling Enthusiast
Seattle, WA
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The gold standard

This tape is grippy and comfortable. I only wish it would last longer at the wear points with my gloves. But that just gives me another chance to try a different color.

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Review by harrisam

Reviewed 3/22/2019
by harrisam
Cycling Enthusiast
New Smyrna Beach, FL
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Best of all the bar tapes I have had experience with.

Ideal density for hand comfort., not too thick or heavy, and holds up to installation where other similar products are subject to tear.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 8/19/2013
by Anonymous
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Good Quality

Good quality tape, I have 2 bike set up on this and I really like the feel vs others i've used. Nicy and cushy with a good grip.

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Review by SJ_Cyclist_528

Reviewed 8/12/2013
by SJ_Cyclist_528
Cycling Enthusiast
San Jose
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Best All Around Bar Tape

I've tried a few different brands (Fizik, Deda) on various bikes but I keep coming back to Cinelli because it meets all my requirements. It's very pliable so it wraps easily around tricky spots and it's soft so it's very comfy. It's so plush on my road bike that I don't have to use one of those gel padding under the tape like I had to with the Deda tape. Sure it wears out faster than harder, stiffer material but I rewrap my bars once a year. And there's nothing quite like fresh bar tape. As a matter of fact I look forward to fresh tape every year. So do yourself a favor treat yourself to the exquisite feel of fresh Cinelli Cork tape.

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Review by Steelbicyclist

Reviewed 7/14/2013
by Steelbicyclist
New Jersey
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Not like the old stuff

Over the years, I have always gone with Cinelli cork tape. It had just the right amount of grip and cushion. It could rip if you weren't careful putting it on but looked great once on.

I recently purchased Cinelli Cork tape and low and behold, it is different than the old cork tape. First, it isn't cork, its some kind of foam rubber. It has much more cushion, which is good and bad. It is easier to put on. It looks like crap-too thick. I suspect that they have gone with a more cushy handlebar tape in order to counter the uncomfortable way handlebars are lower on today's modern wannabee race bikes.

One length was 8 inches longer than the other length. I barely made it on my narrow, no brake cable handelbars on one side while there was an extra 8 inches on the other side.

I really miss that old real cork Cinelli bar tape. If anyone knows who makes the real cork tape, please speak up.S

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Review by pjfpul

Reviewed 7/2/2013
by pjfpul
Cycling Enthusiast
buffalo ny
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1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
great

easy tio install looks great!!

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Review by Texas Cyclist

Reviewed 6/28/2013
by Texas Cyclist
Cycling Enthusiast
Dallas, TX
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A real improvement!

I used this ribbon to spruce up my red and black 25 year old TREK 560. It really accomplished its purpose. In addition to the looks, the cork in the ribbon improved gripping and comfort.

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Review by Buffalobiker

Reviewed 4/25/2013
by Buffalobiker
Cycling Enthusiast
Buffalo NY
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True Classic

Overwrapped this on the old tape. Feels like a new handlebar.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 2/18/2013
by Anonymous
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Good bar tape.

Good bar tape. Not as stretchy as other cork tapes, so be careful when wrapping your bars. Very durable. It could be cheaper.

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Review by Mojo Slim

Reviewed 11/22/2012
by Mojo Slim
Cycling Enthusiast
Lincoln CA
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The only bar tape I use.

The first time I had to put new bar tape on my bike (in 2008), I switched to Cinelli yellow and black splash to help my bike stand out in a sea of black-taped steeds at the bike racks on an annual event with 2500 riders. Now, I never use anything else. It's not expensive, pretty rugged, nicely padded and the stick'um backing, something not always found on cheaper stuff, makes wrapping easier.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 11/15/2012
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
San Diego
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Durable

Very durable, my bike takes a beating from computing and being chained up at random places. This tape has help up very well.

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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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