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Review by BorreganReviewed 9/12/2014by BorreganCompetitive RacerSan Diego0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I have used Cinelli Cork Ribbon for years, still the bestI've tried others but always go back to Cinelli
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I've tried others but always go back to Cinelli
Review by AnonymousReviewed 5/8/2014by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastNorCalNice color match for my Bianchi original bar tapeEasy to work with and a nice amount of cushion for shock absorbtion
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Easy to work with and a nice amount of cushion for shock absorbtion
Review by bdarchitectReviewed 3/25/2019by bdarchitectCycling EnthusiastSeattle, WAThe gold standardThis 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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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.
Review by harrisamReviewed 3/22/2019by harrisamCycling EnthusiastNew Smyrna Beach, FLBest 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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Ideal density for hand comfort., not too thick or heavy, and holds up to installation where other similar products are subject to tear.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 8/19/2013by AnonymousGood QualityGood 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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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.
Review by SJ_Cyclist_528Reviewed 8/12/2013by SJ_Cyclist_528Cycling EnthusiastSan Jose1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Best All Around Bar TapeI'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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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.
Review by SteelbicyclistReviewed 7/14/2013by SteelbicyclistNew Jersey3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Not like the old stuffOver 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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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
Review by pjfpulReviewed 7/2/2013by pjfpulCycling Enthusiastbuffalo ny1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.greateasy tio install looks great!!
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easy tio install looks great!!
Review by Texas CyclistReviewed 6/28/2013by Texas CyclistCycling EnthusiastDallas, TXA 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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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.
Review by BuffalobikerReviewed 4/25/2013by BuffalobikerCycling EnthusiastBuffalo NYTrue ClassicOverwrapped this on the old tape. Feels like a new handlebar.
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Overwrapped this on the old tape. Feels like a new handlebar.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 2/18/2013by AnonymousGood 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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Good bar tape. Not as stretchy as other cork tapes, so be careful when wrapping your bars. Very durable. It could be cheaper.
Review by Mojo SlimReviewed 11/22/2012by Mojo SlimCycling EnthusiastLincoln CAThe 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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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.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 11/15/2012by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastSan Diego 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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Very durable, my bike takes a beating from computing and being chained up at random places. This tape has help up very well.
Review by A-pedal-RReviewed 11/11/2012by A-pedal-RCycling EnthusiastCAA surprisingly great valueCinelli 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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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.
Review by MadfiberRiderReviewed 11/3/2012by MadfiberRiderCompetitive RacerSeattleVery 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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It does its job well and stays in place. Not as sticky in the wet as others, like Lizardskins.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 10/25/2012by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastNothing beats cork ribbonI'll pay good money for a good grip and all-day comfort. Nothing beats cork, even the expensive stuff.
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I'll pay good money for a good grip and all-day comfort. Nothing beats cork, even the expensive stuff.
Review by Zechariah StoverReviewed 10/22/2012by Zechariah StoverCasual CyclistCT, USAFoam 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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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.
Review by markmikelReviewed 10/15/2012by markmikelCycling EnthusiastIndianaGreat tape with great color selectionA comfortable and functional tape that really makes my bike colors pop.
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A comfortable and functional tape that really makes my bike colors pop.
Review by BHReviewed 10/4/2012by BHCompetitive RacerNew EnglandA 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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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.
Review by GlenReviewed 10/1/2012by GlenCycling EnthusiastNew York, NYExcellent handlebar tapeI 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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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.