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Review by AnonymousReviewed 7/25/2023by AnonymousDaily CommuterSeattleComfortable and easy to installLatest replacement on my Giant Defy daily commuter (26 mile rt). Effectively takes the sting out of some of the rough roads in Seattle's SODO area. Have not used in wet weather yet, but if it performs well, this will be my standard tape moving forward.
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Latest replacement on my Giant Defy daily commuter (26 mile rt). Effectively takes the sting out of some of the rough roads in Seattle's SODO area. Have not used in wet weather yet, but if it performs well, this will be my standard tape moving forward.
Review by Bill58 Reviewed 4/13/2023by Bill58 Cycling EnthusiastPittsburgh PA 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Best bar tape that I have ever used.I have been using gel cork bar tape for a number of years, and it's on all my bikes. Easy to install, and especially easy to reposition. Wraps tightly, and I have yet to have the tape tear during installation. The Cinelli tape is manufactured and sold under a specific patent number. I have used other brand tapes with the same patent number with the same results.
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I have been using gel cork bar tape for a number of years, and it's on all my bikes. Easy to install, and especially easy to reposition. Wraps tightly, and I have yet to have the tape tear during installation. The Cinelli tape is manufactured and sold under a specific patent number. I have used other brand tapes with the same patent number with the same results.
Review by Eee ZeeReviewed 3/20/2023by Eee ZeeCycling EnthusiastNJComfortable and affordableGood bang for the buck!
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Good bang for the buck!
Review by Bread TruckReviewed 10/5/2020by Bread TruckCycling EnthusiastNortheast3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Comfy Long Lasting and Cost EffectiveThis tape is easy to install, looks great and really takes the edge of road buzz on your bike. Half the price of the "premium" tapes. Also comes in a variety of great colors. I have five bikes this stuff is on every one.
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This tape is easy to install, looks great and really takes the edge of road buzz on your bike. Half the price of the "premium" tapes. Also comes in a variety of great colors. I have five bikes this stuff is on every one.
Review by [email protected]Reviewed 6/17/20221 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Better than expectePurchased the tape to replace worn out tape on my wife's road bike. Then extra thickness makes her ride, according to her, a lot more enjoyable and the amount of road vibration is almost not noticable.
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Purchased the tape to replace worn out tape on my wife's road bike. Then extra thickness makes her ride, according to her, a lot more enjoyable and the amount of road vibration is almost not noticable.
Review by MReviewed 6/19/2020by MNW PA2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Classic!Same wrap I have been using for 25 years. Love it!
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Same wrap I have been using for 25 years. Love it!
Review by JmReviewed 11/7/2019by JmNYC2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Soft comfortable durableWraps easily, comfortable and nice looking. Still looks pretty new after 6 months of regular use.
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Wraps easily, comfortable and nice looking. Still looks pretty new after 6 months of regular use.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 7/19/2021by AnonymousGood grip. Comfortable Excellent handle bar tape at a good price.
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Excellent handle bar tape at a good price.
Review by Gerhard Reviewed 5/3/2021by Gerhard Cycling EnthusiastNW Suburbs of Chicago2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Easy to put on, I was very happy I bought this product and not a more expensive one. This tape was easy to install, stretched enough to wrap it tightly, and also came with additional pieces to cover the opening around the brakes. I'm very pleased with this product.
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I was very happy I bought this product and not a more expensive one. This tape was easy to install, stretched enough to wrap it tightly, and also came with additional pieces to cover the opening around the brakes. I'm very pleased with this product.
Review by Bill58Reviewed 2/18/2021by Bill58Cycling EnthusiastPittsburgh PA4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Great feel and easy to install.The tape is easy to install and the tacky back allows you to unwrap and repositionthe tape for a professional finish. This is especially beneficial for us home mechanics who don't do this but once or twice a year. The feel of the tape once installed is great, just enough thickness, cushion, and grip. I have this tape on all of my drop bar bikes.
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The tape is easy to install and the tacky back allows you to unwrap and repositionthe tape for a professional finish. This is especially beneficial for us home mechanics who don't do this but once or twice a year. The feel of the tape once installed is great, just enough thickness, cushion, and grip. I have this tape on all of my drop bar bikes.
Review by CHReviewed 1/17/2017by CHVancouver 5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.My favorite tapeI'm so glad BTD started carrying the Gel version of the excellent bar tape.
It's so comfortable, wears extremely well. Doesn't get sticky. Won't get soggy.
I've used specialized, and Pro and while both are good, this is my favorite.
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I'm so glad BTD started carrying the Gel version of the excellent bar tape.
It's so comfortable, wears extremely well. Doesn't get sticky. Won't get soggy.
I've used specialized, and Pro and while both are good, this is my favorite.
Review by BluesCatReviewed 12/31/2020by BluesCatCasual CyclistPortland, OR2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Looks greatLooks great on the bike. Comfortable too.
Only one negative is the lack of instructions in the package. (There is a part that they add in which we couldn't figure out what to do with.)
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Looks great on the bike. Comfortable too.
Only one negative is the lack of instructions in the package. (There is a part that they add in which we couldn't figure out what to do with.)
Review by Kurt ArehartReviewed 11/13/2020by Kurt ArehartCycling EnthusiastRaleigh, NC1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Easy To Achieve A Nice InstallationNice value, this tape applies nicely, plenty long enough when a bit of stretching tension is maintained as you wrap. I've got it on three of my bikes and they all turned out well. The cushioning profile is significant, and that is what I was after. Time will tell on the durability question.
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Nice value, this tape applies nicely, plenty long enough when a bit of stretching tension is maintained as you wrap. I've got it on three of my bikes and they all turned out well. The cushioning profile is significant, and that is what I was after. Time will tell on the durability question.
Review by MerlinReviewed 7/2/2020by MerlinCycling EnthusiastPortland, OR1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.My bar tape of choice for over 25 years.I love both the feel and durability of this tape. Also I use white tape and my friends always wonder how it stays so white. The tape cleans easily number 1. And I keep my gloves clean, and can change a rear flat - putting the wheel back on WITHOUT cleaning the chain in the process - ha ha.
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I love both the feel and durability of this tape. Also I use white tape and my friends always wonder how it stays so white. The tape cleans easily number 1. And I keep my gloves clean, and can change a rear flat - putting the wheel back on WITHOUT cleaning the chain in the process - ha ha.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 6/26/2020by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastLAGUNA BEACH1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.WORKS GREAT SOFTENS THE ROAD AND MY WRISTS. WORKS GREAT SOFTENS THE ROAD AND MY WRISTS.
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WORKS GREAT SOFTENS THE ROAD AND MY WRISTS.
Review by MerlinReviewed 4/23/2020by MerlinCycling EnthusiastPortland, OR1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Works very well at protection and comfort.I've used this for many years. It holds up very well and is comfortable. White is my color of choice and it cleans easily but since I keep my gloves clean, the ribbon rarely needs cleaning. This is a very good product!
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I've used this for many years. It holds up very well and is comfortable. White is my color of choice and it cleans easily but since I keep my gloves clean, the ribbon rarely needs cleaning. This is a very good product!
Review by AnonymousReviewed 2/27/2020by Anonymous2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Cork Bar TapeThis stuff is classic.
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This stuff is classic.
Review by Norcal riderReviewed 9/19/2019by Norcal riderCycling EnthusiastAuburn Ca5 of 6 customers found this review helpful.Easy to wrap, good cushioning long lasting.I change out bar tape like people go through socks. probably because I get bored and want to try out something different. This is my go to bar tape. Easiest tape to wrap (no adhesive backing). Long enough to wrap (even 46 bars) and have enough left over. You can wrap thick, or thin. Or thin on the drops and thin on the tops. This is by far the easiest tape to wrap. I can wrap a bar in ten minute without say a single cuss word in my garage. Just skip using the finishing tape and use electrical tape instead. If by chance you have to remove the tape for some work on your bike the supplied finishing tape will most likely tear the bar tape when you remove it. Best thing is, it's cheap (the price). I prefer black as I get grease on my hands when I get the dreaded F. Just don't pull too hard, it has a stretch limit. It can tear if you pull too hard.
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I change out bar tape like people go through socks. probably because I get bored and want to try out something different. This is my go to bar tape. Easiest tape to wrap (no adhesive backing). Long enough to wrap (even 46 bars) and have enough left over. You can wrap thick, or thin. Or thin on the drops and thin on the tops. This is by far the easiest tape to wrap. I can wrap a bar in ten minute without say a single cuss word in my garage. Just skip using the finishing tape and use electrical tape instead. If by chance you have to remove the tape for some work on your bike the supplied finishing tape will most likely tear the bar tape when you remove it. Best thing is, it's cheap (the price). I prefer black as I get grease on my hands when I get the dreaded F. Just don't pull too hard, it has a stretch limit. It can tear if you pull too hard.
Review by Storm Reviewed 3/14/2019by Storm Midwest Cinelli cork is just what I have used from 1970 to now butTHe cinelli cork is just the best and the gel is even better just enough softness to not lose the feel of the road yet really nice on the hands. The wrapping is so easy and consistent with the cinelli cork. I really like it even used white once it was not as nice a black or draker colors. Great grip as well as feel when ridding
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THe cinelli cork is just the best and the gel is even better just enough softness to not lose the feel of the road yet really nice on the hands. The wrapping is so easy and consistent with the cinelli cork. I really like it even used white once it was not as nice a black or draker colors. Great grip as well as feel when ridding
Review by StJoeRoadieReviewed 11/20/2020by StJoeRoadieCycling EnthusiastSt. Joseph MO1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Top quality and easy to installJust the right amount of cushion. Easy to install, but the end tape took a few days to actually stick and stay. Looks great!
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Just the right amount of cushion. Easy to install, but the end tape took a few days to actually stick and stay. Looks great!