This is the industry standard. If you're looking at bar tape, you''ll have looked at this and have probably ridden it at some point. Introduced in ''87, it''s sorta become iconic. In 2000 it won the Consumers Choice Award.
It''s a simple, elegant product which gets the job done. What more could you ask for? Available in a rainbow of colors, there''s sure to be one that will be a good match for your bike.
- 12 Colors
- Cork
- Adhesive backing
- Plugs included
Customer Reviews
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dmaddox1I buy Cinelli cork sometimes because I like the feel of 2 layer tape: Cork covered with classic cloth.
Yeah, I know. I'm pretty high class.
This stuff feels much better than *synthetic* or *imitation* cork. It works well for double-wrapping because it's so thin, but it's just as strong as any other tape I've used.
If you're going for cork you owe it to yourself to go with Cinelli or some other authentic cork tape. Don't settle for some of the nasty gel/cork/imitation stuff. Nasty.
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scn001Got this tape to put on my new bars from Tree Fort Bikes. The tape looks good, is soft, and easy to apply. No need to spend big money on tape.. Go with the Cinelli!
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cturnrCinelli Cork tape works and is cheap what more can you ask for?
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rksaiCinelli has been my favorite for 20 years. I always come back to it. I find it comfortable and have done centuries and long tours. Also it wears well and doesn't get slippery or sticky like some tapes with a more rubbery texture. Let's face it. Bar tape is hardly sexy but this stuff works.
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abarnoskyA great bar tape that is easy to install and gives that classic look. It gives a really tight wrap, making the bars look sleek, however the tape is pretty firm. Many people love it, I just prefer something with a little bit more cushion, like the Profile Design Shock Wrap. I would suggest this tape for road racing or training, but not for commuting or touring bikes that have road bars.
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otm646I used a black set on my SS build with bullhorns. Because the tape is long enough for drop bars I had plenty extra to overlap on the bullhorns. It's plenty of padding, wraps easy and tight. It sticks well to a clean bar.
After 300 miles of mostly dry riding it's holding up great and I like the padding from the 50% overlap.
Remember if you plan on using a light or other handlebar mounted device offset your start of the tape so you have space for your mount.
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glenndannerQuality tape. Soft comfortable grip. Length was perfect for my mustache bars. I would buy again.
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ricko55Although I have used and liked Cinelli cork bar tape in the past, I decided to return the tape I just ordered. The celeste color is greener than the paint on my Bianchi, so the two look a little strange together. Have ordered the Deda celeste tape instead.
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go_jakeI got the natural tan tape. I had to wrap it with the Cinelli logos upside-down to hide the ugly damned things. And I wrapped it a little looser than I normally would to leave a little extra cushion. But beyond that, all's well. The tan looks great on my brown bike.
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kylesetzerI like bar tape than can be wrapped tightly, has a low profile, doesn't feel sticky or slimy (even when wet), and isn't too squishy. The Cinelli tape meets all of my criteria.