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Cinelli Cork Handlebar Tape

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Review by OaktownCyclist

Reviewed 5/29/2014
by OaktownCyclist
Cycling Enthusiast
Oakland, CA
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Can't go wrong with the original cork

I prefer the synthetic stuff now (Pro or Fizik), but for a classic look you'd be hard pressed to beat this.

Buy if you have that classic ride to match.

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Review by Paulm08

Reviewed 5/24/2014
by Paulm08
Cycling Enthusiast
Kalamazoo, MI
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5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
Seems each box varies.......

Ive been a Cinelli user the last couple of years. Recently, I ordered some new tape because my existing tape was old. Got the new stuff, and right out of the box the tape felt different than before. Put it on, and went on a rather lengthy ride. During the ride, I could tell within the first 15 minutes I was going to have issues with comfort, the old tape I had ripped off had much more padding than the new tape. I don't know if I received a bad roll, or if they changed something this year. Truly disappointed

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Hi,

Thanks for your review. Sorry to hear this tape didn't work out for you. I believe our customer service department has already gotten in touch with you, but anytime you're unsatisfied with a purchase, we hope you'll get in touch with us at [email protected]. We'd love the opportunity to make things right.

Thanks,
Stacia

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 5/12/2014
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
San Antonio, TX
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A classic look and always comfortable.

A favorite of mine for 20 years. Always the same high quality, easy to wrap and comfortable to ride on. You can't go wrong with this bar tape.

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Review by Dave

Reviewed 10/4/2022
by Dave
Cycling Enthusiast
Vermont
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Works great and looks great

Was easy to install and provides great grip. Love the camo color as well with my black bike.

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Review by tonybka

Reviewed 12/12/2013
by tonybka
Cycling Enthusiast
Auburn, WA
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The gold standard of comfortable bar tape

Love the padding it affords, without being bulky.

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Review by jbcc

Reviewed 6/15/2020
by jbcc
Competitive Racer
south Texas
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
The Only Tape I Use.

Since the 80s I started using Cinelli Cork Ribbon. Occasionally I try some different products but always go back to Cinelli. I always double wrap my bars so I am sure the good people of Cinelli love to have me for a customer. It works well wet and is super durable. It's light and looks good. There is enough stretch so that a neat wrap job is not difficult.

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Review by Dave L

Reviewed 10/18/2013
by Dave L
Cycling Enthusiast
Lone Tree, CO
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
My old standby for my mid '80 Cinelli bars

I like the feel and the thickness of this ribbon. I always use it on my mid-80's Eddie Merckx which is outfitted (of course!) with Cinelli bars and stem. I just used it in a century ride. Picking it up on sale from BTD is the way to get the best deal on it. Frankly, I am using 3mm Fizik tape on my modern bike and the next time I re-do the bar wrap I might go with the Cenelli cork there too. The price/performance of this product is hard to beat.

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Review by JT Ski Rat

Reviewed 10/13/2013
by JT Ski Rat
Cycling Enthusiast
Kingston, NY
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Good stuff could be longer for new oversized carbon bars

Good stuff, could be longer for oversized carbon bars. Mine are Ritchey WCS Evolution Carbon. Misses about an extra half inch of wrap near the stem.

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Review by Jeff Hunt

Reviewed 6/20/2020
by Jeff Hunt
Mississippi
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Aerobar tape

I was looking for something thin just for grip not cushion. Good choice.

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Review by M. Brandt

Reviewed 10/6/2013
by M. Brandt
Florida
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great handlebar tape!

I bought this tape to replace the tape that came with my bike. My hands have a tendency to fall asleep on long rides and I needed a little more cushion. The Cinelli cork tape provides the right amount of cushion without making the handlebar feel spongy. And the red and black tape gives my bike a little bling!

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 8/22/2022
by Anonymous
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Excellent product

Excellent product. Easy to put on, feels good to the hands.

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Review by Dave

Reviewed 6/6/2022
by Dave
Vermont
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Looks great!

Went on easy and feels great on my gravel bike for smooth roads and class 4 riding. Would buy again as needed. Camo looks great too!

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 8/14/2019
by Anonymous
Iowa
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Not all greens are equal

I bought the green along with the black. Havent used either yet but I also dont have a bike the green would look good on. I cant blame this on the product or the website. The green looks just like it does in the picture.

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Review by daninPA

Reviewed 6/16/2019
by daninPA
Cycling Enthusiast
Lancaster, PA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Still the Best

Sure, it's no longer cork, but it's still awesome. I've tried other brands, but wrapping Cinelli on my bars takes me back to toe clips, cycling caps, and steel frames. It's retro, but it's still effective - thick enough to cushion, doesn't skip when wet, maintains color, and is easy to wrap.

So dabble with the new stuff, but if you're a true road cyclist, you'll eventually come back.

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Review by Hooey

Reviewed 10/8/2018
by Hooey
Cycling Enthusiast
Enterprise, OR
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
classic, natural, and economical

Can't beat Cinelli Cork for simplicity, performance and price!

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Review by Steve

Reviewed 7/19/2018
by  Steve
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Cork tape

I always use cinelli cork tape. It's comfortable and new tape makes bike look new.

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Review by rockn Randall

Reviewed 5/14/2018
by rockn Randall
Cycling Enthusiast
Weatherford, OK
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cork's the best

I just love the feel of cork on my bike ride. It's the best!!

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Review by Luis

Reviewed 8/19/2021
by Luis
Cordova, Tn
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Cinelli precarious brand

Third Cinelli tape on my Cinelli Machine just the best.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 11/13/2017
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Cinelli is classic no nonsense bar tape

Classic no nonsense bar tape, cost effective and simple

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Review by DaveL

Reviewed 10/24/2017
by DaveL
Cycling Enthusiast
Denver, CO
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
My Favorite Tape for My Classic Bike

On the Cinelli bars on my mid-80's Eddy Merckx I wouldn't use anything else. This tape is still a great value especially on sale BTD. I like the thick padded feel of this ribbon, it does not get slippery, and holds up well. I prefer it to most of the modern plastic stuff out there and it is at a better price point.

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