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Cinelli Gel Ribbon Handlebar Tape

CinelliGel Ribbon Handlebar Tape(Return to Product Page)

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Review by pierre b

Reviewed 6/17/2024
by pierre b
Boston MA
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Quality Comfort Durable Grip

Taped up my gravel bike bar that I commute with 5 days/week, 25miles/day. Used to have numb hands after 1-2miles�. no more. Feels like a new bike, esp since I don�t have suspension. Huge diff on urban, uneven, unmaintained roads of Boston. Feels smoother, way more comfortable than regular tape or way more control foam grips. Extra substructure foam a nice touch, goes on perfectly, self-weld tapes up smoothly, end caps perfect when using a rubber mallet. It�s been over 2 months, bike is left outdoors during the day, rain or shine or freeze, no unraveling, fraying, nor ripping. Worth every penny.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 11/6/2023
by Anonymous
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Great budget tape

I've been riding this tape for around 6 months and 3600miles and it still looks and preforms like it's new even after sliding 30' down the road it came out with only a minor abrasion on the drop but not bad enough to replace it.

My only gripe was it took a few days for the finishing tape to stop unwrapping itself but has since been rock solid

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 7/25/2023
by Anonymous
Daily Commuter
Seattle
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Comfortable and easy to install

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.

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Review by Bill58

Reviewed 4/13/2023
by Bill58
Cycling Enthusiast
Pittsburgh PA
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2 of 2 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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Review by Bread Truck

Reviewed 10/5/2020
by Bread Truck
Cycling Enthusiast
Northeast
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3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Comfy Long Lasting and Cost Effective

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.

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Review by M

Reviewed 6/19/2020
by M
NW PA
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Classic!

Same wrap I have been using for 25 years. Love it!

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 12/5/2023
by Anonymous
Seattle
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Is there other good tape? I think not!

Love my Cinelli tape for my cockpit!

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Review by Jm

Reviewed 11/7/2019
by Jm
NYC
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Soft comfortable durable

Wraps easily, comfortable and nice looking. Still looks pretty new after 6 months of regular use.

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Review by [email protected]

Reviewed 6/17/2022
Cycling Enthusiast
Land O Lakes, FL
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Better than expecte

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.

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Review by CH

Reviewed 1/17/2017
by CH
Vancouver
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5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
My favorite tape

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.

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Review by Eee Zee

Reviewed 3/20/2023
by Eee Zee
Cycling Enthusiast
NJ
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Comfortable and affordable

Good bang for the buck!

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 7/19/2021
by Anonymous
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Good grip. Comfortable

Excellent handle bar tape at a good price.

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Review by Gerhard

Reviewed 5/3/2021
by Gerhard
Cycling Enthusiast
NW Suburbs of Chicago
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3 of 3 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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Review by Bill58

Reviewed 2/18/2021
by Bill58
Cycling Enthusiast
Pittsburgh PA
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4 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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Review by BluesCat

Reviewed 12/31/2020
by BluesCat
Casual Cyclist
Portland, OR
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2 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Looks great

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.)

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Review by Kurt Arehart

Reviewed 11/13/2020
by Kurt Arehart
Cycling Enthusiast
Raleigh, NC
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Easy To Achieve A Nice Installation

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.

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Review by Merlin

Reviewed 7/2/2020
by Merlin
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, OR
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2 of 3 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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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 6/26/2020
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
LAGUNA BEACH
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1 of 4 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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Review by Merlin

Reviewed 4/23/2020
by Merlin
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, OR
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2 of 2 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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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 2/27/2020
by Anonymous
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Cork Bar Tape

This stuff is classic.

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