Customer Reviews

Cinelli Cork Tape

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I put this cork wrap on my Fixed Gear Bike. The quality is good and it offers some vibration dampening which keeps my hands comfortable.

I like that it's made from a sustainable/natural resource. The cork has some elasticity to it, making installation easy. The cork itself has a nice feel.

I've been using Cinelli bar tape for 15 years. I use it on my handlebars and my aerobars. It strong, durable, and vibration damping. I am a long distance cyclist and comfort, especially in the hands and wrists, is essential to completing long rides.

I've tried plastic, gel, and other stuff. Cork is best.

However, there is a caveat. There are adhesive and non-adhesive tapes. The adhesive is stronger than the tape so when you try to remove it you tend to find the tape rips and you end up with a spiral of adhesive on your handlebars covered with little flecks and patches of tape. This is undesirable.

Non-adhesive tape is actually better. Be sure to stretch the tape slightly as you wind it on so that it grips properly. If you do have the adhesive tape, wind it closer so that at least half the adhesive overlaps the previous loop of tape. It will come off easier when you want it to.

I have bought this tape before and its held up very well. I bought it again and it is still the very same. It went on pretty easy and holds up to stretching, good stuff

I got this at my LBS and it was easy to put on.It is soft to the touch.Much nicer than what can on my touring bike.And the color looks nice too.Any one looking for good handlebar tape here it is.