Cork bar tape works because it combines two materials that address different problems. EVA foam provides elasticity for wrapping tight to bars and adds cushioning against vibration, while cork chunks create grip texture and absorb moisture from your hands. Cinelli's Cork Ribbon was the first tape to blend these materials when it launched in 1987, and the formula remains unchanged. If you're wrapping bars and want the standard that every other cork tape gets measured against, this is where that standard originated.

The cork content sits distributed through the EVA base, giving you tactile grip points across the tape surface. This texture works when your hands sweat and maintains function in wet conditions where smooth tape becomes slippery. The self-adhesive backing holds position during wrapping, which means you can stretch the tape appropriately around curves and brake hoods without it shifting underneath. The embossed Cinelli logo runs along the tape surface at regular intervals.

Each package contains two rolls for a complete drop bar wrap, bar-end plugs with the Cinelli logo, and finishing strips for brake lever transitions. The tape wraps standard 31.8mm bars and aero profiles without issues. You control the final thickness by how much you stretch the tape during application. Wrapping with more tension thins the profile and gives you more direct bar feedback, while wrapping with less stretch adds cushioning.... Read More