In 1983 Antonio Colombo invented an entirely new feeling in the history of cycling bartape: Cinelli Original Cork Ribbon. Upon its release this grippy, spongy yet durable and ultralight mix of EVA and natural cork immediately rendered other bar tapes of the day (made from cotton or vinyl) technologically null.

Within the space of a few short years the tape became an industry standard, spontaneously adopted by professional and amateur rider across the globe and copied (badly) by every major cycling brand in the world. Cinelli were imitated so much, by everybody in the industry, who didn't just make their bartape from EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl-Acetate) but also shamelessly sprinkled cork into their mix, making an almost identical imitation. So Cinelli started writing Original Cork Ribbon on their boxes for those who couldn't remember!

If it's not Cinelli, it's not original cork ribbon.

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Delivery & Returns

Dispatch Times

All orders placed on our website are dispatched within 1 working day

FREE UK Mainland Delivery

Optional Click & Collect from our Network of Retailers in the UK & Ireland

• This is a FREE service!
• At checkout you can choose your nearest local retailer to collect your order from
• When you choose to click and collect, you are supporting your local bike shop, as the retailer will receive the full profit on your order.
• Click and Collect orders should be available for collection from the retailer within 1-2 working days
• Please wait to hear from the retailer that your order is ready for collection before travelling
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Returns

Item(s) must be returned unused and in its original condition and packaging within 28-days from the date of purchase. Please read our full returns policy here.

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