Some products get updated every season. Others stay exactly as they are because nobody has ever managed to actually improve them. The Cinelli Cork Ribbon handlebar tape belongs to the second group: introduced in 1987 as the world's first EVA-and-cork composite tape, it redefined comfort on a road bike — and the formula hasn't changed since.

Not out of nostalgia, but because it works. The EVA layer absorbs road vibration with an effectiveness few modern materials match, while the cork gives that warm, natural feel under your hands and manages moisture on a climb or in the rain better than any synthetic wrap. At 2.5mm thick, the result is a balance that's genuinely hard to find elsewhere: comfort over long rides without losing direct feedback from the road.

Why riders keep choosing the Cinelli Cork Ribbon:

• The original recipe — unchanged since 1987, never really surpassed by anything newer
• Superior comfort — the EVA/cork blend dampens vibration better than most alternatives
• Natural grip — cork texture gives a secure hold with or without gloves, managing sweat well
• Iconic design — available in a wide range of colors to personalize any frame
• Complete kit — end plugs and finishing tape included, for a professional-looking install

Whether you're restoring a vintage build or looking for a timeless touch on a modern road or gravel bike, this is the tape chosen by riders who know what it means to actually feel the road. You'll find it in our Bar Tapes collection, available in every color. For the full product history and brand background, the official Cinelli — Cork Ribbon page is a good starting point.