I have found the tape easy to install and really available. The cork allows me to rised many hours wo hand problems. I use gloves only in cold or rainy or very humid conditions. I have 8 trips across the states rideing 8 hours a day wo hand issues.
I have been using Cinelli Cork ribbon on all off my bikes the last 20 years. It's easy to install, easy on the hands and easy on the eyes.
I wrap most road bars with this tape. The only thing I don't like is that if you pull it too tight, it will break. So it has some stretch to it which makes for a tighter wrap, but it can't be overstretched, or it will break. Luckily this time, it broke near the end so I had enough to fit the bar.
wrapped nicely even with multiple attempts to get on bars correctly. haven't ridden them yet due to weather but i've used this brand before and been happy.
I rode the BRAG last summer with this comfortable tape and it helped with hand fatigue it was def worth the price. I bought the pink to put on my 63 cm R 500 1985 'Ashes of Rose" 'dale, primarily in honor of breast cancer awareness but a side benefit was it also ticked off my buddy Mike and my sister whom I rode with priceless.
I'm using this tape on my everyday road bike and really loving it. It looks classic, and has just enough cushiness to be comfortable. Still has plenty of road feel though. Easy to install and really looks sharp. I was able to find just the right color for my early 90's Bianchi.
