Cinelli Chubby Ribbon Handlebar Tape

Cinelli Chubby Ribbon is an extra-thick bar tape for anyone who wants more cushioning and a fuller grip on drop handlebars. It’s especially well suited to long-distance cycling and bikepacking, where vibrations and strain on your hands become more noticeable after many hours on the bike.

The tape is 30 percent thicker and softer than Cinelli’s classic cork tape and uses a proprietary dual compound construction for added comfort. The larger diameter can also work well for cyclists with bigger hands or anyone who simply prefers a thicker grip. If you’d rather have a slim handlebar and more direct contact with the road, a thinner bar tape is a better choice.

The black surface has embossed Cinelli logos that give it a subtle look once the tape is wrapped around the handlebars. Two bar-end plugs and finishing tape with the Cinelli logo are included. We personally like to use regular electrical tape for finishing, as it’s easy to stretch and secure firmly.

So Chubby Ribbon is not just a thicker version for looks. It’s the right choice when you deliberately want to build more comfort and increase the diameter of your cockpit - especially on a bike that’s meant to be ridden for long stretches at a time.