Cinelli Wave Handlebar Tape

Cinelli Wave is an EVA-based bar tape with a brushed surface for those who want a secure, distinctive grip without making the handlebar unnecessarily thick. The textured surface provides good control in both dry conditions and when your hands or the handlebar become damp, while the 2.5 mm EVA offers a balanced amount of cushioning for road, gravel and other drop-bar cycling.

The brushed surface is inspired by the grip surfaces on booms used in competitive windsurfing and was developed to improve grip and feel without compromising the material’s durability. The result is a relatively simple, understated bar tape where grip takes center stage rather than maximum shock absorption.

Wave is made in Italy from Italian materials and is available in several colors with a distinct 1980s feel – a detail that suits Cinelli rather well. Each roll is 1800 mm long, and the package contains enough bar tape for a complete handlebar, bar plugs and finishing tape.