MIKE GIANT VELVET RED BAR TAPE
MIKE GIANT VELVET RED BAR TAPE, Tape, IMG.2

MIKE GIANT VELVET RED BAR TAPE

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  • Original artwork by Mike Giant for Cinelli — iconic tattoo-inspired graphics on a premium PU/velvet bar tape
  • Velvet texture for a rich, tactile feel; maximum durability rating for long-lasting performance
  • 2mm thickness / 2000mm length
  • Includes custom caps and finishing tape
€29,00
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Product Specifications

Material PU base w/velvet finish
Thickness 2.0mm
Length 2000mm
Grip
4/5
Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5

About This Product

In the late 2000s, with increasing excitement over the fixed-gear movement, and in particular over Cinelli’s collaborations and friendship’s with MASH and RVCA, Cinelli Cinelli found it traveling to California more and more frequently and socializing in the new scene created around these bicycles. On one of these trips in 2008 we met Mike Giant, already a world-renowned tattoo artist working more and more in illustration. As well as being an avid everyday rider, Mike had an extremely strong interest in fixed gear bikes, their subversive politics, and the kids riding them. In Cinelli he found not only an eager and willing partner for bringing his drawings into explicit contact with the fixed-gear movement on a global level. This bar tape represents one in a series of products featuring artwork created exclusively by Giant for Cinelli.

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How to Choose Your Bar Tape Thickness

Thickness is the single biggest factor in how a bar tape feels on the road. Thinner tapes keep the connection to the bar precise and direct — thicker tapes absorb more vibration and reward long days in the saddle. Use this guide to find your range.

1.8 – 2.0 mm

Race. Precision. Minimal.

Built for riders who want to feel everything. Our thinnest tapes offer maximum feedback from the road, minimal bulk on the bar, and the lightest possible build. Ideal for criterium racers, climbers, and anyone who prizes a clean, close connection to the handlebar.

  • Maximum road feel and bar feedback
  • Lightest weight — ideal for race and weight-conscious builds
  • PU and microfiber constructions for race-grade grip
  • Best suited to smooth road surfaces and short to medium rides
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2.5 – 2.8 mm

Versatile. All-Day. The Sweet Spot.

Our widest range and our most popular. These tapes balance vibration damping with road feedback — enough cushion for a full day in the saddle, enough precision for spirited riding. From EVA cork to microfiber to raw EVA foam, there is a material and finish for every preference here.

  • The best balance of comfort and control
  • Wide material choice: cork, PU microfiber, EVA foam, gel
  • Suitable for road, sportive, and endurance riding
  • Compatible with all handlebar shapes and widths
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3.2 – 3.5 mm

Endurance. Gravel. Maximum Comfort.

Designed for rough roads, long distances, and all-terrain riding. The extra thickness absorbs handlebar vibration over hours, reducing fatigue on cobblestones, gravel, and rough tarmac. Our thickest tapes use dual-compound EVA and Ultra Gel2 technology — the same construction trusted by gravel racers and bikepacking riders.

  • Maximum vibration absorption and hand comfort
  • Dual-compound EVA and Ultra Gel2 construction
  • Ideal for gravel, cobbled classics, and multi-day riding
  • Full 2050mm length for complete bar coverage on wider drops
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