Sounds to me like Bike Ribbon. Formerly made by Ambrosio, currently it's own brand. It come is a variety of colors, is easy to stretch/apply, feels nice to the touch (subjective), is easy to clean and easy to come by. I think it looks great on late 70's-late 80's bikes...but might be a bit "bulky" on earlier bikes. It's "neater" than cork tape, in my opinion, and has is less dull looking.
Matthew Bowne
Brooklyn, New York
> Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:52:53 -0800
> From: ajft1942@yahoo.com
> To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: [CR] Vintage Handlebar Tape
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> All,
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> I frequently see pictures of "on topic" bikes on ebay that are using a type of handlebar tape that appears to be plastic (it looks shiny in the pictures), but also looks to be cushioned, and is perforated. Can anyone advise what brand this is, and more importantly, is it still available?
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> Many thanks
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> Tony Taylor
> Manchester NH