proper 'red' bar tape

[TTer]

Can anyone recommend a brand of bar tape that is actually proper primary red? All the cork tapes in my LBS are classed as 'red' but are more of a pinky red. I want something that's primary red, ideally padded, though maybe not cork tape if it includes visible pieces of cork. None slippy would be a bonus (but none cork)

Any suggestions?

[ceeberjeebers]

Stella Azzura eleganza and standard soft tapes come in very nice primary colors, reds are reds, and greens are greens, no pastels.

They are also very comfortable.

[PiledHigher]

Note that orangey reds may be better as they drift to a more red color as they get dirty!!

[dhk]

As a minor gesture of homage to the cycling gods, I believe Cinelli cork bar tape, regardless of color. After all, it's what you touch when you ride the bike. And they do make a red.

Dan

[jgatts]

Originally posted by dhk
As a minor gesture of homage to the cycling gods, I believe Cinelli cork bar tape, regardless of color. After all, it's what you touch when you ride the bike. And they do make a red.

Dan

I also pay homage to the cycling gods by using Cinelli tape, but the red stuff I bought turned pinkish when I stretched it around my bars. Fortunately, I'm secure in my manhood.

--Josh