Another Celeste Question
 

Hi, I have ordered 3 sets of Cinelli Tape, and none of it comes close to the colors on the monitor, granted the monitors are often hard to calibrate and not always true to the color of the item but every one of them has had a very blue cast.
Anyone know who might still have the lighter one.....paying to send back is getting
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tiresome.

Sorry man, got nuthin but this. :twitchy:

"he was looking for something called Celeste when he went utterly and completely mad almost instantaneously"

Meaning?

How about washing, scrubbing, sun bleaching?, again :twitchy:

Sorry, just thinking how these "Celeste" discussions go, especially lately. Seems to be a black/celeste hole no matter what. ;)

I am not asking for recommendations on "what color should I paint my frame" but for a source of lighter tape....
And hoping for a source that others have used etc.
Best, Ben

[MENTION=367427]xiaoman1[/MENTION]

Again, sorry Ben and I understand that, I have seen the tape at bike shops that no two sets were the same. I think you're at the mercy of production run, warehouse where it sat and any other factor that could affect it. Seems like any celeste discussion, be it paint, powder coat, cable housing or bar tape never ends well. I have seen other brands and may have some that is not that blue but may still not be in the ballpark or very good quality either. I have picked other versions up for this very reason, I have 2 frames and an 80 SC complete and have always known this to be a fools errand. I will probably go with black when I get there. I would be looking at other brands, in person on a shop tour with fingers crossed.

I'm in the same boat Ben. I ordered Jagwire's Pro level version of bar tape and its darker than the frame. My feeling is that the frame paint has lightened in the sun enough so that I'll never match it.

Don't order the Jagwire Celeste. You'll be disappointed in the color.

Thanks to all, just looking for less blue......save the bandwidth...no further comments necessary.
Best, Ben

Too late. The cinelli cork tape from this site shows their celeste color closerbto the one you're looking for.

xiaoman1

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Closed per OP request.