Questions tagged [rim-tape]
Rim tape separates an inner tube from the spoke holes in a wheel's rim, protecting the tube from punctures on that side. Rim tape uses an adhesive to hold it onto the inner well (not the continuous flanges of the rim--rather, the intervening flat section with the drilled holes) of the rim. (If the material used does not have an adhesive, call it "rim strip.") Rim tape is available in a variety of materials, diameters, and widths for different-sized wheels.
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Do I need new rim tape after replacing spoke + nipple?
A spoke broke at/inside the nipple on my rear wheel (Rohloff hub with a VIPER19 622×19C rim) so I need to replace it. I figured out the spokes and nipples to buy, but what I'm not clear about is if I ...
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can I run a tube setup on a tubeless rim without rim tape?
I have a DT Swiss EX 511 Disc Rim, where I assembled the hub myself.
Its documentation says I can use it tubless/ with a tube set up.
I want to use it with a tube.
Do I need to get a rim tape and run ...
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Spoke nipples sticking out
Is this normal for the spoke nipples to stick out this much ? Even after installing rim tape I can literally feel them, wouldn't it press/pinch into the tube when riding a bike ?
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Caffélatex Tubeless Rim Strips w/ Stan's Tire Sealant
The manufacturer (Effetto Mariposa) is telling me that if I run their Caffelatex tubeless rim strips with the regular white Stan's tire sealant, that after 1-2 years the strips will be damaged by the ...
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Rim tap moving around
Why does my rim tape always move my tire tube inside the tire and put a hole in it were the needle comes out of the little hole what do I do to fix it from moving
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Is it normal for spokes to poke through the rim this much?
I was fixing a flat on a newish bike and noticed these bumps from the spokes around the inside of the rim. The rim tape is reassuring and I assume it's all fine, but I don't really know what is ...
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What DT Swiss Valve and Tubeless Tape fit DT Swiss Wheels 2291335 and 2569868?
I recently bought the Endurace CF SL 7 eTAP bike and it came with DT Swiss wheels.
DT Swiss front wheel 2291335
DT Swiss rear wheel 2569868
What DT Swiss valve would I use for my front and rear wheels?...
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Removing looped rim tape (rim strip) for reuse
I've read you can reuse rim tape if it's still in good condition. I would like to do that because I'm rebuilding a bike right now and don't have any on hand.
My old rear wheel has rim tape installed ...
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Alternatives to rim tape
After repeated punctures, I concluded that the rim tape needs replacing. I'm travelling in remote Yucatán, Amazon charges too much and takes too long to ship this basic item.
What are alternatives? ...
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Gluing rim—rim-strip—inner-tube—tire junctions
When braking (with any kind of brakes) the tire is subjected to friction against the road. If by mistake a clincher tire has grease all around the two bead sides, it could potentially spin while the ...
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Is Tesa packing tape the same as some tubeless tapes?
I've seen Tesa 4289 packing tape marketed as an equivalent to cycling tubeless tape. It looks very similar, to me, to some cycle-branded tapes. Some report that it is the same as tubeless tape such as ...
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Rim tape size for 17mm rims(internal)
Just a short question is 18mm enough to cover the rim entirely or do I need a bigger size like 21/23mm?
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Carbon rim white after applying Gorilla super gel glue - cause for concern?
Rode over a big nail the other day which not only went through the (tubeless) tyre, but also made a significant hole in the rim.
Before retaping the rum, I applied Gorilla super gel glue yesterday to ...
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Tubeless Ready Tyres + Rim Strips?
Are Rim Strip loops eg. Schwalbe High Pressure Tape Singles compatible with tubeless ready tyres and are there any caveats or tricks?
I installed some strips that were 1mm narrower than what my wheel ...
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Rim tape blows out in the same spot
The rim tape on the rear wheel has blown out a couple of times in the same spot. Luckily, while parked. Is there an issue with the rim that needs to be fixed? What can be done to avoid the problem ...
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