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donrhummy
06-29-07, 11:55 AM
From the Dauphine:

Carbon Rims: $4,000
Black Tape to plug a hole: Priceless

http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2007/tech/features/dauphine_libere_307/quiet_valve_stem.jpg

Cypress
06-29-07, 11:59 AM
LOL. I use electrical tape on mine.
El Diablo Rojo
06-29-07, 12:03 PM
I use gafers tape on mine...

Cypress where the hell did you find that vid?

Cypress
06-29-07, 12:07 PM
I use gafers tape on mine...

Cypress where the hell did you find that vid?


The GIF?

www.YTMND.com
FixdGearHead
06-29-07, 12:11 PM
The tape is dimpled to provide less air resistance. heh. ;)
timmhaan
06-29-07, 12:44 PM
i'm sure that's just a prototype for a new carbon wrapped hole cover thingy that will cost $450.
El Diablo Rojo
06-29-07, 01:08 PM
i'm sure that's just a prototype for a new carbon wrapped hole cover thingy that will cost $450.

Must have...carbon...wrapped..hole..cover thingy...must have....
skinnyone
06-29-07, 01:11 PM
Now I know what I need to do to get fast... (covers rims in black tape)
DocRay
06-29-07, 01:15 PM
start an electrical tape vs. duct tape thread.
El Diablo Rojo
06-29-07, 01:37 PM
On my DV's I have to have tape around the valve stem or it bangs against the rim and makes a very annoying clicking sound.
fly:yes/land:no
06-29-07, 01:40 PM
http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2006/apr06/wtc06/tech/track_worlds_bikes/MS010.jpg

woo!
skinnyone
06-29-07, 01:40 PM
start an electrical tape vs. duct tape thread.

Electrical tape hands down..