Originally Posted by
oldnslow2
Just got my Zipp 303 back from the hub recall and it looks like i can not reuse the original rim tape.
Should I buy new Zipp tape or use whatever the LBS has in stock?
Use two wraps of 1 mil Kapton tape. 19mm/.75" for wide rims, 16mm/.675" for classic.
It's the thinnest tape which makes the difference between cussing at tools on tight rims and hand mounting. .0054" for two wraps versus .020" for Velox, .018" for Zipp, .0132" for two wraps of Scotch 898, and .011" for two wraps of Stans.
It has weak adhesive for easy removal.
It's lightest.
It's least expensive - under $0.50 a wheel when you get two 36 yard rolls for $7.50 shipped, still $1.13 for one $9 roll from Amazon.
Several bike companies sell shorter rolls for tubeless conversion with higher price tags.