Originally Posted by
Doge
I'm not a cx guy, just getting into it as a dad who's kid wants too.
If tape is somehow superior, I want to know how/why. Otherwise, having glued singles, track and tandems 40 some years, I don't know why tape would be considered.
Someone can tell me.
From what i have read/been told, the tape can help in low pressure situations where the tire might not be as firmly pressed against the rim when it has high pressure. However, I have now done two races with lots of off camber turns and have had zero problems with my attempt at glue only. I run my front as low as 24 and my back as low as 27 and i weigh 155-160 lbs.