Rim Tape
This is probably a dumb question, but here goes:
What grade of rim tape is recommended for rims. On my mt bike rims. they have the rubber stuff that does not stay in place, so I think that it is probably not too good. Anyhow. i'm buying new wheels for my road bike (Ultegra hubs with Mavic Open Sport) from Performance and nd they have three different grades of tape. They have the following: Velox $3.99 each Forte $3.50 for a pair Forte Rim Strips (I think this is what I have in the mt bike.) $1.99 a pair. Not trying to be tight with the funds, but I wonder if the Velox is worth it or not. Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
Velox goes on all of my rims (road).
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Velox. Never have problems with it.
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Balance the price of some good rim strip with the price of a tube. Cheap rim strip cost more in the long run.
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Originally Posted by NoRacer
Considering the longevity of rim tape, three bucks a roll isn't that bad (and saving a half a buck each for a Chinese knock-off isn't such a great savings). Regardless, the rubber rim strips suck, period. |
Velox all the way. The first blown tube makes the "savings" on the cheap stuff disappear.
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Originally Posted by supcom
Velox. Never have problems with it.
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Velox. There's a reason everybody uses it.
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Velox for me-
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Originally Posted by gholt
Velox $3.99 each
Forte $3.50 for a pair Forte Rim Strips (I think this is what I have in the mt bike.) $1.99 a pair. Not trying to be tight with the funds, but I wonder if the Velox is worth it or not. |
Velox lasts forever it seems a cut above the rest. Anytime lots of different people agree that one thing is the best there's usually a reason....but if you still feel real cheap you can wait until tape's on sale at nashbar for $1.49 per pair. I've had the nashbar on my commuter bike two years no issues.
...cheaper still electrical tape. |
Originally Posted by alicestrong
...cheaper still electrical tape.
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Originally Posted by operator
Yeah if you like nice long walks home when it fails.
Has this happened to you? I'm curious because I have a neighbor (old guy with alot of bikes for sale in the yard type) who swears that he's been using electrical tape in his rims for years without a problem. Seems hard to believe... |
Originally Posted by NoRacer
If it was to fail, it would have by now.
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Originally Posted by alicestrong
Has this happened to you? I'm curious because I have a neighbor (old guy with alot of bikes for sale in the yard type) who swears that he's been using electrical tape in his rims for years without a problem. Seems hard to believe...
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I know that medical tape is the best stuff to use to wrap blistered feet when backpacking...it really grips and sticks...stays put no matter what.
I wonder what makes the Velox so good? Anyone venture a guess? |
Originally Posted by alicestrong
I know that medical tape is the best stuff to use to wrap blistered feet when backpacking...it really grips and sticks...stays put no matter what.
I wonder what makes the Velox so good? Anyone venture a guess? |
I do not use rim tape!
Google: Veloplugs |
Originally Posted by zonatandem
I do not use rim tape!
Google: Veloplugs |
Velox isn't that adhesive, but generally it's fine for its application. What makes it nice is that the width is perfect for certain sizes of rims.. and the thickness leaves a little slot to each side of the strip, and the tire bead fits in there perfectly. With the little flap of rubber that goes past the bead on most tires, the risk of pinch flats is minimized because the enclosure for the tube is almost perfectly cylindrical (at least with 23mm wide tires). That was my experience, it'll probably differ for others.
A (more expensive) option are veloplugs, which are lightweight, reusable, and easier to install, provided they fit your rims. |
Originally Posted by Raiyn
Have you ever handled velox tape? It's a nice quality, fairly thick cloth tape that's proven itself for YEARS
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Originally Posted by alicestrong
I have a neighbor (old guy with alot of bikes for sale in the yard type) who swears that he's been using electrical tape in his rims for years without a problem. Seems hard to believe...
I had a blow out a week ago on my double wall rimed FUJI (Alex rim) The tape ruptured and the tube blew into the spoke nipple hole. What a pain that was to fix on the side of the road. |
OK I get the point. I guess being an accountant make one want to see the cost benefit of all thing before they buy. I'll get the velox.
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[echo]...velox...[/echo]
:lol: Velocity veloplugs also get pretty rave reviews too but they're not as easy to find as Velox rim tape which can be had just about anywhere. The veloplugs usually need to be ordered online or special ordered by your LBS. |
Originally Posted by caloso
Velox. There's a reason everybody uses it.
To gholt: I've used both the Velox and the Performance. Either works and last forever. DO NOT use the rim strips! If you do, you'll be buying the Velox eventually;) |
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