Bad new rim tape...
01-22-02, 03:11 PM
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Bad new rim tape...
More than once recently I've seen rim tape that's made more of thin plastic sheeting than the standard cloth tape. This newer "tape" has small hemispherical depressions over the nipple holes in the rim. It lifts off of the rim easily, but it also causes serious problems: flats. I don't know how many flats I've seen caused by the tube expanding into the little depressions and having its surface overstretched.
I've seen this tape on more than one road wheel with a Ritchey hub. Specialized had its name imprinted on the tape in at least one case, but I've seen just plain yellow rim tape of this type.
What is going on with this stuff? Is it lighter than standard cloth tape or something? I don't understand why this tape would be put on bikes deliberately. Every time I see this I recommend the rider buy the standard cloth tape.
Anyone else see this?
I've seen this tape on more than one road wheel with a Ritchey hub. Specialized had its name imprinted on the tape in at least one case, but I've seen just plain yellow rim tape of this type.
What is going on with this stuff? Is it lighter than standard cloth tape or something? I don't understand why this tape would be put on bikes deliberately. Every time I see this I recommend the rider buy the standard cloth tape.
Anyone else see this?
01-23-02, 02:25 AM
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Oh Yeah!! Velox rules!
Ride REAL tape
Pat
Ride REAL tape
Pat
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Yeah, I've seen it too! Mostly on wheels that come on bikes. Michelin makes it and other companies too! Michelin is the only one that comes to mind. I've seen light blue, yellow and white. I also suggest replacing them with cloth tape.
Velox has been a favorite for years, just started using some from Zefal that seems identical. I've seen some cloth tape in Red, I can't remember who made it, but supposibly lighter that Velox.
I guess the switch is due to economies, I'm sure those plastic ones are cheap, cheap, cheap! I'm sure they'll claim it's to reduce rotational weight, but I'll sacrifice the difference in weight for the durability of cloth tape.
L8R
Velox has been a favorite for years, just started using some from Zefal that seems identical. I've seen some cloth tape in Red, I can't remember who made it, but supposibly lighter that Velox.
I guess the switch is due to economies, I'm sure those plastic ones are cheap, cheap, cheap! I'm sure they'll claim it's to reduce rotational weight, but I'll sacrifice the difference in weight for the durability of cloth tape.
L8R
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Originally posted by pat5319
Oh Yeah!! Velox rules!
Ride REAL tape
Oh Yeah!! Velox rules!
Ride REAL tape
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
