Velo plugs!
07-05-09, 05:38 PM
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Velo plugs!
Ha! Shaved another 32 grams off my wheels!
I can only imagine how much faster I’ll be!
I can only imagine how much faster I’ll be!
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07-05-09, 05:43 PM
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07-05-09, 05:52 PM
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not a fan of velo plugs. ran them two years ago and the air seemed to leak out of the tubes after a couple days. i get the velox rim strips and suddenly my tubes kept air.
07-05-09, 06:01 PM
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I've been using Velo Plugs since my ROX rim strip deteriorated and ate a couple tubes (a couple of years ago). They are definitely the WW way to go.
07-05-09, 06:51 PM
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I just measured my rims before and after adding velox rim tape. Only 8g and well it seems to get more love then these plugs.
07-05-09, 06:59 PM
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always a fan of your threads. I am curious how they will work for you. Let us know if they cause any problems.
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07-05-09, 10:02 PM
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they are rolfs that are right on the upper limit of the yellows, and the veloplugs werent as secure as id like.
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07-06-09, 12:16 AM
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having already purchased the plugs, i too used electrical tape. it works just fine, but id prefer a better fit.
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nope. i have considered them but never tried them. velox is 14g a wheel. didnt think the couple of grams was worth it in case they did cause some problems.
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