Yey or nay?

https://veloplug.com/

Yea. At least give it a try to see how well it works.

they work good but i use Rox Ultralight tape wich weighs less. if thats whst u are going for.

Velox.

Never heard of them before. Look pretty cool. I would give them a try. Let us know how they work out if you get them.

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There in all my wheels, A++++

By null at 2009-07-05

yay

I use them. Very light weight specially if you have a low spoke count. Disadvantage is when changing tires/tubes, make sure they don't fall out. I popped a new tube coz one fell out.

This is why I use rim tape. I would rather have my wheels weigh 10g more than change two flats in a row

I use them. Just have to make sure to get the right size.

Sounds good in theory, but I've read enough reports of them slipping out of place to keep me using Velox.

I don't sell many and while some people use them - many have tried and gone back to tape. Getting the right size is crucial. I don't have much of an opinion either way. They look nice when I take wheels to shows, but I don't personally ride on them.

I like the clean look and they look like they'd stay put when installing a tube.
Plus, once that tube is at 100PSI +, it has to make an awesome seal.

I tried some in my Velocity rims, and my bike had a flat tire by the end of the day, just hanging up. My thoroughly-kneejerk reaction was OK, those are coming back out.

If you want something lightweight that stays put, you could also consider Stan's Yellow Tape. I use two wraps on the road bike, considering the extra tire pressure involved, and I believe that's what NoTubes is using in their road wheelsets too. Two wraps will be around 10-12 grams per wheelset.

By null at 2009-07-05

Red Veloplugs work like a charm with Reynolds wheels. They're a very tight fit and haven't popped out on their own nor have they caused a tube to blow. Veloplugs are "plug and forget."

I'm not going back to tape. I'm set with Veloplugs.

As long as you get the right size, they're great. If you have internal spoke nipples, they're far superior to rim tape, as truing the wheel only requires you to pop a few out rather than rip off the tape.

I use Rox ultralight rim tape specifically because Veloplugs do not work good with my particular rims. Neither the red nor yellow plugs fit DT Swiss rims tightly enough to be reliably secure.

Wish they did, 'cuz sure seems more convenient than rim tape.

I have never heard a single person say that their Velox rim tape failed.

$3.95,

15 grams,

Never losing a plug on the side of the road, or having a spoke related flat, priceless.

I've got enough to worry about. Sticking with tape.

They work well for me.

I like to live dangerously.

Is that the little red and yellow things I see along the road?

Thanks all. I'll give them a shot depending on what wheel I settle on.