 How essential is rim tape under the rim strip ? |
 Aug 19 2008, 01:55 AM
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I just fitted a pair of maxxis Minion 2.35" tyres to DT Swiss 4.1 rims using rim strips made from Schwalbe 20" tubes.
I gave up at the first attempt as it was too tight, there was no way they were going to go on. I removed the cloth rim tape and tried again with proper tyre soap and got them both on with a bit of a struggle. I'm wondering now if I should have used a layer of PVC tape as a rim tape under the rim strip. Are the tubes going to bulge through the spoke holes and end up chaffing or bursting ? Does anyone else run with no protection between the rim strip and rim and get away with it ? I'll probably be running them at 40psi if that makes a difference. -------------------- I am a Mountain Biking God.
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Aug 20 2008, 08:52 AM
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The negligible weight and easy application of a double wrap of electrical (insulating tape) make it a no brainer for me. You will kick yourself pretty hard if your system fails due to this on a big ride. Just think of the rim strip bulging (and it will bulge) through all those sharp edged spoke holes...
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MilitantGraham How essential is rim tape under the rim strip ? Aug 19 2008, 01:55 AM
Tony F I don't think I'd fancy having nothing und... Aug 19 2008, 03:58 PM Doug Yes, a bit. Aug 19 2008, 04:55 PM todge I just use a bit of duct tape if the rims dont all... Aug 19 2008, 07:45 PM
MilitantGraham Yeah, I've been thinking of that since I fitte... Aug 20 2008, 11:51 PM bobosola I've also been thinking of the work involved i... Aug 21 2008, 02:32 PM |
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