Rim Tape
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Usually the manufacturers state a preferred size on their websites. Mavic do for their rims too. e.g. Open Pro supposed to be 16mm. Velox works fine a size smaller though
In fact other sizes will do as long as they cover the holes, eyelets etc. without being too bulky. It probably doesn't matter if it is a bit too big except it may make it more difficult to get the tyres on and off.I\'m sure I had one of those here somewhere0 -
I run mostly tubies but I hear that velo plugs not rim tape is the way to go now.
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Now that sounds like a good idea - just did a search and although they are more expensive than rim tape if they work ok, even a small amount of weight saved there will make a difference.
BTW - cloth rim tapes like Velox are much better than plastic ones IMO as the plastic sort can lead to problems with tubes bursting especially if very light or latex.I\'m sure I had one of those here somewhere0 -
I also know people who use cork plugs, which takes a bit of work .
Velo plugs sound pretty easy.
Dennis Noward0 -
Yes. Fabric rim tape does the trick for me every time. I've usually only seen it in two widths. MTB & Road. Not sure about plugs as never used them. Nobody in my club uses them either. I suspect it's the extra weight!
Celeste is best
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Bianchi Boy wrote:Yes. Fabric rim tape does the trick for me every time. I've usually only seen it in two widths. MTB & Road. Not sure about plugs as never used them. Nobody in my club uses them either. I suspect it's the extra weight!
32 veloplugs weigh just over 5 grams-- Dirk Hofman Motorhomes --0 -
phil s wrote:
32 veloplugs weigh just over 5 grams
If 5 grams is true it couldn't be the extra weight. Even the weight weenies can't come up
with an arument against 5 grams.
Dennis Noward0 -
dennisn wrote:If 5 grams is true it couldn't be the extra weight. Even the weight weenies can't come up with an arument against 5 grams.
Personally I'm not a big fan of Velox - it's rather thick and so makes mounting and removing tyres harder. hence I normally use Conti Supersonic tape, which works in a similar way with an adhesive backing, but is noticeably thinner (apart from on the MTB of course where I run tubeless!)0