Wheel question

The Northern Monkey
The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
edited January 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Have XT wheels which are tubeless ready, but I will be using tubes.

Do I still need rim tape?

I wouldn't have thought so as there are no spokes poking through, but I just wanted to check.

Taa.
Santa Cruz Butcher

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  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    No, as you've observed they've got a sealed spoke bed, so no tape required.
  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    Brill thanks, knew it may be a stupid/obvious question but needed to double check :D
    Santa Cruz Butcher
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    A friend still swears by a run of electrical tape as sometimes (he claims) the tube can 'stick' to the metal if it's been in a while and tear on removal.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Lagrange
    Lagrange Posts: 652
    Actually it is more likely to 'stick' to the electrical tape - esp if it is PVC. What happens is that the plasticisers migrate and 'melt'.
  • PashleyRider
    PashleyRider Posts: 180
    Thats why you should spinkle some talc/chalk dust on your inner tube to stop it sticking to the tyre/tape

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