Wide, Very Thin Rim Tape

vecfluxx

I need some rim tape for my Pacenti SL23's and archetypes, it must be as thin as this specialized rim tape:

http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Specia ... wwodKqYAGQ

And 18+ mm wide, any ideas?

I've tried Velox cloth and its far too thick, I wont get tyres on the SL23 with it on.

ugo.santalucia

For the Pacenti it would be best to use a tubeless tape, like Stans 21 mm (it stretches and fits nicely). For Archetype I normally use Vittoria tape 18 mm or the cheaper Lifeline for 700c wide rims... 2 quid at Wiggle...

2oldnslow

As Ugo says. Stans tape on my Pacenti rims works a treat with Hutchinson Sector 28's bit of a tight fit but running tubeless that's a positive. Aired up no problem and with sealant in pressure holds up remarkably well.

cycleclinic

Velox tape and tight gator skins go on with no problems on SL23 rims. I have tried! If you are having tyre fitting problems try chasing the tyre round the rim and gather up a bit of slack were it is tight. I know thin tape helps but fitting tyres with velox tape is still fine/easy on the SL23 rim. It takes practice or ask your LBS to show you the tricks, a good one will show you for free and then practice. If you have a hand injury then thin tape is best.