Rim Tape size

janzajac
janzajac Posts: 15
edited April 2014 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi, I just wanted to find out what rim tapes would be suitable for my wheel.

Alex DM 24.

The original rim tape is 16mm, and fits perfectly but, could I use a 19mm one instead (having trouble to find 16mm)?

Comments

  • TJ20862
    TJ20862 Posts: 78
    Yer they will fit internal rim size is 24mm
    http://www.bikenew.cl/tienda/media/cata ... e_1_25.JPG
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Which is not the thickness of the well the rim tape fits into, so internal width is irrelevant, measure the width of the well, you can get away with rim tape upto about 2mm wider than the well.
    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.