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[Closed] How to remove a bontrager rim strip?

 BigR
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I have a bust spoke on my wheels and need to remove the plastic bontrager tubeless rim strip without damaging it. Any ideas?


 
Posted : 22/10/2011 3:56 pm
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It's just an interference fit - screwdriver.


 
Posted : 22/10/2011 3:57 pm
 BigR
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Thanks for the quick reply, I take it that won't stop it working properly in the future?


 
Posted : 22/10/2011 4:07 pm
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Not if you do it carefully!

I found that getting a screw driver under and then using your finger to run around the rim edge is the best way.


 
Posted : 22/10/2011 6:16 pm
 BigR
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Ta for the advice, not easy to get off but levered it up through the valve hole and then ran a blunt knife round the edge.


 
Posted : 22/10/2011 6:24 pm
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I just removed one using an M8 threaded bolt (I borrowed the bolt which holds the saddle on). Screw it into the valve hole in the plastic rim strip a few turns then use the bolt to lift the strip..


 
Posted : 30/10/2011 11:40 pm