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Anyone used insulation tape instead of rim tape, or some other household tape? I want/need to have a ride tonight but I'm rim tape less and can't get to the shops.


 
Posted : 30/05/2012 2:34 pm
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electrical tape is the weight weenie solution. It should work but I have never tried it as I work in a shop so I am never short of rim tape.


 
Posted : 30/05/2012 2:39 pm
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leccy tape stretches so it'll be ok at low pressures for a while, but not for long.


 
Posted : 30/05/2012 2:40 pm
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Used insulation tape numerous times, usually go round twice, no problems so far.


 
Posted : 30/05/2012 2:40 pm
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Insulation tape in my road wheels.

Done a couple of thousand miles on them and I continue to not die.


 
Posted : 30/05/2012 2:41 pm
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Bandage tape is good for a temp fix, I find insulation tape gets cut by the spoke holes in your rims after a while.


 
Posted : 30/05/2012 2:41 pm
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I used it for years in a couple of rims, just 2 layers.


 
Posted : 30/05/2012 2:43 pm
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have used both many times. Electrical tape is fine providing you don't stretch it during application.

green/yellow earth tape looks ghetto but the black tape is much faster


 
Posted : 30/05/2012 2:44 pm
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OK ta. I'm reassured enough to get on and do it.


 
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green/yellow earth tape looks ghetto but the black tape is much faster

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Posted : 30/05/2012 2:45 pm
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I even have it on a couple of wheels running tubeless! No issues. And dirt cheap!


 
Posted : 30/05/2012 3:11 pm