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[Closed] rim tape, valve hole Q

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so what do you call the little plastic sleeve that probably comes with the rim tape and is a liner for the valve hole ? and where can I get a couple (presta size) ?

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Posted : 04/03/2010 10:43 pm
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They come with the rim, not the rim tape, usually in some mavic rims.
I'd call them gromits I guess


 
Posted : 04/03/2010 10:45 pm
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Grommits is indeed the correct term


 
Posted : 04/03/2010 10:46 pm
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aha, it is a mavic rim, and the grommet is knackered - any idea where I would get a few - wheel builder, Merlin ?

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Posted : 04/03/2010 10:46 pm
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one of those awkward things that's worthless, but not common. Might be worth asking an lbs if they've got any kicking around, or just don't bother with it!


 
Posted : 04/03/2010 10:48 pm
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goldenwonder - so I guess it serves no real purpose then ? can I just take it out - I suppose it maybe holds the valve central, but once the little tightening ring is done up it's maybe not required ?


 
Posted : 04/03/2010 10:50 pm
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so can I just take the broken one out and do without ? thanks


 
Posted : 05/03/2010 10:00 am