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Your cart is empty.The purpose of rim tape is to protect the bicycle wheel’s inner tube from spoke holes, which will puncture the tube if exposed inside the rim. Faulty rim tape will cause recurring flats, so it’s something to look at when diagnosing the cause of flat tires. In addition, rim tape that’s too wide or thick will make tires more challenging -- and sometimes impossible -- to mount properly. If you have ever broken tire levers when attempting to mount a tire on a wheel, you know what we’re talking about! Here’s what you need to know about rim tape: Most bike racers and other performance-oriented riders prefer lighter-weight rim strips or tape, but it still needs to be durable enough to protect the inner tube. Rim strips need to be installed properly within the rim cavity to cover all the wheel’s interior spoke holes and sharp metal edges. Otherwise, these sharp edges will puncture the inner tube. Rim strips need to be the correct type and size to fit the rim snugly so it doesn’t slip when replacing a tube or mounting a tire. Otherwise, it could cause flats. Rim strips also needs to be the appropriate thickness to fit within your rim cavity and still allow space for the tire. If the rim strip is too thick and heavy, it might be impossible to mount a tire on the rim. (Cycle Plus brand is designed with this in mind!) If installed properly, rim strips often lasts for the wheel’s lifetime. But they will need to be replaced if it’s causing problems. If you experience a rapid series of flat tires or your tires are almost impossible to mount, consider whether the installation of your rim strip might be causing these issues. (Not completely level when installed) As always, the service staff at your local bike shop are available for assistance and advice on rim strips/tape and other technical issues.
Terri Mason
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
Needed new tubes to go with new tires purchased from Amazon! Fit perfect with the tires! Installed ourself!
david
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023
5 star
Baron Von Nobzez
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2021
Protects the tube from spoke punctures as they are supposed to. Great value for the money.
Bill
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2020
Just the right size and they are not cheap of paper thin .
CarlBakersfield
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2019
Fit my 700c rim well
fred414141
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2019
these new rim strips are part of the project of putting my 1985 Trek 750 back on the road. After sitting in the corner gathering dust for ten years, I'm gonna make it roadworthy again. this was the best deal I found online for these parts. thanks!
Yeison
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2019
Great Product Fast shipping
Gregory Jacobs
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019
Works fantastic covers the inside rim perfectly.
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