04-13-2011, 07:06 AM
Rim tape stops the innertube expanding into the spoke holes. Without it you more than likely will get a puncture from the top of a spoke besides the holes having rough edges as well.
Rim tape, as Bill says can come in a rubber (plastic) material as well as a thick cloth.
I have used electricians tape before today but wrapped it round twice.
Some special rims don't require tape as they don't have spoke holes. (The spokes fit differently.)
Rim tape, as Bill says can come in a rubber (plastic) material as well as a thick cloth.
I have used electricians tape before today but wrapped it round twice.
Some special rims don't require tape as they don't have spoke holes. (The spokes fit differently.)
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