Yes, Velox is best, and comes in several sizes that shops often don't carry, including very narrow, several 'normal' sizes, and at least two very wide sizes. I use it on everything from pizza cutters, to BMX and ultra-wide downhill rims.
Plain old black electrical tape works great in a pinch (or while waiting to get to the shop, or for them to order Velox). Go around the rim 2-3 times. Easy to cut, comes off cleanly, light, readily available, and a multiple layer wrap is plenty durable. Also kind of neat because if it's too wide, it's thin and stretchy enough that you can use it without cutting it down, and it won't interfere with the tire beads seating.
Bill Roberts, Jacksonville, OR
-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org]On Behalf Of Chuck Schmidt Sent: Monday, October 17, 2005 12:33 AM To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: Re: [CR]A flat on todays ride - rim strip question -PX10Ewithclinchers - right name?
Kurt Sperry wrote:
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> I've used strapping tape with good results, when no rim tape is at hand...
My experience with strapping tape (clear tape with filiment running lengthwise) was not good. The spoke hole edges cut the filiment over time and when I tried to remove the tape it wouldn't come up cleanly. Left lots of the filiment stuck to the rim bed. A real mess.
Rubber rim strips deteriorate, rim rope was weird, Michelin plastic rim strips cracked at the spoke holes and cut the inner tube, strapping tape deteriorated... Velox is best.
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California
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