Michael Allison wrote:
> Bill, I used the Tufo tape on a set of period incorrect carbon wheels.
> The tape is fantastic. Much better than the period correct Jantex rim
> tape. BUT having said that, there are many problems. If you get a flat
> on the road, you'll need Mavic neutral support, because you're not going
> to get the tire off. And if you do, it's practically unusable. If you
> try to remove the Tufo tape, the tire base tape will also come off. The
> stuff is so tacky, there is minimal hope of using it on the open
> road-your buddies will be long gone.
This summer, I had my first flat on a wheel using the Tufo "Extreme" tape. I was able to remove the tire (Hutchinson Tempo2) with base tape intact by sliding a thin wrench between the tire and the Tufo tape and working it around the wheel.
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John (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA