Re: [CR] Applying Cloth Rim Tape questions

(Example: Production Builders:Peugeot:PX-10LE)

Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 19:04:01 +0200
From: "M-gineering" <info@m-gineering.nl>
Cc: Classicrendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <JJEEKLDDELHGFDGDBELBCEJCHGAA.avitzur@013.net.il>
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Subject: Re: [CR] Applying Cloth Rim Tape questions


Amir Avitzur wrote:
> Before rubber rim tape came along, the British used cloth rim tape.
> It looked like a very thin and long bandage with a funny metal clip on one
> end.
>
> Silly question:
>
> How tight should I pull on the tape when applying it and how many loops to
> make with the left over?
> You should not use them with deep socketed rims
>
> When did these go out of fashion?

somewhere in the sixties?
>
> Amir
>
>
>
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-- mvg

Marten Gerritsen
Kiel Windeweer
Netherlands