Headshot Posted April 22, 2014 Share I have been experimenting with different rim strip on a set of No Tubes Olympics in 26"size which I will use as my lightweight XC wheels. I found silicon self fusing tape at BW for under R60 and gave it a go. It stretches to thinner than its actual width of 25mm or so and is easy to fit on narrow rims (19mm) and fuses to itself very tightly. Initially I had my doubts because of air loss but discovered that the tyre sidewall was at fault (rubbish Bontrager tubeless ready tyre. The thickness of the tape could cause problems in certain cases and it remains to be seen if its durable enough... More tests to follow. Dan Dob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 22, 2014 Share I have been experimenting with different rim strip on a set of No Tubes Olympics in 26"size which I will use as my lightweight XC wheels. I found silicon self fusing tape at BW for under R60 and gave it a go. It stretches to thinner than its actual width of 25mm or so and is easy to fit on narrow rims (19mm) and fuses to itself very tightly. Initially I had my doubts because of air loss but discovered that the tyre sidewall was at fault (rubbish Bontrager tubeless ready tyre. The thickness of the tape could cause problems in certain cases and it remains to be seen if its durable enough... More tests to follow. I love that stuff. adheres to itself when stretched (heat activated, through stretching) and it GRIPS. Just gotta be sure that the surface you want it to adhere to is sparkly clean... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beesrib Posted April 22, 2014 Share how about insulation tape? is it worth taking the chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycho Posted April 22, 2014 Share I use PVC tape from Waltons... 2 layers cos its thin, and less failures than stan's so far! (Some over a year old now!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted April 22, 2014 Share I use duct tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted April 22, 2014 Share you can also try Gorilla tape. got mine from the local caravan store Cara-Camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted April 22, 2014 Share I love that stuff. adheres to itself when stretched (heat activated, through stretching) and it GRIPS. Just gotta be sure that the surface you want it to adhere to is sparkly clean... Ya, smells nice too and comes in great colours, and best of all, no horrid adhesive residue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted April 22, 2014 Share For 26 inch cut a 24 inch tube down the center, (butterfly it so to speak), use that as your tape and valve. Once the tire is inflated cut the excess tube off with a Stanley knife. For 29er use a 26 inch tube. Easy cheap and no k@k with valves. Tube and valve cost R50 per wheel. Headshot, martinsnyman and igknot 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieterg Posted April 22, 2014 Share Picture of Silicon tape please ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinsnyman Posted April 22, 2014 Share I have been experimenting with different rim strip on a set of No Tubes Olympics in 26"size which I will use as my lightweight XC wheels. I found silicon self fusing tape at BW for under R60 and gave it a go. It stretches to thinner than its actual width of 25mm or so and is easy to fit on narrow rims (19mm) and fuses to itself very tightly. Initially I had my doubts because of air loss but discovered that the tyre sidewall was at fault (rubbish Bontrager tubeless ready tyre. The thickness of the tape could cause problems in certain cases and it remains to be seen if its durable enough... More tests to follow.Works like a charm initially - but deteriarates with the use of sealant. I have tried various methods and products, number one is proper rim tape - number two is a bmx inner tube cutto a rim strip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azza Posted April 22, 2014 Share For 26 inch cut a 24 inch tube down the center, (butterfly it so to speak), use that as your tape and valve. Once the tire is inflated cut the excess tube off with a Stanley knife. For 29er use a 26 inch tube. Easy cheap and no k@k with valves. Tube and valve cost R50 per wheel. You dont get 24 inch tubes with presta valves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted April 22, 2014 Share You dont get 24 inch tubes with presta valves. I always found them for my 26er http://www.amazon.com/Q-Tubes-32mm-PRESTA-Valve-ETRTO/dp/B001CNE7HG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 22, 2014 Share You dont get 24 inch tubes with presta valves. buy a presta valved tube, cut out the valve. Use electrical tape to line the rim, make a small hole in teh tape for the valve. Insert valve in hole, with contact adhesive around base of valve to make a good seal between the valve and electrical tape. attach retention nut to valve stem, screw on tight. Bob's your mother's brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted April 22, 2014 Share or order from evans http://www.evanscycles.com/products/bontrager/standard-24-x-1-inner-tube-presta-valve-ec037895 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted April 22, 2014 Share 20" inner tubes work better for a 26'er Ghetto conversion. Also used duct tape successfully. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted April 22, 2014 Share Works like a charm initially - but deteriarates with the use of sealant. I have tried various methods and products, number one is proper rim tape - number two is a bmx inner tube cutto a rim strip. Aaah no - I'll monitor mine and see how it goes. I am using Cafe Latex so no ammonia may help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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