Re: [CR] sew-up rim tape: Safe?

(Example: Framebuilders:Richard Moon)

Date: Thu, 06 Jul 2006 10:04:25 -0500
From: "John Thompson" <JohnThompson@new.rr.com>
Organization: The Crimson Permanent Assurance
To: Bob Hanson <theonetrueBob@webtv.net>
Subject: Re: [CR] sew-up rim tape: Safe?
References: <8333-44ACBBB8-7704@storefull-3274.bay.webtv.net>
In-Reply-To: <8333-44ACBBB8-7704@storefull-3274.bay.webtv.net>
cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

Bob Hanson wrote:
> I have heard that recently rim tapes (eg: TUFO's tubular tire
> gluing tape) have re-entered the marketplace. I seem to have missed
> something during my past few decades of clincher tire riding. It seems
> that this has become (again) a viable alternative - despite our
> ravenously litigious society.
>
> So, is this stuff really a decent alternative to slopping on the ol'
> glue? Appreciate anyone's personal opinions, or actual experiences
> using these products. And also your recommendations either for or
> against. And, bear in mind that I am now a non-competitive, regrettably
> slower, and inevitably older, recreational rider... who nevertheless
> misses riding on tubular tires, and especially the convenience of just
> taping them on.

The Tufo tape IMHO is far superior to the old rim tapes. I started using it last year and doubt that I'll go back to using glue. Mounting a tire with the Tufo tape is quick, easy, and clean!

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-John Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA