RE: Tubular tape. Since TUFO is so proud of their tape, has anyone ever tried some "generic/everyday" (read: cheaper) double-sided alternatives? I was specifically thinking about Gorilla Tape, having come across a narrow width offering online whilst looking for something else yesterday. I do like how their glue fixes my chairs, but I've never picked up a roll of their tape. Too sticky - like FasTack, or not enough?
Just call me a Darwin Award candidate. Jim Carter Bham, AL
________________________________ From: verktyg <verktyg@aol.com> To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org; verktyg@aol.com Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 6:04:27 AM Subject: [CR] Looking for tubular rim cement that stays tacky
I'm looking for some tubular rim cement that remains tacky enough to change tires on the road and not have to worry about the tire coming off.
I used to use Pastali back in the 70s and 80s. I could change a recently mounted tire and Pastali was usually tacky enough that I didn't have to re-glue it.
Earlier this year I pulled about 4 old tires off that I'd glued with Pastali in the late 70s. It was still soft and almost tacky plus held very well after 30 years!
I've tried Vitoria, Continental and the new Pastali which is not the same as the old stuff.
It seems that current rim cements are not designed to remain sticky once a tire is removed and require re-gluing which isn't convenient on the road.
Any recommendations?
Chas. Colerich
Oakland, CA USA