[dwazzer]

I have got some new wheels, but they dont have any tape covering the tips of the spokes....:frown:

Is it necessary with ultra HD inner tubes, and will gaffa tape suffice for now?

Cheers, Dave.

 

[CTD]

i wouldn't use gaffer tape, i wouldn't want to be barreling into a corner with the thought in the back of my mind "is that gaffer tape going to stop the spokes wearing through my inner tube", only my thoughts

 

[dwazzer]

So you are saying it DOES need tape...?

 

[CTD]

yep deffo

 

[redbikejohn]

gafer tape will work for a while. i use it with mousses. but it does wear though in time. so best get a rim tape.

 

[dwazzer]

Right, will do then...Off to the isle of Man tmorrow so will go to Road & Track and get them to sort it.....I am not wrestling with the fookers while I am on holiday

 

[redbikejohn]

enjoy the island!

TT 2007

this was my trip the last time we were there.
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[Scuff]

Twice around the rim with gaffer tape is what i've always used.

Replaced every time i change the tyre or replace a patched tube.