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gorilla tape ok as rim tape @120psi?

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  • 15-07-2016 1:00am
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    kumate_champ07
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    I presume gorilla tape is fine as rim tape, Ive used it for different jobs and think I understand its physical properties. has anyone else used it as rim tape? Im testing it out tomorrow, 110-120psi for rear

    if it fails the wheel will go flat instantly, so want to double check its ok to use


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    easygoing39
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    Will work no problem.I've also used electrical tape,2 layers,with no problems in the past.


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    kumate_champ07
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    just an update, its working fine


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    Wishbone Ash
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    easygoing39 wrote: »
    ....I've also used electrical tape....
    That reminds me of my childhood when money was scarce. We'd use it as bar tape also!


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    kumate_champ07
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    old tubes work great as bartape!


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    Idleater
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    easygoing39 wrote: »
    Will work no problem.I've also used electrical tape,2 layers,with no problems in the past.

    I tried electrical tape when stuck and it did survive long (French ) mountain descents. Glue heated and tape shifted to burst tube on eyelets.


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    JBokeh
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    I've used gorilla tape on a hillbilly tubeless conversion, it is still going strong. Electrical tape tends to not stick too well unless you put a bit of stretch in it first, and even then it is touch and go


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    kumate_champ07
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    puncture today(right before a race!), the tape slipped on its adhesive, probably the warm weather made it soft. (no brakes so that wasnt the cause)
    it moved enough to make one of the spoke holes too close to the edge, it was a latex tube.
    Ill stick to rim tape in future unless its a diy emergency


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    Idleater
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    "I told you so". ^^

    Fwiw, I now use Stans tape. It's light, strong and hasn't budged for me, including Pyrenees descents in 35 degrees. Also using latex tubes.


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