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Velox Rim Strip

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Review by gfparsons

Reviewed 9/26/2023
by gfparsons
Santa Fe
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Solved Issues with Tubeless Ready Rims

Issues with Cannondale Hologram 35 mm deep tubeless ready rims included thin rim tape failure, resulting in spoke flats on a 100 degree day in Bike Across Kansas. Replaced with "snap fit" coated synthetic fabric tape that held up well until rain and a twist created a brittle sharp edge, and presto another "interior" flat. Velox goes on easy, not under tension and fits well in the 19mm wide, 35 mm deep Cannondale rims. It's a soft cotton fabric that looks to be durable and gentle on the tube.

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Review by DAVE

Reviewed 7/25/2024
by DAVE
Cycling Enthusiast
Near Austin, TX
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REPLACEMENT RIM STRIP

I began having flats on the rim side of the tubes. I chose the 16mm canvas fabric tape to fully cover the rim for the road rims rather than the recommended 10mm and believe the larger size to be superior. Problem solved, - no hitch, no problem. No need, in my opinion, to use the plastic tape.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 10/3/2024
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Brick, N.J.
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not tacky enough

Didn't work for me it was not as tacky as it should have been but when the time comes I will tray again

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Review by Ranger

Reviewed 7/18/2024
by Ranger
Cycling Enthusiast
Near Austin, TX
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REPLACEMENT RIM STRIP

used for road rims. The 16m fit perfectly with no interior rim showing. Working well. These are the canvas type fabric type and no need for the plastic ones.

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Review by acmcguir

Reviewed 8/28/2020
by acmcguir
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, OR
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
timeless quality

Nothing has ever replaced this basic rim tape. Plastic rim tape tends to shift exposing the edges of spoke holes causing flats. That is not to say this tape doesn't at times shift, but not like others. Had one actually shift, but easy enough to shift back unlike plastic tape.

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Review by Geronimo

Reviewed 4/7/2022
by Geronimo
Daily Commuter
Radnor, PA
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6 of 12 customers found this review helpful.
Rim Tape to stop them leaky tires

Have had an ongoing problem with tires losing air. Since installing the Velox rim strip, I haven't had a problem losing air pressure at all. Was easy to install - the stickum on one side really held it in place. Only negative is that it's made in France. Geronimo is not a big fan of them snooty french...

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Review by DiabloRider

Reviewed 6/15/2017
by DiabloRider
Cycling Enthusiast
Diablo, CA
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Great rim tape

I really like this Velox tape, it has adhesive that keeps it in place, which I rely on.

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Review by BicycleKitty

Reviewed 10/29/2021
by BicycleKitty
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, OR
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Classic rim tape!

I've been a cyclist for a few decades now and have always used the Velox rim tape. I like how nicely it goes on and how the adhesive sticks for a good long time. The best feature is how pale it is, when I replace a tube it's easy to check for pinches because of the white background the Velox provides.

Happy riding!

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Review by Dirty-D

Reviewed 1/3/2017
by Dirty-D
Cycling Enthusiast
san antonio, tx
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6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
bulletproof!

not the lightest, but if you are having problems with your tubes flatting from the inside of your wheels (not tire punctures but ribbing expanding into spoke holes).

This stuff will fix it!

I keep extra rolls of it in in lots of sizes because it is so handy, after a few years of riding a new wheelset, you will need this stuff.

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Review by Jayhawker

Reviewed 1/2/2017
by Jayhawker
Lenexa, Ks
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Tape

Very easy to Use and Helps a Lot from Having Flats. Change Every Year for preventing Flats.

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Review by SVBiker

Reviewed 8/23/2021
by SVBiker
Cycling Enthusiast
So Cal
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Just right!

I am still learning the intricacies of taking care of rims and ensuring I have good tape, tubes, and tires for the best rides and safety. This product was the perfect length and easy for me as a wannabe garage mechanic to install. It was just what I needed and is working well. I recommend using it.

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Review by squirtdad

Reviewed 8/2/2021
by squirtdad
Daily Commuter
San Jose Ca
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
The only choice for tubed tire rim tape

Velox rim tape works. That simple and great. Easy to put on, Prevents all the issues that rim tape for tube tire setups is supposed to prevent. I have tried others, including other cloth brands. This is the best.

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Review by JfromPO

Reviewed 3/10/2015
by JfromPO
Cycling Enthusiast
Oregon
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0 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
top notch

lighter than rubber and (I know what your thinking) even wrenched duct tape in a high velocity place where grams matter most. Yes, Made in France.

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Review by chuck

Reviewed 2/27/2015
by chuck
Competitive Racer
ma
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
best rim tape

many rims come with a thin plastic-like tape, causing flats. I replace it always with this.

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Review by Sonoranbird

Reviewed 10/13/2014
by Sonoranbird
Casual Cyclist
Ajo, AZ
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Quality Heavy Cloth With Strong Adhesive

The two bikes I purchased for strengthening my arthritic knee came with a very light weight rubbery plastic rim strip which I knew in time would cause a tube to blow out. And because like most bicyclists, I do not enjoy needlessly repairing flats or replacing tubes, I got the Velox rim strip to replace the factory strip. Velox really shouldn't be called a strip, but a cloth tape, and the cloth is very heavy and it has a strong adhesive, so once installed, it isn't going to move.

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Review by rgwis

Reviewed 9/6/2014
by rgwis
Cycling Enthusiast
Vancouver, WA
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This was recommended by the sales lady at Bike Tires Direct

I bought the white rim tape as suggested by the sales person at their on-site store. The white tape allows better visibility of the position of the tube within the rim when fixing a flat to help eliminate pinched tubes. It was a great suggestion. The rim tape was easy to install.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 1/13/2014
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Orlando
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Nothing works better

This is the best. It doesn't wear out or slip for years. It'll protect the tube from any sharp spoke ends.

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Review by Tugs

Reviewed 11/1/2013
by Tugs
Cycling Enthusiast
Virginia Beach, VA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
A great reliable product at a good price

Velox rim tape is my choice for every type of wheel. Wears well. Easily adjusted. BTD carries a variety of widths, essential when working with a wide variety of rim widths, at a good price.

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Review by Jeremy

Reviewed 10/26/2013
by Jeremy
Casual Cyclist
Southern Ohio
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Qulaity product, great for high pressure clinchers

I bought this tape because my hybrid rims came with a flimsy rubber rim strip the stretched and let the tube enter the spoke holes and pop. I got the 22mm width which was a tad too wide for my hybrid rims, but it doesn't interfere with the bead. I've rised the pressure more with these to 100psi, no signs of ever failing! This rim tape is a must for any tire with deep spokeholes in aero rims, or anybody tired of inferior rim tape popping tubes.

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Review by MJBurman

Reviewed 12/19/2019
by MJBurman
Casual Cyclist
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
This tape worked perfectly

I replaced my tubes & tires, so I decided to replace the rubber rim strip with a cloth rim strip. I got rid of any possibility of a leak caused by a spoke rubbing against the tube.

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