Bicycle Wheel Rim Tape

A very simple device.

Bicycle wheel rim tape. A typical road bike for example would take 700c narrow tape while a 29 mtb wheel would take 700c wide and a 26 mtb would be 26 wide. Rim tape stans no tubes 9 14m x 25mm 10yd x 1in. It s function is to cover all the sharp and rough edges therefore protecting the tube from being punctured by the rim. Wheels accessories.

Rim tape is available to suit road rims 700c which also fits 29 mtb wheels as well as 26 and 27 5 mtb rims and in two widths wide 19mm and narrow 15mm. Bike rim tape 1 24 of 183 results for sports outdoors. Notice the holes which are drilled to hold the spoke nipples. While bicycle specific rim tapes are usually made for both mountain bikes and road bikes alternatives often have different properties and it s recommended to understand which can be used for which wheels.

What does the bicycle wheel rim tape do. This rim shown without spokes for clarity is being cleaned prior to being fitted with a rim tape. Rims parts. It s supposed to stick firmly to the rim preventing tube from being punctured by spoke nipples or by spoke nipple.

Rim tape is put directly onto the rim.