Description
The Rim Strip from Velox is high-quality cloth rim tape with adhesive backing and a pre-cut valve hole. Use the 16mm size for 700c racing wheels and the 22mm size for wider 700c comfort wheels. There's also a 10mm option for specialty applications.
Quantity "1" of this item is for one roll which is enough for one wheel.
B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.
The product weight specified is an approximate weight based on the manufacturer's specifications (if available) or our measurement of one or two examples. For most products, the weight will typically vary by 5% to 10%.
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Reviewed 9/26/2023
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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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Reviewed 7/25/2024
by DAVE
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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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Reviewed 10/3/2024
by Anonymous
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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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Reviewed 7/18/2024
by Ranger
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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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Reviewed 8/28/2020
by acmcguir
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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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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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Reviewed 6/15/2017
by DiabloRider
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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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Reviewed 10/29/2021
by BicycleKitty
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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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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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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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Reviewed 8/23/2021
by SVBiker
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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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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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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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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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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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Reviewed 9/6/2014
by rgwis
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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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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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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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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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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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