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Old 07-11-18, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by RubeRad
u235, that is SO helpful, and echos my experience with tubeless (MTB only). I have tried Gorilla Tape (both black/duct and clear) and am now getting better success with Kapton, but that tends to wrinkle. So you like Scotch 8898 or 898? Is the only difference there the color?
8898 in blue or yellow is similar to Stans but more flexible and stronger and 55yd at 25mm at Amazon for like $7. I have 23mm ID rims and works perfect. 898 is thinner with nylon reinforcement. I put a round of 898 in center over the holes or close and the 8898 over that. Some say two rounds of 8898 and no 898 works too. To be honest 1 round of 8898 would work if your holes are machined smooth.
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