Rim strip for 27x1 ¼?
07-04-20, 02:41 PM
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Rim strip for 27x1 ¼?
Need to put decent rim strips on my set of 27x1 ¼ rims. Just old aluminum rims, non-hooked but the old strips are toast. I'd like to use Velox 14 mm or 16 mm. But does a rim strip marked for 622 or 700c have enough length to fit a 630 mm rim for 27x1 ¼"?
I haven't found a factory website that seems to just show "what we make," rather than "what we think we want to sell to Americans."
I haven't found a factory website that seems to just show "what we make," rather than "what we think we want to sell to Americans."
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The difference in circumference is about an inch. I've used Velox tape in this situation without mishap. I think they give you a bunch of extra.
07-04-20, 02:47 PM
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Thanks! I'll just go ahead, then
07-04-20, 05:27 PM
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I built a pair of 27" Sun Rims CR-18's and had no issues with Velox.
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I did the very thing with some Zefel rim tape yesterday on a 27 inch wheel, had maybe four inches extra.. Only issue was that tape was pre punched for presta and had to enlarge hole a bit, very carefully..
07-05-20, 05:53 AM
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tubes and rim tape are interchangeable between 700c and 27".
07-05-20, 08:09 PM
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I've used pieces of Velox tape left over from other wheels. A centimeter overlap here or there won't hurt.
EDIT: Hi, Ken!
EDIT: Hi, Ken!
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