Originally Posted by
davidad
Velox tape is the best I've used.
Except when it breaks tire levers where the thinnest tapes allow hand mounting.
Some of the Velocity rims including the A23 are notoriously tight.
https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/q...ocity-a23-rims
"Had the same issues. Couldn't mount a tire, got blisters trying. Was ready to send them back & eat the return shipping & restock fee. Found a Video on you tube on how to mount the A23. Changed rim tape from velox to a synthetic type. Followed the advice. Tires just slid right on with no effort after changing tape. Under 3 minutes. Tires were Schwallbe Durano Kevlar bead, with Ritchey Rim liners & generic tubes."