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06-02-22, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by skyhon

I am planning to install tube on a new tubeless wheel. My question is the rim doesn't have any spoke holes in it, so is a rim tape necessary? If it is, what kind of rim tape do I need? The ones for tubeless rims or regular ones would work. Unfortunately, I am not able to upload pictures yet, but FYI I have an Easton ea70 XCT 29er wheel.

I would assume rim tape isn't necessary on your wheel. Can't think of any reason to make a rim without drilling the spoke holes all the way through (making wheelbuilding more challenging) besides removing the need for rim tape. This way, the rim maker can control the final bead seat diameter exactly.

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