Originally Posted by
atnyc
Maybe I'm experiencing the 2 times back to back?
(yes, I'm talking about... ok, only 3 decades).
Actually the two times I had problems with rim tape were back to back. Only about 10 years ago too. I went 40 years trouble free.
First time was the adhesive on the rim tape failed. Probably from cleaners and solvents used while cleaning the bike over it's many many years of age. The second times a week or so later was the poor installation of the person installing the rim tape. But at least I didn't have to go for that third times a charm thing. Got it correct the second try. <grin>