JD™ Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Hi all, Just started getting punctures again all of a sudden, didn't get any for years and suddenly I've had 4 in 2 rides. Frustrating. I have a feeling now that it might be something to do with the fact I'm running higher and higher pressures with just Duct tape as rim tape in my holey rims. I run 2 layers of the stuff generally - is that the norm for people running this setup? I get a bit nervous pumping up new tubes now because the tape appears so far through the holes... When I upgrade rims I'll definitely go for solid ones, but suggestions in the mean time? Current setup is Megamo 'Cheese' rims, Duct tape, 3" specialized tubes and Holy Rollers. 26". Nowt in the tyres, and they're all pinch flats at an assortment of pressures from 30-40psi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt jumper jake Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Definately get some proper rim tape. ive used numerous things as rim tap but nothing beats the proper stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz96 Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Why not get some propper rim tape? Its not much and could also run duck tape for the extra protection aswell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 I've been using duct tape for a couple of years now and have no problems. I ride alot of natural so run fairly high pressures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 My XC bike has had duct tape rim tape for at least 3 years now, no problems. Electrical tape is a different matter - don't use that. Usually you can tell by looking at the puncture itself - little bubbles where the inner tube has 'herniated' through a hole in the rim tape result in funny star-shaped punctures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Cheers guys, I think they're just normal pinches in that case - I must just be riding worse! Gonna go with another layer of tape because I've never ever used 'proper' rim tape in 12 years of riding. I have an irrational (note this word when you go to reply) hatred of the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Electrical tape is a different matter - don't use that. Ive had electrical tape on my back wheel for 3 years now Are you still on smooth rims? If youve recently ground them, you could have left a burr on the outside of the rim which will cause pinches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Ive had electrical tape on my back wheel for 3 years now Are you still on smooth rims? If youve recently ground them, you could have left a burr on the outside of the rim which will cause pinches If you ever see me with a ground rim I give you full permission to hit me over the head with the nearest heavy object. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 If you ever see me with a ground rim I give you full permission to hit me over the head with the nearest heavy object. Didnt think you did Pop the tyre off and check for burrs anyways, only needs to be a sharp edge. Failing that, use thicker tubes if it is pinches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Didnt think you did Pop the tyre off and check for burrs anyways, only needs to be a sharp edge. Failing that, use thicker tubes if it is pinches. Shall do Pretty sure those Spesh tyres are meant to be rather thick but I'll find thicker! It's weird because I was using some sort of 1.9" crap bike shop special tube before this load of pinches and that lasted a long while. Ah well,just a bit of bad luck I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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