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I've got a Bossnut with 27.5 WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 32H Tubeless ready rims. I'm running with tubes and plan to continue doing so for a bit longer.The original rim tape is getting a bit messed up and I want to replace it.
So, based on running tubes what tape would you recommend and what width. The width bit is what confuses me most. Thanks...
With tubes the width doesn't really matter as long as it covers the nipple holes.
Thanks, I thought that was the case...so basically something fairly narrow should do.
As a supplementary question, if I move to tubeless what width would I need for those i29 rims? So many widths to choose from. I presuming something a bit less that 29mm as you wouldn't want the tape interfering with the edge of the tyre?
WTB recommends +5 mm to rim internal width, so 34 mm in your case. There's two schools, one wants the tape to go under the rim bead, like WTB, so that the pressure from the bead pushes the tape against the rim. Others only tape the rim well to cover the holes and are happy that way too. I've always used wide tape without problems.
Interesting....thanks. Using the tape under bead method I'd be a bit wary of messing it up if was having a problem getting the tyre fitted but I guess that should be OK.
CRC/Wiggle sell a Lifeline tubeless tape which is very good and comes in a 33mm width IIRC.
That should be spot-on for your needs. Do two wraps for tubeless.
Electrical tape. Wrap it around several times. Worked for our Triple B (and every other bike I’ve ever set up tubeless).
33-34mm
Thanks folks. This has been useful. Cheers