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Reformed Triathlete
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Veloplugs
Has anyone had any experience with these boogers??
I have had some super bad luck with rim tape sliding around in my FSA wheelset. Just curious if this might be a reasonable alternative?  
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I've seen them in many stores (in Japan), but I've never used them. If I recall correctly, you have to get the correct ones for your rims. I would be very worried that you may knock a plug out when installing a tire.
Just use two wraps of reinforced strapping tape from any home improvement store. One roll does many, many rims.
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Zippy (05-05-2008)
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duct tape
never failed me I have even used it to tape a duct, it fetl so wrong
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Trail Paparazzi
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Luke - Justin also uses some kind of thick tape he picked up. It's reinforced/clear.
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lukewiens (05-05-2008)
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Treading Trodden Trails
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How about putty to cover the holes?
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Zippy (05-05-2008)
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I just bought a wheel set for my road bike about two months ago and they have Velo plugs. I have mounted and remounted tires twice with absolutely no problem. No need to worry about them coming out while mounting a tire, it just won't happen. A bag of them weigh next to nothing. I believe they come in two diameters for different size spoke holes.
I must state, for my mountain bike, I use Stans and it is the best thing I have ever done! I was getting flats at least every other week, and now I have had NONE in a year. Also, the rolling resistance of the tires is noticeably improved, I'm a believer.  |
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