New Rims - do I go ghetto?

[bobzrag]

Ok, so I have new rims (Azonic Outlaws), it's Friday night, I'm already a beer deep (and wanting more), I want to get these puppies mounted (although the odds of going for a ride tomorrow are slim-to-none).

I don't have rim tape, but I remember Roger telling me that he uses duct tape.

Anyone have experience with duct tape? Should I put down my beer and head to performance (closest shop) and pick up some forte stuff?

Opinions wanted!

[Rob]

You can do it using 20" BMX tubes too(In case you have some of those laying around)

Edit:Nevermind, I thought you were trying to go tubeless.

[jamesdc]

I've used electrical tape on outlaws for awhile and it worked fine, I used alot though

[xhuskr]

head to Performance....we ARE riding tomorrow Bob!!

or tape....but bring extra tubes for your usual mid ride flat!

[bobzrag]

mmmmm beeer gooood, me no drive!

I'm pretty sure I have electrical tape - have to check, but I know I have LOTS of duct tape...it's mandatory!

[SAR_boats]

Electrical tape, especially high grade vinyl stuff works great. I used that on both of my 29er wheel sets (Speeddisk rims laced to Hopes)

[DirtymikeTDB]

Two layers vinyl tape, Duct tape will end up coming apart when you least want it to, it will work for awhile, but when it dries out, youll hate it

[Lor]

I have duct tape on my rims for my dh bike. It's been working fine, no movement etc...I agree with DirtymikeTBD, it won't be your friend if it dries though.

[project_d]

Originally Posted by bobzrag

mmmmm beeer gooood, me no drive!

I'm pretty sure I have electrical tape - have to check, but I know I have LOTS of duct tape...it's mandatory!

Electrical tape is a bit better than duct tape. By using that, and not drinking and driving, you have learned well grasshopper.

[RS VR6]

I used friction tape today. It feels just like rim tape.