Author Topic: Pro Class Rim Strips (Read 1510 times)

Retrodan72 · « **on:** May 20, 2011, 10:03 PM »

Right guys, i've hit a bit of a snag tonight fitting a new 'homemade' set of rim strips on my Pro Class rims. The problem being that I wanted to change my colourway ready for the Berm thrash in Blackpoll next weekl so I removed my tyres to see what the existing ones were.

I discovered that my mate that I got the bike from had used gaffer tape, so I tried the same and failed. The main problems I faced were it moving about all the time so I had to ad tabs around the rim to help it sit snug, but when I fitted the tyre/tube and pumped up, the tape edges on 2 of the holes popped through where it had moved slightly.

I could keep trying and tabbing till I get it right, but if you guys can offer a solution and/or any tips, it will save me a lot of time and stress (swearing etc).

Cheers Dan.

bobafett · « **Reply #1 on:** May 20, 2011, 10:30 PM »

Just go round the inside of the rim carefully with PVC electrical tape a few times dan being careful to keep the foil ribbon central as you do. If you got the 19mm foil ribbon stuff I suggested it should be no problem at all as it's bigger than the hole by a few mm. Don't just put tabs of tape though, go right round the rim twice in one long strip overlapping the edge of the foil each side

Hope that makes sense

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 20, 2011, 11:02 PM »

i'll give it a try tmrw john, cheers mate.

bobafett · « **Reply #3 on:** May 20, 2011, 11:05 PM »

1mancity2 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 20, 2011, 11:13 PM »

I would love to try this but need wheels to try it on....... John?

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bobafett · « **Reply #5 on:** May 21, 2011, 12:02 AM »

Quote from: 1mancity2 on May 20, 2011, 11:13 PM

I would love to try this but need wheels to try it on....... John??

No chance Al

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 24, 2011, 04:53 PM »

I used these in the end just in case anybody struggled with gaffer/pvc tape as I did, they fit really tight and snug and obviously I turned them inside out to hide the print through the rim holes.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kink-BMX-Logo-Rim-Strips-Tape-Pair-White-/220759991641?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3366522559

stidds · « **Reply #7 on:** May 26, 2011, 12:17 AM »

Go to a local craft/materal shop and buy ribbon. They do it in loads of different colours, sizes and materials.

I used some on my old retro Quadangle...

steve · « **Reply #8 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:13 AM »

i have chrome sticky back plastic vynil, that i can cut to any size
-i have silver
gold -not mirror though
bronze
plus any other colour under t'sun

leave it on the paper backing and its quite thick.