How to choose rim tape for road bike wheels?

How to choose rim tape for road bike wheels?

An element as simple as it is vital for optimum performance, the rim tape is easy to choose. Here's a quick reminder of how.

Standard rims

  • The diameter of the wheelfor an adult bike: 700 or 650
  • Rim width

Which rim tape for my wheels?

This tape is used to perfect the bottom of your rim and protect your inner tube. If you have a tubeless wheel, the bottom is perfectly smooth, so there's no need to use a rim tape, even if you're temporarily using an inner tube. There are few factors to take into account when making your choice, simply the diameter of your wheel and the width of your rim so that it covers the entire base.

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