Vittoria Rim Tape Weight?

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Superlite
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by Superlite on Wed Apr 13, 2005 1:47 am

Anyone know what the Vittoria rim tape weighs?

I ask because a set of wheels I'm checking out comes with it installed, and they won't let me remove it without buying. :evil:

It is the green stuff, looks like rubberized veloflex tape.

Anyone?

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by Weenie on Wed Apr 13, 2005 1:47 am


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by Paco Bonnin on Wed Apr 13, 2005 2:50 am

I don't know for sure, but it is not light. Similar to the Michelin strips.
You're not buying Velomax wheels are ya?

Gimme a day or two and I'll find out for sure on the weight.
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by Superlite on Wed Apr 13, 2005 2:57 am

Nope, not buying Velomax's, maybe something else. :wink:

Just for the moment, until it is official would you estimate 15-20g each wheel or what? Just want to figure wheel weight.

Thanks Paco!
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by yourdaguy on Wed Apr 13, 2005 4:46 am

Rim tape varies all over the map, but most weighs about 20 grams per strip.
For certain parts stiffer is more important than lighter.
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by stevecampag on Wed Apr 13, 2005 1:09 pm

@ SL........ Vittoria plastic rim tapes weigh 13g each

I have weighed several in the past and they all come out at 13g

Hope this helps-Steve
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