Can I apply the tape directly on the existing rim tape? or I have to remove the old rim tape first?
1743609
Only if the other tape is peeling. It's very sticky so just make sure the surface is clean and you good.
1743610
You can put it directly over the existing rim tape. However, it's better to peel the old off, wipe the wheel down, and then reapply. For longevity purposes...
1743611
For best adhesion remove the old tape first. The old glue on the old tape is all that would be holding both tapes on to the rim. Why not spend the extra effort and have a new adhesive bond? If is not like you are ever going to re use the old tape.
1743612
You probably can but it's best if you remove the old tape. The adhesive will grab the rim better & it will look cleaner.
1743613
I had existing tape on my rim and applied right over it and it works just fine
1126533
The width of the tape doesn't matter as the point of the tape is to cover the spoke heads and this provides plenty of coverage of that. The thickness of the tape is plenty thick to avoid a puncture. One roll is enough to cover one rim plus little extra leftover. I use this on all my bikes--time trial, touring, urban commuter, etc. THis would be fine for your mountain bike rim.
53996
Take old tire and rim off slide new tire and rim on. Uses existing bearings
1220496
No mate but its pretty easy just take all the old sticky tape of with twizzers and put the new one on
356744
If your talking about the tape that Came on the disc get this kit. It has new discs and a primer pen which should make it stick better. Bit pricey though... http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HC2FBEO/ref=pd_aw_sims_4?pi=SL500_SS115&simLd;=1
647517
Unscrew old and screw this in. It is recommended to use plumbers tape but I didn't, works great.
2040531
sorry no rim tape is included. we sell it separately but don't have it listed at amazon. thanks, BEn
867118
If you remove the mounting disc the factory adhesive will be shot.... but you can re-use the disc by applying a new adhesive.. (epoxy, vhb tape, velcro, etc.)
257344
Yes. I used the cassette from the original Schwinn rims. Rims are aluminum. There is a seam where the ends were joined.
1039140
Unless you buy it that way, you will have to add the tire to the rim. It's not a difficult process to do.
1657892
If you can get the rim off the axle, then I suggest you go to a tire center and have them unmount the old tire and moount the new tire. In my case I could not get the rim off the axle so I used a saw to get the old tire off the rim. I used liquid soap to coat the rim edge and tire edge that goes over the rim. I bought a tire changing tool from Harbor Freight for about $7 and used it with a small sledge hammer and the tire went on with no problem. To inflate the tire I used a good air compressor and an adjustable strap around the center of the fire to force the tire beads onto the rim.
1773192
There are two different models, one with and one with out. Be sure which one you need before ordering. Also you may want to order the entire wheel ready to go. I had to special order spokes for my rim and lace the whole affair up (see u-tube video) By the time I did that it would have been cheaper to just get the wheel ready to mount.
384917
The rim is small.... So I jus used duck tape. Seems to b working fine. I've had it on for a month now
110103
Yes take the old grip tape off. Make sure there is a clean surface for the new tape to adhere to.
1072303
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMPqDwVZzzM other videos also suggest this method of using tape
6018
As long as your rim has 36 spokes, it should be no problem. You will have to remove all of the spokes and re-lace the new hub to the existing rim, you should be able to re-use the spokes. lacing a rim looks intimidating, but if you take your time, it's really pretty easy, otherwise, you can have a bike shop do it.
1267474
"...we recommend using a wide tape that reaches from rim wall to rim wall. This may complicate the fitting process, but it provides the best option for a secure covering of all rim holes."So measure the internal width of the rim in millimeters to determine a good width of rim-tape. http://www.schwalbetires.com/tech_info/rim_tape