Rim strips for HED C2 rims

  1. steelbikerider

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    Just recieved a pair of Belgium rims to lace up to some DA hubs. What rim strip to use?
    I always end up on Velox but have tried Rox, Ritchey, Velocity. will the Velox 22mm wide fit? I will be using latex tubes and Michelin PR's.

    Posted 3 months ago

  2. Jah

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    I think you would have to use the 17 millimeter velox. The rim's outer diameter is 23mm and the 22mm will push up into the bead. the only time I have used the 22mm was with a set of Blunts

    I always use velox as it lasts forever, I never have to think about it once installed and everybody usually stocks it. ritchey has always seems a bit thin and air pressure will make it move and deform in bad ways. the plastic stuff you have to keep an eye on as it can develop cracks

    in a pinch, the packing tape with the string in it does ok

    Posted 3 months ago

  3. longslowdistance

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    I went with the SRAM for these rims. Thinner than velox, easier to install, and cheap.

    Posted 3 months ago

  4. longslowdistance

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    Forgot to mention that I had been a lifelong velox guy, but the thickness makes mounting with some tire/rim combinations too difficult.

    Posted 3 months ago

  5. nightfend

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    Just a cautionary note from someone that has ridden the Jet's for a few years. Regular velox-type rim strips will bunch up over time on the c2 rims, and if you don't check them, can even expose a spoke hole. I have found that the yellow Veloplugs work the best on the HED C2 rims.

    Posted 3 months ago

  6. dkri

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    Agree with nightfend.

    Also, Stan's tape works great on these things even if you have no intention of going tubeless.

    For disclosure purposes, I am a partner in November Bicycles. This fact probably colors everything I say. I'm clearly not to be trusted.
    Posted 3 months ago

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