I've gone through two whole rolls of Stans tape trying to re-tape my front wheel and had a persistent leak despite that. These guys make it look easy! Kudos!
I used to install the tire with a tube and leave it over night before taking it back off and adding sealant to make sure the tape adhered well. Glad to see I don't need to do that. Thanks 🤙
I really struggled putting on the first rim of tape. Didn't stick at all so I removed it and started over. First I used Simple Green to remove any possible residue. Then I used isopropyl alcohol and let my wheel dry out in the sun for 30 minutes. Next, I heated up the tape for 25 seconds in the microwave. Finally, I pulled hard on the tape as I placed it on the wheel. Ended up working really well.
They make it look so easy with something to have the rim supported and freely spinning. Almost all of us at home don't have this...much more difficult without it.
@@reggin_spelt_backwards I did try some at one point. It's kind of trash compared to gorilla tape, but of course, it doesn't require the cleaning that gorilla tape does when removed.
People can get a cheeseburger anywhere, okay? They come to Chotchkie's for the atmosphere and the attitude. Okay? That's what the flair's about. It's about fun.
It's possible (but not guaranteed) that they came with tubeless tape pre-installed. Your best resource here is the dealer you purchased them from or your local bike shop.
Nice vide. Thanks. Stans tape works great when installed properly with care on properly cleaned rims. I've also questioned the extra width but most rims are contoured and that eats up some of the extra width. I prefer to work a little more slowly and press it down more as I go. Gorrilla works but breaks down over time and is horrific to remove/replace so just get Stans!
I have issues getting the stans tape to stick to itself. The adhesive is extremely underwhelming to the point of not being usable. Unless I use super glue the overlapping tape section air always gets underneath that seam and then out the spoke holes/valve. If there is any recommendation to you guys it would be to please improve your adhesive.
Thanks for that feedback, we'll be sure to pass that feedback on. Giving the tape some tension generally helps it stick. If you need any other help, please feel free to email us at tech@notubes.com
The tape in this video is so smooth when it’s on the rim! Whenever I put my Stans tape on my Arch MK3s, I get dimples over the spoke holes. How do I prevent this?
Hey Scott. The tighter you're able to pull the tape while you're applying it, the less likely you are to get any bubbles, or wrinkles. A truing stand to hold the wheel steady will certainly help with this, but you can also leave the wheel mounted in your frame or fork to held hold it while taping.
Why only tighten finger tight. My valve stem started to leak and its been sealed for about 4 months. I tried tightening it with pliers but it only lasted one more ride.
Hey Juggernaut MC5, we recommend only tightening our valve nuts finger tight because with pliers you can pull the rubber stopped into the rim cavity. When we see air loss at the valve it's normally because of an issue with the rim tape. It's normally a good idea to remove your tire and look for anywhere that your rim tape has been compromised. Please email tech@notubes.com with any additional questions. Thanks!
Also note that the mechanic presses down on the stem while tightening the nut with his fingers which achieves a bit of compression of the rubber stopper and makes it easier to tighten the nut with only fingers.
Hi Matteo! Yes, you'll want to get good adhesion across the entire rim including down into the drop channel in order to prevent any possibility of air leaks.
My rim has a deeper depression in the center and stans tape just folds and wrinkles no matter how hard I pull tight. Should I go with a narrower tape? It only has to cover the spoke holes I would think.
Hey Felipe! Reducing the number of layers of tape that the valve stem passes helps to reduce the chance of any air leaks. A small but subtle difference!
Hi Fred! Our universal valves do not use a rubber O-ring. The airtight seal is created by the cone-shaped rubber stopper at the base of the valve. There is no need to use an O-ring with our valves.
Simply installing tubeless tape on a non-tubeless compatible rim is not a proper conversion. To convert a non-tubeless rim to tubeless, you are better off using one of our rubber conversion rim strips. They were discontinued a few years ago, but they can still be found through various online or brick and mortar sources. For more info on our rubber conversion strips, check out or website- www.notubes.com/rim-strip
I noticed this video on the Flow S1 Wheelset description page. Is tape already added to these wheels? I am buying a bike from a company using these wheels and they want to charge $65 to tape and put a tubeless valve stem in them. I wonder if I should skip it IF the wheel is already taped?
Hi! All of our wheels, including the S1 series, should come with yellow tubeless tape already installed. As long as you see that tape on your rims, you'll just need to add a pair of tubeless valves, tubeless tires, and some sealant!
I made the mistake of skipping the step with the file. I just poked a hole and went with it. The front wheel sealed fine, but the rear wheel leaked at the valve stem, rather rapidly. I broke the bead and removed the valve stem and applied some sealant to it but it still wouldn’t seal. I’ll give the file a shot and see what it does.
Hey! Check to make sure that the yellow tape didn't split beyond the edge of the valve hole when you poked your hole. If it did, you may need to retape the wheel. If you need anymore help, reach out to us at tech@notubes.com!
Another trick the bike store mechanic told me to do is to seat the rim tape with an inner tube for about twenty minutes. Then remove the inner tube and add your sealant, I’m sure that helped as well.
If you are re-taping a Grail rim, you'll want to remove any existing tape, clean the drop channel thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol, and then apply 2 continuous layers of 25mm yellow tape.
@@notubes what if your rims are 30mm? I only see 30 and 33mm options. Also is the tape not touching the bottom of the divot? It looks like it’s sitting above it and only attached to the sides. Given that your tape is not flexible and the tape was pulled as tight as possible in the demonstration, theres really no way it’s touching. Is that how it’s supposed to be applied?
@@unknownknown8555 If you're taping a 30mm rim, we'd recommend going with the 33m tape to account for the depth of the drop channel. The tape should contact the rim across the entire profile to prevent any leaks from occurring.
Why on your website does it say your 27mm tape is recommended for rims with an internal width of 25-27mm. Yet you say here we need to buy wider tape? I bought the 27mm tape for my 27mm internal rims based on the info posted on your website product page. Will this work or no?
This kit is like a fraud, I bought the kit and followed the instructions by the book to the letter and it just does not stop leaking the air. I have purchased two times the tape and I don't get the expected results.
NOTE: Not all rim tape is this crappy semi-rigid plastic crap like Stan's yellow, there is REAL RIM TAPE out there which is supple, flexible and about 10x stronger than Stan's yellow crap.
@@notubes It sheers at the eyelets when you run inserts because its as thin as wrapping paper. Your rim tape just tears and bleeds air out the eyelets. I feel bad referring to it as "rim" tape BECAUSE ITS NOT. Troubleshoot that. For a company that is focused on tubeless I wonder how you spend your time....apparently not in r&d. STANS YELLOW IS THE WORST RIM TAPE EVER!!! BUYS SOMETHING ELSE OR JUST BURN YOUR $30!
I start to see a correlation between excellent bike mech tutorials and fabulous moustaches
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I've gone through two whole rolls of Stans tape trying to re-tape my front wheel and had a persistent leak despite that. These guys make it look easy! Kudos!
They didn't show if they actually put the tire and air. The air pocket in the center channel will start to leak immediately.
I used to install the tire with a tube and leave it over night before taking it back off and adding sealant to make sure the tape adhered well. Glad to see I don't need to do that. Thanks 🤙
You make it look easy! Thanks for the tutorial!!
No problem Hope, happy to help!
I really struggled putting on the first rim of tape. Didn't stick at all so I removed it and started over. First I used Simple Green to remove any possible residue. Then I used isopropyl alcohol and let my wheel dry out in the sun for 30 minutes. Next, I heated up the tape for 25 seconds in the microwave. Finally, I pulled hard on the tape as I placed it on the wheel. Ended up working really well.
They make it look so easy with something to have the rim supported and freely spinning. Almost all of us at home don't have this...much more difficult without it.
put your wheel back on your bike and turn it upside down on a towel/rug (to protect your hoods & saddle)...now you have an impromptu wheel stand.
Just get duct tape. This stuff is worthless.
@@reggin_spelt_backwards I did try some at one point. It's kind of trash compared to gorilla tape, but of course, it doesn't require the cleaning that gorilla tape does when removed.
that sir is clean af
Best vid on the subject. Thank you so much.
Success! Thanks Stans man!
People can get a cheeseburger anywhere, okay? They come to Chotchkie's for the atmosphere and the attitude. Okay? That's what the flair's about. It's about fun.
Omg. Mike judge!
👑 KOC
I just purchased Fat tire bike with Sun Ringle Fault 80 wheels and 45N RTH tires both are tubeless ready do I need to install tape to each wheel ?
It's possible (but not guaranteed) that they came with tubeless tape pre-installed. Your best resource here is the dealer you purchased them from or your local bike shop.
Nice vide. Thanks. Stans tape works great when installed properly with care on properly cleaned rims. I've also questioned the extra width but most rims are contoured and that eats up some of the extra width. I prefer to work a little more slowly and press it down more as I go. Gorrilla works but breaks down over time and is horrific to remove/replace so just get Stans!
Thanks Bret!
I have issues getting the stans tape to stick to itself. The adhesive is extremely underwhelming to the point of not being usable.
Unless I use super glue the overlapping tape section air always gets underneath that seam and then out the spoke holes/valve.
If there is any recommendation to you guys it would be to please improve your adhesive.
Thanks for that feedback, we'll be sure to pass that feedback on. Giving the tape some tension generally helps it stick. If you need any other help, please feel free to email us at tech@notubes.com
What's up a 2:27? Looks like the tape is under the bead hook? Is that ok?
The tape in this video is so smooth when it’s on the rim! Whenever I put my Stans tape on my Arch MK3s, I get dimples over the spoke holes. How do I prevent this?
Hey Scott. The tighter you're able to pull the tape while you're applying it, the less likely you are to get any bubbles, or wrinkles. A truing stand to hold the wheel steady will certainly help with this, but you can also leave the wheel mounted in your frame or fork to held hold it while taping.
Stan's NoTubes Sorted. Thanks for your help!
Hey scott. Duct tape works better. For multiple reasons.
@@reggin_spelt_backwards what about cleaning up the rims after gorilla tape
I totally botched mine both times but the tire is on. Let's see how long it lasts.
Why only tighten finger tight. My valve stem started to leak and its been sealed for about 4 months. I tried tightening it with pliers but it only lasted one more ride.
Hey Juggernaut MC5, we recommend only tightening our valve nuts finger tight because with pliers you can pull the rubber stopped into the rim cavity. When we see air loss at the valve it's normally because of an issue with the rim tape. It's normally a good idea to remove your tire and look for anywhere that your rim tape has been compromised. Please email tech@notubes.com with any additional questions. Thanks!
Stan's NoTubes ok thanks
Also note that the mechanic presses down on the stem while tightening the nut with his fingers which achieves a bit of compression of the rubber stopper and makes it easier to tighten the nut with only fingers.
Does the rim tape have to Stick on the inside of the wheel well (the channel that runs in the center of the wheel ) ???
Hi Matteo! Yes, you'll want to get good adhesion across the entire rim including down into the drop channel in order to prevent any possibility of air leaks.
My rim has a deeper depression in the center and stans tape just folds and wrinkles no matter how hard I pull tight. Should I go with a narrower tape? It only has to cover the spoke holes I would think.
If you reach out to us at tech@notubes.com we can help walk you through some tips for applying that tape properly!
Hey Stan's. How should I guage whether or not my rims needs 1 or 2 wraps of your tape?
Hey! Reach out to us at tech@notubes.com so we can get a little more information and point you in the right direction.
So who makes 37mm tape for 35mm rims
Can someone explain me what difference does make to start just past the valve hole or from the opposite side ? Thanks.
Hey Felipe! Reducing the number of layers of tape that the valve stem passes helps to reduce the chance of any air leaks. A small but subtle difference!
Great video tutorial.
Thanks!
Great video guys! Just a question to be sure: my Crest MK3 rim has an internal width of 23mm. Which rim tape should I use? 25mm?
i have the same question. did you find any answer ?
@@ardakosalay4088 Yes, I bought 25mm tape and worked great!
He didn’t show or mention the valve rubber o ring- does it go on the inside side of the rim or the outside, up against the nut?
Outside - it gets compressed between the rim and the nut, and provides some resistance to keep the nut from loosing with use.
PaganSkier thank you sir ! Apparently I’ve been doing it wrong all these years.
Hi Fred! Our universal valves do not use a rubber O-ring. The airtight seal is created by the cone-shaped rubber stopper at the base of the valve. There is no need to use an O-ring with our valves.
Does these work on non tubeless ready rims?
Simply installing tubeless tape on a non-tubeless compatible rim is not a proper conversion. To convert a non-tubeless rim to tubeless, you are better off using one of our rubber conversion rim strips. They were discontinued a few years ago, but they can still be found through various online or brick and mortar sources. For more info on our rubber conversion strips, check out or website- www.notubes.com/rim-strip
I noticed this video on the Flow S1 Wheelset description page. Is tape already added to these wheels? I am buying a bike from a company using these wheels and they want to charge $65 to tape and put a tubeless valve stem in them. I wonder if I should skip it IF the wheel is already taped?
Hi! All of our wheels, including the S1 series, should come with yellow tubeless tape already installed. As long as you see that tape on your rims, you'll just need to add a pair of tubeless valves, tubeless tires, and some sealant!
The tape is 20$ lmfaooo
@@notubes Thank you!
can we use electrical tape?
Electrical tape stretches too much. Gorilla tape is heavier but works fine.
Apparently duct tape works really well
I used electrical tape and at higher pressures it burst at the nipple holes
I made the mistake of skipping the step with the file. I just poked a hole and went with it. The front wheel sealed fine, but the rear wheel leaked at the valve stem, rather rapidly. I broke the bead and removed the valve stem and applied some sealant to it but it still wouldn’t seal. I’ll give the file a shot and see what it does.
Hey! Check to make sure that the yellow tape didn't split beyond the edge of the valve hole when you poked your hole. If it did, you may need to retape the wheel. If you need anymore help, reach out to us at tech@notubes.com!
@@notubes that’s exactly what the tape did 😅 Y’all know your stuff!
Another trick the bike store mechanic told me to do is to seat the rim tape with an inner tube for about twenty minutes. Then remove the inner tube and add your sealant, I’m sure that helped as well.
Do I need to remove the existing rim tape on Stans Grail ZTR or just tape over with yellow tape?
If you are re-taping a Grail rim, you'll want to remove any existing tape, clean the drop channel thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol, and then apply 2 continuous layers of 25mm yellow tape.
You need to get duct tape because this tape is a waste pf 20$
Do your tape width recommendations (+2mm) apply to both hooked and hookless rims?
Yes, for both hooked and hookless rims, you'll want a tape width that is just slightly wider than the internal width.
@@notubes your tape is legit worthless. WORTHLESS
@@reggin_spelt_backwards If you're having trouble installing our yellow tape, reach out and get in touch with us. We can help you troubleshoot!
@@notubes what if your rims are 30mm? I only see 30 and 33mm options.
Also is the tape not touching the bottom of the divot? It looks like it’s sitting above it and only attached to the sides. Given that your tape is not flexible and the tape was pulled as tight as possible in the demonstration, theres really no way it’s touching. Is that how it’s supposed to be applied?
@@unknownknown8555 If you're taping a 30mm rim, we'd recommend going with the 33m tape to account for the depth of the drop channel. The tape should contact the rim across the entire profile to prevent any leaks from occurring.
What's the ideal size gap between tape & rim hook?
With tubeless tape installed, is there a problem with running tubes?
No.
How did you get it on so clean i have tried so many times and can't get it that smooth
Carl Wikle Practice make perfect :)
What do you think that mustache is for.
What do you think Gorilla tape is for 😆 I threw that yellow stuff in the trash real quick.
Use duct tape and it goes on perfect
Nice explain love from india 👍👍👍👍👍🤳🤳🤳🤳🤳
Why on your website does it say your 27mm tape is recommended for rims with an internal width of 25-27mm. Yet you say here we need to buy wider tape? I bought the 27mm tape for my 27mm internal rims based on the info posted on your website product page. Will this work or no?
Not the best, you want 30mm tape, doing my 27mm wheels right now .👍
Great video. Hope I can replicate!
I end up with bubbles no matter how careful I apply the tape :(
Hey there! Reach out to us at tech@notubes.com and we can help you with some troubleshooting tips!
I also get bubbles down the middle, not sure why or how to avoid
To make the valve hole, I've had better success using the butt end of a heated drill bit to melt the tape. No risk of splitting or jaggy edges.
Nice technique!
This kit is like a fraud, I bought the kit and followed the instructions by the book to the letter and it just does not stop leaking the air. I have purchased two times the tape and I don't get the expected results.
Hey Juan! Reach out to us at tech@notubes.com. We'd be happy to go through some troubleshooting steps with you!
The trick is you HAVE to pull the tape tight AF as you lay it down. Otherwise you will get crinkles in the channel.
NOTE: Not all rim tape is this crappy semi-rigid plastic crap like Stan's yellow, there is REAL RIM TAPE out there which is supple, flexible and about 10x stronger than Stan's yellow crap.
Hey Jordan! Sorry to hear that you're having trouble with the tape! If you reach out to us at tech@notubes.com we can help troubleshoot!
The stuff at my shop isn’t sticky at all. Guy laughed when I opted for Stan’s and I know why now. Wasted a roll, slapped duct tape on and went riding.
@4:40 ----- if only it was that easy..... ahhahaha
Phil!
I hate your tape... It started leaking air in 6 months and when I went to remove it it's IMPOSSIBLE to remove... Absolute garbage tape...
Hey there! Sorry to hear that you're having trouble with taping your wheel. Reach out to us at tech@notubes.com so we can help you troubleshoot!
Hahaha this is literally the worst rim tape ive ever used!! Youre better off with scotch tape. BUY ANY OTHER TAPE!!!
Hey Jordan! Sorry to hear that you're having trouble with the tape! If you reach out to us at tech@notubes.com we can help troubleshoot!
@@notubes It sheers at the eyelets when you run inserts because its as thin as wrapping paper. Your rim tape just tears and bleeds air out the eyelets. I feel bad referring to it as "rim" tape BECAUSE ITS NOT. Troubleshoot that. For a company that is focused on tubeless I wonder how you spend your time....apparently not in r&d.
STANS YELLOW IS THE WORST RIM TAPE EVER!!! BUYS SOMETHING ELSE OR JUST BURN YOUR $30!
@@jaykaye3482 That's not the experience most people are having, but we appreciate the feedback. If we can ever help with anything, please let us know.
It's a wheel.. not a rim.
Honestly mate, who the fuck cares.