How To Fit Tubular Tyres using Tape

In this video we will show the process of taping a tubular tyre to a carbon rim. Jay Taylor from Taylor Cycles uses a 3M tape to get some tyres stuck down on the Caden 30mm tubular rims. This goes against the typical gluing process but ultimately delivers a much more cleaner and convenient option.

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[johnrayner]

I ride Zipp 303 tubs on training rides, glued on, and carry a pre-glued spare tyre. The glue reactivates when it goes up against the glue on the rim to replace a flat. I use Conti Gatorskins for training, Conti Competition on Edco's for racing. Never tried tape as I can be quick with glue, but now might be the time. I can change a flat quicker than club members with clinchers and tyre levers, and certainly quicker than tubeless, which many without the right technique struggle to get off and on. I also use sealant in the tubs and it has saved me many times.

[strengthbeforepride]

Ive been using tape to hold my tubs for the last 3 years - using Caden tape. Never had any issues and i use my tubs as a daily ✌🏼

[patrickparisienne]

Tried tubs for the first time, and went the taped path. Simple, clean and neat.

I believe taped adhesives have come in leaps and bounds, compared to 50 year old tech that is mastic/ contact cement.

[konnichiwa]

This guy definitely has to make his own Youtube channel.

[bicyclist]

I've been running clinchers for decades. I only got my first tubular wheelset last year. I haven't done much riding on them yet. I decided to go the tape route, and don't have any regrets yet. I went with the TUFO tape on the rear, and the red 3M tape on the front. Just to see which one was better. My red tape wasn't transparent like the one shown here. Thank you.

[scruffygit]

Great vid Cam. When I fit my tapes, I always peel off a couple of inches either side of the valve hole to lie outside of the rim before fitting the tyre so that just in case the tape breaks when pulling one of them through, you always have the second to pull from the other side. If it does break, its probably a sign that that the tyre has too much pressure in it, so I would reduce the pressure before pulling on the second tape. I never pump the tyre over 30/40psi.

[frenzalrhomb]

Would love to see/hear more from this guy

[melchioraelmans]

Thanks for this very useful video! I have just purchased a bike with tubulars so good knowledge to have in case I run flat.

[gethinap]

Sticking to my Hutchinson tubeless set up 👍

[maremare]

Thanks Cam, for the first time I see how this is done 😉👍

[BrusselsBlog]

I had no idea that fitting one was considered to be such a big deal. I've run tubs on my track bike since I got one in the 90's, and didn't think anything of changing tyres myself, just went ahead and did it (with tape). Couple of nice tips in there though, which I found out by trial and error... pre-YouTube :)

[thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal]

I always tape over the stem hole because the bottom of the stem rubber gets pushed up through the sharp edges of carbon or aluminum valve holes. I also use 3m, but mine is blue and thicker. I also like to see tape protruding through the valve hole surrounding the stem. Its worked like a charm for me for many years.

[scottyh]

Talk about reading my mind, went to look for taping option to use with new tyres on rims, and this cam up.... Tape ordered from Caden, cant wait to try it out.. Glue sucks!!!! Thanks Cam for yet another great video ;)

[travisharmor]

I have been running tubulars on my Enve’s for several years and have been relatively fortunate. Nevertheless, flats are inevitable and I just walked out to find a flat front tire caused by a huge piece of glass. I’m sick of glueing and so I’m going to give this a try. My question is this:

I have two rounds of old glue on the carbon rim currently. Is the tape more effective or less effective with the old glue on the rim? Is removal of the glue is necessary to proper installation of the rim tape? Cheers in advance.

[davemellor]

That 3m tape looks well easy to use, the trouble is i now use maxis tubeless now...so convenient especially on our uk roads!!!

[spotnick]

Hello can tubular tape be installed over leftover glue residue on a wheelset? Or will I need a fresh/bare wheelset for it to adhere properly?

I want to switch to tape but was worried the glue residue would affect it

[iansellers]

Would love a tutorial in options to get home after flatting with a tub, reluctant to ride mine as worried will get stuck

[thatguy]

If your tire is flat beyond repair, do you have a spare with you? Just curious why you didn't choose tubeless, thanks for the content!

[robertphillips]

Thx Cam. Ur mate the bike mechanic certainly had done a few of these. I have always glued mine. No longer. Have 2 take my Roval clx40's 2 my Specialized Bike Shop & they r very kindly going 2 allow me 2 use the Wheel True Stand 2 get the glue off my Rims. Tape 4 me in future. B4 the new Tubulars go on l am going 2 upgrade the spokes 2 DR Swiss Aerolite bladed Spokes. My Carbon Wheels should end up about 100grams lighter & also faster. Would ❤ 2 find a couple of pairs of the clincher versions 4 Training.

[moritzstrueve]

the width of the tape equals to the width of the tires or should it be a bit smaller?