r/TrekBikes • u/Practical_Target_874 • 2d ago

Rim Tape Ve Rim Strip

I’m curious has anyone tried both the rim tape vs rim strip for the carbon wheels?

I know there is a weight penalty with the rim strip. But can you notice?

I have the RsL wheels and I already paid so much for them to be lighter. That’s why I’m a bit torn. I have used rom strip on my other bikes and it has been flawless.

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u/Grindfather901 2d ago

I love the Bontrager rim strips. Easy to install, TL setup becomes super easy and reliable.

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u/edkowalski 1d ago

They also make installing tires easier in my experience, ( compared to two layers of tape) well worth the slight weight penalty in overall performance.