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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 3:05 pm
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djk7
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Originally Posted by swag
I don't think I have any rim tape on the wheel (never even heard of it before, but I haven't changed a tire myself in 25 years); I guess I'll get some.
Missing rim tape would be unusual and something that a bike shop should notice right away when changing a tire. If it is not there, you'll see all the bare spoke nipples and they will abrade the tube.
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