A-Ha! The extra layer of rim/ handlebar tape was the trick! Thank you Eric for suggesting that and directing me to Jans article, totally makes sense, and thanks to everyone else for their ideas, no more thump-thump! -Mike
On Tue, Oct 21, 2014 at 5:15 PM, Bill Lindsay <tapebu...@gmail.com> wrote: > I do similar to Eric. My secret weapon is Gaffer Tape. It's tough canvas > like rim tape. It's removable, and you can rip it lengthwise to whatever > width you want, similar to duct tape. A good roll of gaffer tape at your > hardware store might be $25, though. It's probably enough for 30 rims. I > use gaffer tape for LOTS of other things so I have a ton of it, and I buy > it in bulk. > > On Tuesday, October 21, 2014 5:07:33 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: >> >> I used a slightly wider tape for the second (top) layer. The first layer >> fits down into the slot above the spokes, the second does a better job of >> filling in the gap between the top of the rim and the bottom. >> >> --Eric Norris >> campyo...@me.com >> www.campyonly.com >> campyonlyguy.blogspot.com >> >> On Oct 21, 2014, at 3:14 PM, Mike Williams <mkernan...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I think Eric nailed it, I read >> the Jan Heine article, im gonna add some extra rim tape and see if that >> helps. Yahoo! >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Oct 21, 2014, at 1:15 PM, Eric Norris <campyo...@me.com> wrote: >> >> You didn’t say what kind of rims/tires you’re using, but I’ve found Jan >> Heine’s advice about rims without adequate interior “support” to be >> helpful. I have Grand Bois Hetres on Velocity rims (Dyad and Synergy), and >> on both it helped to put to layers of rim tape inside. The tires mount >> straighter and run truer with the additional layer inside. >> >> Jan’s article is here: http://janheine.wordpress.com/2012/05/24/ >> mounting-tires-on-rims-with-deep-wells/ >> >> --Eric Norris >> campyo...@me.com >> www.campyonly.com >> campyonlyguy.blogspot.com >> >> On Oct 20, 2014, at 2:04 PM, Johan Larsson <seven....@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> If you can see a hop when spinning the wheel you should be able to locate >> that spot when it's still as well, in some way, and take a closer look. >> Maybe the inner tube is creased/folded? Slow the rotation gradually, or >> mark the tire with a piece of tape, moving it until it lines up with the >> hop. It's very likely you will figure it out if you just can examine that >> specific spot. >> >> Johan Larsson, >> Sweden >> >> >> >> On Sunday, October 19, 2014 5:44:04 AM UTC+2, Michael Williams wrote: >>> >>> Allright group, I have an inquiry regarding a thump-thump Ive >>> experienced pretty much only with supple( 120tpi) tires and this seems like >>> the place to get some possible answers. Im usually not nitpicky, but this >>> is VERY noticeable. Every variable is the same: Tubes, tire pressure, rim, >>> riding area, the only change is from a stoutish tire to a ' supple >>> tire'. I can noticeably see a hop in the tires through rotation. Im >>> 99.8% sure the tires are seated correctly, I can see an even line just >>> above the rim all the way around. the only thing I can think of is that >>> the irregularities of the tube are more pronounced due to the thinner walls >>> of the supple tire? That the sidewall/ overall stoutness of a heavier >>> tire dont allow those irregularities to show up? Anyone have experience >>> with this? Does it go away with more miles Thoughts? 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