3 months ago i cleaned the inside of the rim

used bathroom silicon over the spokes then the rim tape on top

After removing the tyre and the rim tape, the nipples have rusted and worn the silcon away

Q1 Do i replace the nipples (if so where can you buy them)

Q2 Do i get the dremel out and re-seal the rim

cheers

Hi,

If its just suface rust on the nipples,just clean them off,put a new rim tape on,and, its my opinion,others might differ, put in a tyre sealant -GOOP -Dr Sludge - etc. Best of luck because there are lots of posts on this subject, and lots of answers.

Two of the numerous posts on the topic can be found here:

http://www.trialscentral.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9171

http://www.trialscentral.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9049 (mainly at the end of the thread)

I had this issue, tried different stuff.

I think the main point causing this problem is the rim tape not sealing well near the valve. If your rim tape does not fit well tight around the valve, the air finds its way there and then goes out trough each spoke.

So if the rim tape fits loosely around the valve, try to seal it (many suggestions from grease to "silicon grease" to straight silicon, etc.). Also make sure the hole for the valve on the rim tape is not being pulled on one side or another, make sure it's perfectly in the center over the valve.

I don't think trying to seal each spoke is a good solution, if the air reaches that point, then the rim tape is not doing its job in the first place. A new rim tape fitted on a clean rim without any chemical product at all might in fact be the solution

Two of the numerous posts on the topic can be found here:

http://www.trialscentral.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9171

http://www.trialscentral.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9049 (mainly at the end of the thread)

I don't think trying to seal each spoke is a good solution, if the air reaches that point, then the rim tape is not doing its job in the first place. A new rim tape fitted on a clean rim without any chemical product at all might in fact be the solution

might in fact be the correctsolution.

wish i had a pound for every time you've answered this topic Nigel

Why not fit an inner tube?

Two of the numerous posts on the topic can be found here:

http://www.trialscentral.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9171

http://www.trialscentral.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9049 (mainly at the end of the thread)

I don't think trying to seal each spoke is a good solution, if the air reaches that point, then the rim tape is not doing its job in the first place. A new rim tape fitted on a clean rim without any chemical product at all might in fact be the solution

might in fact be the correctsolution.

wish i had a pound for every time you've answered this topic Nigel

Wouldn't be so bad if it were the RIGHT solution

OK I give in.

You carry on with the bodges and even when an unsolicited newby has a problem you muppets still think you know best.

I never said my way is the only way just reasoned why it was a good way. I never said you "gummy up my wheel bandits were wrong , even though you probably are.

I will say no more on the subject, ever.

liar

Myresponse relating to Nigel Dabsters advice was not a dig at him. I have seen him reply to this question a lot. Hence my comment. Personally i think he's right. Once you silicone your rim the next time you adjust your spokes chances are they'll leak. Then you have a leak and a load of gunge to clean off

Hi there!

there are many ways to do it but the key thing is to get the rim very clean! It is crucial to have no mud in the groove where the rim tape sits.

Then once you have done this you need nothing more than tyre soap. Mix your tyre soap so that it is thick not watery. Then brush on all the way round the rim where the tape is going to sit. When the tyre soap goes off it drys very tacky, giving the rim tape a good bond to the rim. Then fit your valve making sure it is a good tight fit so the air escape.

This should always work.

Using silcoln or any other substance is normally just a waste of time and creates a lot of mess.

I hope this is of help?