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Ryder Tubeless Rim Tape 25m 24MM Logo

R 115.00
SKU: RU12051
by Ryder
Type: Rim Tape
In stock

???? What the specs mean

Size: 25m x 28mm

  • 25 meters long → enough for multiple wheel builds
  • 28 mm width → suited to many modern MTB rims (especially ~25–27 mm internal width)

???? Always match tape width to your internal rim width (usually +2–4 mm wider than the rim’s internal measurement).


Coverage claims (slightly inconsistent—here’s the reality)

  • “Enough for 12 x 29er wheels
  • “Enough for 20 29er wheel sets

These two don’t line up. Realistically:

  • A 29er rim typically uses ~2–2.5 m of tape (depending on overlaps)
  • So 25 m roll = roughly:
    • 10–12 individual wheels, or
    • 5–6 full wheelsets

???? The “20 wheel sets” claim is almost certainly marketing exaggeration.


Ease of use

  • “Shapes to rim profile easily”
    → Tape is flexible enough to conform to:
    • Deep channels
    • Hookless or hooked rims
  • Helps avoid air bubbles and poor sealing

Compatibility

  • “Fits all modern rims”
    → Works with:
    • Tubeless-ready MTB rims
    • Most gravel and some road rims (if width matches)

???? When this is a good choice

  • You build or maintain multiple bikes
  • You want one roll for repeated use
  • You’re setting up tubeless tires at home

⚠️ What to watch out for

  • Make sure 28 mm is the right width for your rims
  • Apply with proper tension and overlap (usually 1–2 full wraps)
  • Clean the rim bed before applying, or it won’t seal well

⚖️ Bottom line

It’s a solid, no-nonsense tubeless tape roll—good value if you’re doing multiple setups. Just ignore the inflated coverage claim and expect around 5–6 full 29er wheelsets per roll in real-world use.