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Review on Gorilla 6100101 Handy 1 Pack Black: Sturdy and Versatile Adhesive Solution by Tom Beland

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Ideal for MTB tubeless and on the trail, Just Incase

Gorilla 3044401 Tape Handy Roll is a great economical alternative to expensive rim tape to convert mountain bike tires to tubeless. I always keep a roll of this on hand as its uses seem endless. I always wrap a couple of 20 inch lengths around my mini pump on my MTB just in case. You never know when you'll need it on the trail to attach something to your bike, temporarily tape a tear in a tire, secure the soles of your shoes, or whatever else might happen to you. The first time I used it to convert a set of rims to tubeless. I tried Stan's & Muck-Off tapes, but the rim had a rough surface around the spoke holes, causing the tape to constantly cut and puncture. I chose Gorilla Tape as it is thicker and stiffer. The rims have an inner width of 20mm and a deep trough/belly. Rough/sharp edges within the rim were no problem with Gorilla Tape. The inside of the rim is also almost completely covered, leaving plenty of room for the tire beads. The tire bead seized and "burst" when both rims were first inflated. I had no issues with this tubeless setup. If you're looking for a cost-effective alternative to tubeless rim tape, the Gorilla Tape Handy Roll might be for you. I think it's important to have "just in case" trace situations. Thank you for taking the time to read my review. I hope you find them helpful.

Pros
  • Tapes
Cons
  • Some Mistakes