Foss Tubes

[Michael Hechmer]

I ordered one of these new Foss Tubes from RBW (forgot to order the proprietary patces, dang) It arrived with a set of warnings, and a role of two sided tape that looks like maybe a new fangled rim tape, but no instructions.  It is explicit about only using this tube with the stated tire size.

I ordered the medium - 34-44 for use with a Jack Brown, but what arrived is huge and labeled 1.95 (50) - 2.25 (57).  Should I return this tube or try to use it?

Assuming the inclosed tape is a new kind of rim tape, do I replace the current tape or install it over the existing tape? 

Does anyone have personal experience with these tubes and what can they share?

Thanks,

michael

[charlie]

I would call Rivendell up and ask them............

[jimD]

Michael,

I just received a shipment from Riv.

I too ordered Foss tubes to go with my Jack Browns.

The boxes are labeled 1.35 - 1.75.

I suspect that you have the fatties.

-JimD

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[Mitch Browne]

Michael,

I just received a Riv box o' FOSS for my Marathon Supreme 40's

They shipped  700 x 1.35-1.75 so it looks like you have extra large.

I don't know if I have to replace my Velox with the included apparent rim strips but will find out soon.

Mitch

San Luis Obispo, CA

[Michael Hechmer]

OK, I now have the right size tube in my possession, but am still perplexed about what to do with the role of two sided tape.  What have others done - glued it to the rim tape, replaced the rim tape, glued it to the inside of the tire, created another dust catcher on a shelf, or tossed it out?

michael,

keeping the rubber side down and the sunny side up

[Way Rebb]

The blue tape is rim liner. I took off the old liner, cleaned up the
rim a bit and put on the new. Besides being a really nice shade of
blue I figured it's all engineered to work together (and engineers
don't do goofy things).

I even looked around the net a bit before I bought them which led to
their web site which had an installation manual.

http://www.foss.com.tw/default.php?language=_eng

Regards,
Ray

[cyclotourist]

Engineers don't do goofy things, but then they hand it off to the marketing department...

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Cheers,
David
Redlands, CA

...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from
improving their taste than from improving their performance. - RTMS

[Way Rebb]

Oops, I meant to put a smily thing or an LOL after the engineer
comment. :)

> *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would
> probably benefit more from
> improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS

[Philip Williamson]

When engineers do goofy things they will defend them to the death! Or
the next day, when they quietly de-goof the whole operation.

Philip

Philip Williamson
www.biketinker.com

[EricP]

It was not a goof - it was an unintended feature.

Still, these tubes seem interesting. Could be very nice for winter
riding when I don't want to worry about a flat tire. Can one assume
the rim strip is sticky on both sides to prevent tube creep and
possible problems with tearing out the valve?

Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN

On Sep 24, 2:27 am, Philip Williamson <philip.william...@gmail.com>
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