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Reynolds Strike w Disc Cover

Coasterx

May 18, 11 11:30

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Reynolds Strike w Disc Cover	Quote \| Reply

Has anyone actually seen/put a Reynolds Strike with Disc Cover? Have you seen one the fits proper without a silly gap?

Recommendations?

WB does not list Reynolds strike in the 'predefined' wheel list so I am hesitant to measure and end up with something that doesn't fit right.

Suggestions?

wasfast

May 18, 11 13:38

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Re: Reynolds Strike w Disc Cover [Coasterx] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

I bought one from wheelbuilder for my Strikes and it fit fine. If I did it again, I'd completely skip the plastic bolts and the drilling for them. Tape the perimeter and you're all set.

Frenchman

May 18, 11 13:44

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Re: Reynolds Strike w Disc Cover [Coasterx] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

I got one and it worked fine once I sanded the drive-side hole to make it slightly larger so it would fit well with the cassette.

DV1

May 18, 11 14:53

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Re: Reynolds Strike w Disc Cover [Coasterx] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

I called WB a few weeks ago about this exact setup fit question and they indicated they had built "many" with "no issues" for strikes.

DV1

May 18, 11 14:55

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Re: Reynolds Strike w Disc Cover [wasfast] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

wasfast wrote:

I bought one from wheelbuilder for my Strikes and it fit fine. If I did it again, I'd completely skip the plastic bolts and the drilling for them. Tape the perimeter and you're all set.

Could you elaborate? You'd really trust just tape?

wasfast

May 20, 11 7:04

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Re: Reynolds Strike w Disc Cover [DV1] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

The plastic bolts don't really secure the cover all that much and the lip tends to not sit perfectly flat against the rim. Myself and others use a single layer of electrical tape to seal the edge. My only caution with electrical tape specifically is that the adhesive is very heat sensitive and can become gummy and soft in the heat. You can find other posts via the search where folks only used tape and no fasteners.

jackmott

May 20, 11 7:07

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Re: Reynolds Strike w Disc Cover [DV1] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

I've been using just tape on my wife's wheel and my wheel for 2 years now. No problems.

there are a couple advantages:

1. tape actually holds the cover still, no movement up/down over bumps, which makes it quieter than the bolts, and makes the cover last long (tends to crack around the center hole otherwise)

2. its probably hair splittingly more aero with tape

if you use good quality 3m tape, and clean both surfaces before hand, it absolutely holds it on strongly.

check the tape before each race, no problems.

the extra cautious can use the plastic bolts AND tape to get the first benefit still.

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Bypasskid

Jul 18, 12 8:48

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Re: Reynolds Strike w Disc Cover [jackmott] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

You still need to take the cassette off right?

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Karl

Jul 18, 12 8:58

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Re: Reynolds Strike w Disc Cover [Bypasskid] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Yes, cassette must come off. I use the tape method- no plastic bolts- and think it works much better. I add some packing tape to the inside drive side to hold it in place before the electrical tape.

EricB

Jul 18, 12 9:10

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Re: Reynolds Strike w Disc Cover [Karl] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

I first used just the screws to hold mine onto my Strikes and the covers rubbed scrapes into the wheels after a very short time from moving slightly back and forth. My biggest suggestion is to spend the extra few dollars and get a really good quality 3M tape. It works wonders, no need for the screws at all. It also completely stops the cover from moving therefore scratching the wheels. Best of Luck

E

Max Daddy

Jul 18, 12 10:07

Post #11 of 12 (633 views)

Re: Reynolds Strike w Disc Cover [EricB] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

I put electrical tape around the perimeter where the cover will sit first. Then tape the cover to that. This prevents the scraping on the wheel. Plus it gives my OCD butt more to obsess over.

rbuike

Jul 18, 12 12:25

Post #12 of 12 (598 views)

Re: Reynolds Strike w Disc Cover [Coasterx] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Wheelbuilder sells Reynolds wheels and they make the cover. I ordered one with my wheels, fits perfect! And as the rest have stated, tape the cover on, don't bother with the fasteners.

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