Rim Tape on Hed 3 Clincher?

Just got a new Hed 3 front (700 clincher)–it’s pretty smooth–do I need to put a rim strip between the wheel and the tube?

(I hate displaying my ignorance like this, but humility is supposed to be a good thing)

Not needed, however, you may want to sand down the rim joint (opposite the valve hole), and any burrs that may be around the valve hole.

I have a set of Hed 3’s (2 years now) and run them w/o rim tape. Do not see the need for it. I train and race on them and have had no problems. The reply about the sanding is a good point if you have that proble. Hope this helps.

Good Luck,

fal7

Brider is right, as long as there are no burrs, you don’t need it.