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Bought a new bare frame Vitus Rapide FS which has no downtube protection. I intend to RideWrap most of it but thinking I need something thicker and rubbery for the lower end of the downtime.BB area.

Any reason not to go with the cheap and cheerful Zefal product? Anything much better? Lots of Chinese things on Amazon. Do I even need to bother? (I'm a really old bloke doing XC type stuff, very slowly!)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zefal-Unisexs-Downtube-Armour-Protection/dp/B07Z8F3SC3


 
Posted : 23/04/2024 10:28 am
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Mastic tape works brilliantly for this.

3m 2228 is the one to Google for.


 
Posted : 23/04/2024 10:30 am
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Do I even need to bother? (I’m a really old bloke doing XC type stuff, very slowly!)

Honestly, probably not, especially if you've wrapped it.


 
Posted : 23/04/2024 10:32 am
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[url= https://www.allmountainstyle.com/collections/bike-guards ]AMS Honeycomb[/url] is great for downtubes.
Even old blokes can have stones flick up 🙂


 
Posted : 23/04/2024 10:42 am
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At that price it needs to be great 😂


 
Posted : 23/04/2024 10:45 am
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Oh yeah blimey! that's the official site, can be had cheaper all over the place 🙂


 
Posted : 23/04/2024 4:22 pm