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New bike arrived at the weekend lovely shiny and carbon
there are frame protectors at the head tube and the
underside of the down tube what if anything should I use
on the rest of it?I've read about Helitape but never used it
is it worth it ?
never been to precious about my bikes before it is a MTB
after all as long as it runs smoothly the scratches and stone chips are inevitable
but with this being carbon I don't want to take
any chances ...so what do the good people of forum think?
Hi I used a pack called bike sheiks all pre cut & easy to fit.Or pop onto 'bike tart ' website they have some good self cut rolls on there.Once you got it spend time getting it right as I missed a few spots.
This stuff [url] http://shop.upgradebikes.co.uk/Catalogue/Frame-Protection/Shelter-Tape-Kit [/url] is really good, have some on my Mojo SL 🙂
I've bought [url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sports-cover-bike-shield-frame-protector-set/ ]this[/url] frame saver tape from Wiggle and it's really great quality.
The tape from both [url= http://www.justridingalong.com/trail-stuff/copter-tape-frame-tape/copter-tape.html ]JRA[/url] and [url= http://www.biketart.com/76/products/biketape-invisible-frame-protection.aspx ]Biketart[/url] are spot on as well.
I also use [url= http://www.biketart.com/524/products/frame-wrap.aspx ]Framewrap[/url] around the chainstays of my bikes. It works great and stops damage from the chain or rocks and stones that get thrown up.
Use a hairdryer to gently warm the tape up and it'll go on easier.