Love it so far, only done a couple of 15mile rides but loving it
Thing is the frame is matte black, and the previous owner ,although rarely used the bike, has scratched the frame.
It’s got scuff marks on the top tube on the sides – maybe from a car rack?
And a few scratches to non drive side chain stay
And a small chip on downtube.
I plan on Heli taping the whole frame to keep it best condition I can, but can I repair these scuffs/scratches before I tape? Will it be worth it?
Ive looked up how to repair, and people have mentioned painting in a scratch with flat black paint (which I have, for model painting) or even sharpie pen, but there’s far too many scratches to paint in I think
Love it so far, only done a couple of 15mile rides but loving it
Ever looked at it while riding it? Crack on and use it. Helitape any bits where cable rub is causing the scuffs or could wear a bit, and don’t worry about the rest.
helitape key areas where cables can rub, clamps will grip and areas that are likely to get stone chips (ie down the bottom of the downtube) and that is it. Helitape has it’s uses to protect those areas, marks on other areas are mementos from every ride.
helitape key areas where cables can rub, clamps will grip and areas that are likely to get stone chips (ie down the bottom of the downtube) and that is it. Helitape has it’s uses to protect those areas, marks on other areas are mementos from every ride.
This. A few strategically placed patches of helitape is all you need to protect against cable rub wear, which can get pretty bad. Otherwise don’t bother.
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