Morning,

any recommendations for best source for this ? or a recommendation for an alternative ?

TIA

Posted 4 days ago

I use Gusset Tek Tape. I think you can get 1.5m X 100mm for around £12. It’s 3m tape (says it on the backing) and I found it was much cheaper than any other proper 3m stuff.

Posted 4 days ago

I have found this stuff is very good and cheaper than as lot of other options…
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Helicopter-Bike-Frame-Protection-Tape-Clear-Gloss-Finish/112927243132

Just done two forks with it and very pleased with the result.

Posted 4 days ago

Cheers guys

@Chapaking – what width did you go for ?

I’ll be doing an MTB and a CX bike

Posted 4 days ago

Sorry to hijack, but any recommendations for matt tape?

Posted 4 days ago

I got Indibike’s £30 basic kit for my hardtail and can recommend it.

It covers most tubes, wrapping round about halfway or more (maybe 2/3 for the top & down tubes).
Plus lots of smaller patches for cable rub and some left over lengths, probably enough to cover your cranks as well or most of your fork maybe.

They do a full kit as well but for that price you might as well go with Invisiframe and get one cut specifically for your frame.

Posted 4 days ago

what width did you go for ?

50mm

Posted 4 days ago

3M ventureshield from ebay

Posted 4 days ago

I needed a mixture of gloss and matt so went for this stuff:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLEAR-GLOSS-MATTE-Bike-Frame-Helicopter-Protection-tape-Vinyl-Film-UK-SELLER-/223137933984?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

Goes on well and is almost invisible but it is very thin (0.12mm) so probably won’t offer a massive amount of protection.

Posted 4 days ago

Thanks all – went for Chapa’s recommendation

Posted 4 days ago

What about invisiframe? Worth the cash
. Plus how tricky is it to install.

Posted 1 day ago

What about invisiframe?

I used it on my last frame before I built it up and its fairly easy to do if you’re patient. wouldn’t like to retro fit it on a complete bike tho!

Posted 1 day ago

I got mine from Just Riding Along, good wee store and I likevto try and support them in case I ever want a set of their wheels!

Posted 1 day ago

I have found this stuff is very good and cheaper than as lot of other options…
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Helicopter-Bike-Frame-Protection-Tape-Clear-Gloss-Finish/112927243132

@chapaking I’ve just ordered some, eBay was a minefield when I looked the other day so good to see some with a recommendation.

It’s for a lacquered raw aluminium, if it was painted I’d probably consider invisiframe.

Posted 1 day ago