Helicopter Tape & Rotors

deadpool2e

Hi all,

Anyone used Helicopter tape for there bikes? Is it worth it?

Also anything i need to be a ware of when buying bigger rotors (xt ones).

Cheers

The Spiderman

Helicopter tape is great stuff.Just make sure you clean your frame thoroughly before applying,preferebly with an alcoholbased wipe,to degrease first.Also best to stick the centre of the tape first and spread outwards,to prevent air bubbles.

If you are going for a bigger rotor don't forget you will need an adaptor to suit .

(Avaliable cheaply on chain reaction,)

deadpool2e

Hi,

I have Fox Talas RLC front forks any one know what mount I will need to upgrade from a 160 rotor to a 180, I have looked but don’t know what IS mounts are or pole mounts?? Any links would be most grateful as …….

What else do I need? Can I use the bolts I already have and the small bits of metal that link 2 bolts together??

fake ID

I think you have a post mount fork and you should be able to find an adaptor at chainreaction but i would need to know the make and model of Disc brakes you have to help you futher.

www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories. ... goryID=563

deadpool2e

hi

I have last years shimano XT brakes and rotors, currently 160 on the front and want to go to 180 or 203 if possable. If i do go 203 at the front i will want 180 at the rear (fsr stumpjumper)

hope that info helps you help me.......

fake ID

this should be the right mount for the front brake

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=13747

I'm struggling to find someone online with the right mount for the rear brake you might be safer going into your local bike store or phoning chainreactioncycles.com and telling them what frame, fork, Disc brake you have and they might be able to sort you out.

I tried doing the 160mm rotor up 180mm rotor on a Santacruz Heckler frame with Hope brakes
and gave up after trying different adaptors the only thing that would work was to change the caliper.

memphis32

Helicopter tape?
Could someone please tell me what it is and why it's a good idea?

Ciaran500

Very strong tape used to protect your frame from cable rub and chips from the chain.

dirtbiker100

I've only really seen it on ebay is this the best place to get it?

The Spiderman

dirtbiker100 wrote:

I've only really seen it on ebay is this the best place to get it?

Or try www.justridingalong.co.uk

If you just need some to make some frame patches they sell a big bag of offcuts for a tenner.

deadpool2e

got mine from ebay....its good stuff

dirtbiker100

hey dead pool how much did you pay for how much?

see cos on ebay, buy it now prices of tape, free postage, 2m x 10cm = 16 quid where as from "Just riding along", 2m x 10cm = 32 quid!!!
they're both the same stuff too from 3M too.

deadpool2e

i got this one

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2m-x-10cm-3M-Heli ... dZViewItem

Cheers