Cable wear

forrester

I have a new bike with a white frame and forks, I have noticed after a few rides black marks appearing on the top of the forks as the brake hoses and gear cables rub against them as I turn, in time I am afraid the paint will wear away from the affected areas. Anyone know of any products or ideas to stop this or reduce the effects?

Thanks Matt.

dhxcme

put white electrical tape on the effected area to provide a disposble protective layer.

garsr6

helicopter tape from ebay, insulating tape will just wear away. i tried that.

Splasher

You can buy bespoke patches from people like lizard skin - clear for understated look, carbon or leather if that's your thing!

omegas

Helicopter tape does what it says on the packet but is so overpriced (cost me a fortune to do the rotor blades on my helicopter)

http://www.justridingalong.co.uk/shop.p ... 630124469c

Most LBS sell the patch kits like these:

http://www.dbcycleproducts.com/page2.htm

Or get to B&Q they have:

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/nav.j ... &x=44&y=11

Does a better job than helicopter tape as it’s easier to work with, you get 10m x 50mm, last for ever and harder to see on the frame. ( and it cost so little if you mess up rip it off put it in the bin and try another strip) . You might want to put a strip along the underside of your down tube to.