Helicopter Tape

waby1234

Hi there,

Has anybody got any recommendations of where to buy helicopter tape online, for protecting against cable rub etc?

I've seen some here at http://www.biketart.com/products/biketape but haven't used the company before - has anyone used them?

I probably need a 50mm wide strip, and 1m worth.

If anyone has any recommendations then that'd be great.

Cheers

jclem

I ordered some from them on Thursday and it arrived Saturday morning. It's the first time I've used any and I had no problems with it at all.
They also gave me a £5 voucher off a £25 spend when I signed up to their mailing list.

cooldad

Loads on Ebay

dp1

Paragon tapes on ebay sell two types

Ian43

Yep got mine from paragon it is good stuff.

waby1234

Ok great, nice one thanks for the info.

Andy B

www.helitape.co.uk

I know the lad who sell it, you'd recognise some of his Pinkbike POD's if I could be bothered finding them

dan1502

I've ordered from www.helitape.co.uk a few times. Always arrives quickly and with a few cleaning wipes. It's quite a thick heavy duty tape compared to some too.

AM-MAD-XD

I've ordered some tape from paragontapes of ebay, I'll let you know what it is like.

nwmlarge

i got mine from paragon good stuff
i went for 50mm and can always cut it down to suit

Daz555

Loads of 3M bike/helitape on ebay. Does the job.

I just bought another few strips today as I plan on covering my lads new (Islabike Cnoc 16) bike in it to keep it looking shiny and preserve its resale value.

To be honest I'd probably be wise to cover him in it as well given the scrapes he gets into!

snowden_88

where do you guys put the tape to protect the frame? I put some on the bottom tube.

Pudseyp

snowden_88 wrote:

where do you guys put the tape to protect the frame? I put some on the bottom tube.

Err anywhere that you may pick up chips....so down tube, under the bottom bracket, under the rear stays and on top on the chain side to prevent chain slap damage....

Also keep some for the missus when she has her moaning head on

waby1234

waby1234

I've ordered from helitape.co.uk so we'll see how I get on! Thanks for all the advice

nwmlarge

i have mine on my rear stay and some where the cables rub near the head tube

TowerRider

Slightly different question. What is the correct way (or how do you) to remove this tape? thinking of putting it on the car but would like to remove when lease ends.

waby1234

I haven't tried it but a tiny bit of WD40 to remove any sticky residue, or I believe you can get specialist adhesive remover.

aidso

nwmlarge wrote:

i got mine from paragon good stuff
i went for 50mm and can always cut it down to suit

You'll not be cutting much outta that...5CM?

I use it to cover the area between the chain and frame, where it slaps - got it from Ebay.

apreading

Perhaps the manufacturers should start putting this miracle stuff over the entire frame - no more stone chips!

Both the Specialized bikes I have bought for my son have it on the chain stay and this seems a very good idea. Dont know whether Spesh do it or it was the LBS but it makes alot of sense.

Rick_huggins

Another +1 for Paragon Tapes on ebay; I bought a 14 piece variety pack for £9.99; loads of cut's in there including some decent sheets to avoid chain slap on my 5 swingarm; so far. so good

nosnevets_semaj

BIketart tape is awesome. Watch the video on how to put it on. So simple.