Cables rubbing on frame???????.

kayo74
kayo74 Posts: 299
edited October 2011 in Road beginners
Hi Forum,

Any suggesting on stopping the cables from rubbing on the framework of my bike. Only now it is taking the paint off and showing the bare ali, bit concerned!!.

Many thanks Jay.

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  • desweller
    desweller Posts: 5,175
    Helicopter tape
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  • dodgy
    dodgy Posts: 2,890
    You've left it a bit late, best to put preventative measure in place before the paint is rubbed off. But for next time, there are lots of products to help..

    I use little patches of fablon (you can also the more expensive 'helicopter tape', but fablon is good enough. You can also get things like these:

    http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/jagwire- ... 58812.html

    Paint some nail varnish over the scratches.
  • gilesjuk
    gilesjuk Posts: 340
    You can get stick on gel pads to stop the rubbing. I bought my last lot at Halfords.

    http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165524
  • wishitwasallflat
    wishitwasallflat Posts: 2,927
    I bought a set from from Halfords but I wouldn't again as the shapes are pre-cut and not many were useful - better to buy a roll or sheet and cut the shape(s) you need.
  • mroli
    mroli Posts: 3,622
    Something like this is good: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Protective-3M ... 2eb7ccf147

    You can also put it on the chainstay to prevent stone/chain chipping. Be careful not to get carried away and wrap the whole bike in it though!
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  • boneyjoe
    boneyjoe Posts: 369
    On the odd occassion I need it, my local Evans have been happy to give me some helicopter tape - for free!
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  • prawny
    prawny Posts: 5,440
    I've just covered my new baby in helicopter tape, I 've done the headtube and chainstay, have your cables rubbed anywhere else? I want to learn from your misfortune :twisted:
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  • kayo74
    kayo74 Posts: 299
    prawny wrote:
    I've just covered my new baby in helicopter tape, I 've done the headtube and chainstay, have your cables rubbed anywhere else? I want to learn from your misfortune :twisted:

    Just rubbed on the headtube right and left side. But will be buying some helicopter tape this week
  • prawny
    prawny Posts: 5,440
    kayo74 wrote:
    prawny wrote:
    I've just covered my new baby in helicopter tape, I 've done the headtube and chainstay, have your cables rubbed anywhere else? I want to learn from your misfortune :twisted:

    Just rubbed on the headtube right and left side. But will be buying some helicopter tape this week

    Cool, thanks should be covered. I got mine on ebay btw, it's good stuff.
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  • Oceanblue
    Oceanblue Posts: 158
    should you want to take helicopter tape off does it leave a mess?
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    Nothing that can't be wiped off fairly easily - maybe a bit of residue of the glue. Nothing to worry about.

    Incidentally, I've used both fablon and helicopter type tape. The fablon seems less visible being thinner but it is less tough. I put some on the side of the chainstay which is often marked (never quite sure how) and within a couple of rides I had some scuffs in the fablon. The helicopter tape wouldn't have noticed it.

    If paints already rubbed off it might be best to get the carbon effect patches - or use carefully cut discs of insulation tape.
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  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    Nothing that can't be wiped off fairly easily - maybe a bit of residue of the glue. Nothing to worry about.

    Incidentally, I've used both fablon and helicopter type tape. The fablon seems less visible being thinner but it is less tough. I put some on the side of the chainstay which is often marked (never quite sure how) and within a couple of rides I had some scuffs in the fablon. The helicopter tape wouldn't have noticed it.

    If paints already rubbed off it might be best to get the carbon effect patches - or use carefully cut discs of insulation tape.
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  • MattC59
    MattC59 Posts: 5,408
    Tape, or these:
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7268
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  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    MattC59 wrote:
    Tape, or these:
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7268

    Ahhh, that was handy!

    These are the carbon ones for the already marked OP frame!

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7460
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  • ba68
    ba68 Posts: 156
    These are good, a little pricey for what they are but seem to work, different sizes for brake or gear cables

    http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/81 ... mm-x2.html
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    ba68 wrote:
    These are good, a little pricey for what they are but seem to work, different sizes for brake or gear cables

    http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/81 ... mm-x2.html

    Not convinced myself - they are still moving against the paint so unless they somehow shed grit that falls between them and the frame, I can't see how they can do anything other than reducing the problem (rather than eliminating it).

    I've not tried them though. But then I wouldn't risk it!
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  • ba68
    ba68 Posts: 156
    They are very soft rubber, they actually tend to abrade in use and shed some small particles of rubber I think they will do the job, only had them on for a few months and seem fine so far, time will tell! Will report back next year!
  • dru
    dru Posts: 1,341
    ba68 wrote:
    They are very soft rubber, they actually tend to abrade in use and shed some small particles of rubber I think they will do the job, only had them on for a few months and seem fine so far, time will tell! Will report back next year!

    I've got jagwire versions of these - and they have caused problems and rub marks on my white frame - I'd go the route of helicopter tape next time.

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