Frame protection

jonnyboy66uk
jonnyboy66uk Posts: 260
edited January 2013 in Road buying advice
So, I have just got myself a new supersix and I am enquiring to the best frame protection to be using.

So many choices on ebay, but does anyone have any recommendations?

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  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    Use what is often referred to as Helicopter tape.

    This is a clear, self adhesive, thick tape which is almost invisible when applied.

    Comes on rolls or in strips and is easily cut and shaped.

    Also sometimes listed as bike frame protection tape.

    I have it on my bike - can you see it?

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    Yellow is the new Black.
  • danlikesbikes
    danlikesbikes Posts: 3,898
    + 1 on that its bloody good stuff, can't see it in the photo above but can guess that its protecting the frame from cable damage when the bars are turned amongst other area's.
    Pain hurts much less if its topped off with beating your mates to top of a climb.
  • jonnyboy66uk
    jonnyboy66uk Posts: 260
    Danlikesbikes wrote:
    + 1 on that its bloody good stuff, can't see it in the photo above but can guess that its protecting the frame from cable damage when the bars are turned amongst other area's.


    Aha.. Should have made it more clear!! I have my mountain bike covered in heli tape but i got it from ebay and its not the best stuff, So what I am after is where to buy the best heli tape!

    I really must explain myself sometimes!
  • smoggysteve
    smoggysteve Posts: 2,909
    Yellow bar tape?

    Nice.
  • g00se
    g00se Posts: 2,221
    Try to get the 3M stuff. Most folks on ebay seem to be getting rolls of the tape and cutting it to length will a fair mark up. I recall reading the tape made by 3M is the best for not discolouring - so see if you can be sure of buying that stuff.
  • crankycrank
    crankycrank Posts: 1,830
    g00se wrote:
    Try to get the 3M stuff. Most folks on ebay seem to be getting rolls of the tape and cutting it to length will a fair mark up. I recall reading the tape made by 3M is the best for not discolouring - so see if you can be sure of buying that stuff.
    +1 and just make sure you get the outdoor/UV resistant version. It doesn't turn yellow.
  • Vinnyc19
    Vinnyc19 Posts: 202
    Paragon tapes on eBay is what people keep recommending
    My stead Giant Trance x 29er
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    Danlikesbikes wrote:
    can't see it in the photo above

    Oh the irony :lol:
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    SmoggySteve wrote:
    Yellow bar tape?

    Nice.

    Indeed, took me ages to choose 8)
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • smoggysteve
    smoggysteve Posts: 2,909
    smidsy wrote:
    SmoggySteve wrote:
    Yellow bar tape?

    Nice.

    Indeed, took me ages to choose 8)


    What colour is the saddle ? I notice you hid that from the pic. Its not not yellow is it?
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    Black as a saddle should be and to match seat tube. Yellow tape to pick out accent colour in head tube so all as per the rules B-)
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    I have taped a few frames. It does tend to show the dirt, particularly on edges as well as being harder to clean. It works well on dark colours, whereas over white can be a tad disappointing unless you like the grungy look?
    Apply it in a clean area on a warm day - you'll need a hairdryer and a scalpel too. The thicker stuff doesn't handle compound curves like fork crowns and bulging headtubes either
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..

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