Downtube Protection
theblarney
Posts: 102
Hi,
I would like to protect the downtube from the normal stone chips etc so I bought some 3M helicopter tape. This evening I tried to apply it but due to its width and the shape of the downtube of my Trance 650b, the tape would not sit properly even though I hated the tape up to make it more sticky.
When I demo'd a few Specialized bikes they all had a tape of some kind on them that had cuts down the sides so the tape sat properly so im guessing there maybe a company that does them?
Apart from the obvious and make my own cuts in the tape, are there companies that provide specific downtube protector tape?
Thanks
Gavin
I would like to protect the downtube from the normal stone chips etc so I bought some 3M helicopter tape. This evening I tried to apply it but due to its width and the shape of the downtube of my Trance 650b, the tape would not sit properly even though I hated the tape up to make it more sticky.
When I demo'd a few Specialized bikes they all had a tape of some kind on them that had cuts down the sides so the tape sat properly so im guessing there maybe a company that does them?
Apart from the obvious and make my own cuts in the tape, are there companies that provide specific downtube protector tape?
Thanks
Gavin
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Try invisiframe and allmountainstyle.A Flock of Birds
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I've got Bike Shield for mine. Completely clear so you will barely see it.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/ext ... k-ec0054310 -
I've got nothing on mine, works a treat.0
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Thats useful information Chunkers1980 thanks.Chunkers1980 wrote:I've got nothing on mine, works a treat.0 -
theblarney wrote:
Thats useful information Chunkers1980 thanks.Chunkers1980 wrote:I've got nothing on mine, works a treat.
His point is that it isnt really necessary. If, however, you deem it essential, why not buy a mudguard like the Mucky Nutz Crud Catcher and kill two birds with one stone - clean/non-chipped downtube and no mud in your eyes.0
