Protective film for cable rub areas
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Ski saver is what I use. You can get it in ski or snowboard width. I usually go to the local ski store that also rents skis and pick some up for about 1-2 dollars a foot.
this is the same stuff that is labeled as bike saver but much wider and way cheaper.
It is very thick and can last a long time.
this is the same stuff that is labeled as bike saver but much wider and way cheaper.
It is very thick and can last a long time.
I use those clear tyre patches.
Danton wrote:I use those clear tyre patches.
are they not a bitch to remove?
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Almost every carbon patch I've tried hasn't worked. They soon peel off due to the stiffness of the carbon. I'm totally fed up with those.
I'm now using a thick transparent vinyl film supposedly made by 3M. You can get a whole sheet with a load of little ovalised protectors & chainstay protectors... you can also cut your own shapes. It's the best thing I've tried yet. The cheapskate lightweight option is electrical tape.
I'm now using a thick transparent vinyl film supposedly made by 3M. You can get a whole sheet with a load of little ovalised protectors & chainstay protectors... you can also cut your own shapes. It's the best thing I've tried yet. The cheapskate lightweight option is electrical tape.
Helicopter tape works.
For certain parts stiffer is more important than lighter.
+1 for helicopter tape (for leading-edges of helicopter main and tail rotors to prevent particle erosion): http://racerstape.com/heli.html
aarw wrote:are they not a bitch to remove?
Well since they stay in their place I don't have to remove them
They have changed colour a little from totally clear to yellowed colour so if you have a white frame, watch out. But my R3 frame is black, so you don't notice.
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I use BikeShield tape.
As with any protective tape, you have to clean and degrease the frame area well before applying.
As with any protective tape, you have to clean and degrease the frame area well before applying.
I like this stuff:
http://www.shop3m.com/70071373891.html
It's available in a variety of different sizes and quantities and relatively inexpensive.
It's nice and thin so it is not very visible when used (it's really nice for protecting decals on bikes where the decals are not underneath the clear coat) but seems to be durable thus far.
http://www.shop3m.com/70071373891.html
It's available in a variety of different sizes and quantities and relatively inexpensive.
It's nice and thin so it is not very visible when used (it's really nice for protecting decals on bikes where the decals are not underneath the clear coat) but seems to be durable thus far.
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I have used this for years, enuff to cover the entire bike
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2/ ... C_ID=10010
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2/ ... C_ID=10010
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The 3M stuff is great. Super durable, stays clear, and stretches to adhere to curves. Also, it can be removed easily and leaves no sticky crap behind.
I bought a 6' x 12" roll of it for $25 or something. It's enough to last me forever.
I bought a 6' x 12" roll of it for $25 or something. It's enough to last me forever.
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+1 on the helicopter tape (3M and other brands). PLease note that it can be strong enough to also remove your clearcoat...
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