I’m wondering about Ride Wrap compared to a decent universal kit compared to a thick tape like alien shield. I just got a 2024 Stevo, used but basically new, and the seller has this clunky universal wrap that’s gotta go. I’m normally don’t care if my bike is pretty but I’m going to be hard on this bike.
What are people using for frame protection?
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I’m wondering about Ride Wrap compared to a decent universal kit compared to a thick tape like alien shield. I just got a 2024 Stevo, used but basically new, and the seller has this clunky universal wrap that’s gotta go. I’m normally don’t care if my bike is pretty but I’m going to be hard on this bike.
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Helicopter racers tape. I can't afford these overpriced kits
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Dyed Bros if you want to add some pizzaz to your bike.
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I use sheets of Kydex that I've cut and custom formed to the downtube with a bend to cover the BB. Now that I'm getting a 3d printer I have some ideas that I want to try.
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For my last bike build I used cheap universal amazon stuff on the frame and got a custom Ride Wrap kit for the fork. Yes, the fork was more expensive than the frame😂
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3M Scotchgard PPF, cut to fit, get a good cutter, if you're patient, you'll end up with a result that is close to what a Ridewrap is, will be pretty much invisible and will be very protective.
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I got tired of dealing with tape, I just ride my bikes and not worry about it.
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Have used RideWrap custom kits on my last 3 bikes. The kits cover well and were fairly easy to apply, they offer the ability to buy replacement pieces, which is huge for me. I also had a recent situation where I ordered a gloss finish kit for my Ripley by mistake, they worked with me and I got a matte finish quickly, returning the other kit was painless.
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I have a piece of thick shelter tape on my downtube to protect against rocks being thrown up. it may not look all that pretty, but it's taken some notable hits and does its job well. I've not used any of the other kits and thankfully have no dings to worry about. then again, I'm also riding a steel bike and not a carbon one, so that probably makes a difference, too.
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I just used this kit on my new Japhy: Bike frame protection by ALL MOUNTAIN STYLE
It was $34 shipped from Competitive Cyclist (clear/silver): All Mountain Style Honeycomb Frame Guard XL - Components
Obviously I can't say how good it is yet, but good first impressions and adhesive seems strong.
It was $34 shipped from Competitive Cyclist (clear/silver): All Mountain Style Honeycomb Frame Guard XL - Components
Obviously I can't say how good it is yet, but good first impressions and adhesive seems strong.
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Using the Ground Keeper frame keeper wrap set. Pretty basic but exactly what I needed and I like the company
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Looks like she got a couple sizes too small for that bike. It's not even covering the lower third of the frame. Also, you can let her know once she gets the proper size she'll no longer need the helmet since the bubble makes it redundant.
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I bought a custom matte kit from Invisiframe for my 2022 Trek Slash and a gloss for my Rocky Altitude, both were easy enough to install and it’s hard to tell they’re wrapped.
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If you want full coverage then it's worth getting a custom kit. Manually cutting tape for all the tricky spots would be a PITA! If you're only doing high wear areas then tape them over and call it good. I have bikes various degrees of protection. The bigger travel bike has a full Ride Wrap kit and no issues anywhere on the bike after 2 years of use. My other bikes get a strip of heavy clear tape on the top tube and down tube. Also a spot of coverage where my shoes tend to hit the st/cs and maybe where the tire would rub as well. Really depends on how much protection you're looking for.
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I've been pretty happy with my Ridewrap full tailored kits. Have had quite a few over the years. They do an admiral job on protection but one overlooked fact is that they make cleaning the bike much quicker and painless. IMO they help resale too. Have also done the shelter tape thing and that works too but the aesthetics are not as nice as a full kit.
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