Originally Posted by
cudak888
The classic VO steel band solution would be ideal if it came with semi-rigid plastic inner rings to prevent marring on the paint.
This with the aforementioned plastic inset would provide protection to the frame while still appearing C&V. The plastic would also overcome the inevitable issue of baked-on bar wrap or rubber.
-Kurt
On my grand record there are some ancient ones with cloth bar tape under them. Seems to work but I love the hinged aluminum ones that I put on for the second cage. Anything that doesn't slip works for me. They all are just ways to hydrate down the road.