Frame protection
04-25-22, 07:14 AM
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Frame protection
Any recommended methods for protecting frames against nicks and scratches?
I’ve seen wraps and ceramic coatings but wondering what everyone else does.
I’ve seen wraps and ceramic coatings but wondering what everyone else does.
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04-25-22, 08:54 AM
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04-25-22, 09:02 AM
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04-25-22, 07:38 PM
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If you really don't want your bike to acquire any nicks and scratches, you shouldn't ride it.
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04-25-22, 07:44 PM
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I ordered a pad for the top tube of my Long Haul Trucker, since I would be leaning it on various things. The first trip to the grocery store, the bike slipped as I was loading the groceries in the bags, and the top tube scraped across a rusty sign post, which was a stamped piece of metal, and left an inch and a half long scrape. The bike was less than a week old. The pad came later. 
The scrape was touched up with a Sharpie marker. Still there eleven years later. Doesn't bother me.
The scrape was touched up with a Sharpie marker. Still there eleven years later. Doesn't bother me.
04-26-22, 09:16 AM
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For something that's going to stay primarily on pavement, I don't worry too much about protecting the frame other than the drive-side chainstay and points where cable housings or brake lines might rub through the paint/finish. For these areas, I use some clear Lizard Skins frame protection stickers.
If you're talking about carbon gravel or mountain bike, I'd probably use something a little more heavy-duty on the underside of the down tube to provide a little bit of protection from rocks that get tossed up.
04-26-22, 01:30 PM
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It’s a gravel bike but will mostly be ridden on pavement.
I’m more concerned about scratching and scraping from handling and transportation.
I’ve ordered 30 ft of 8 mil helicopter tape so that should do it.
and yeah I get it, bikes are meant to be ridden and should acquire signs of use. Mine will certainly do that.
I’m more concerned about scratching and scraping from handling and transportation.
I’ve ordered 30 ft of 8 mil helicopter tape so that should do it.
and yeah I get it, bikes are meant to be ridden and should acquire signs of use. Mine will certainly do that.
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04-26-22, 06:09 PM
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A bike is a tool. Tools wear. Tools get dinged and tools get lost, stolen or even broken. Enjoy riding the bike and don't worry about the dings. If you must worry, and if it's a road bike, then yes, a protective film is a good option. If it's a mountain bike, a cut up old tire taped under the down tube and bottom bracket will protect that area pretty well but looks kinda ugly....or cool as heck depending on who you are as a rider!
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04-26-22, 08:00 PM
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If you want to be both a collector and a cyclist, then keep the mantle-piece hanging on a wall and get a bike to ride you are not worrying about scratching.
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04-27-22, 03:46 AM
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