My wife has a new step through bike but her foot is scuffing the downtube as she gets on the bike.
Is there a clear protective tape we can use as I don’t want to buy a full set for an mtb.
Frame protection tape
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Re: Frame protection tape
helicopter tape
you can buy it in rolls and cut to size
you can buy it in rolls and cut to size
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Re: Frame protection tape
Various older threads discussing helicopter tape are in the forum and are well worth reviewing.
Re: Frame protection tape
Helicopter tape has become a bit of a generic term, some good, some rubbish.
3M recommend their 8671 HS tape for bikes, which is what I use. Not sure where to get it from, the supplier I used seems to have upped the minimum quantity, I made the mistake once of buying something on ebay that claimed to be this 3M tape and it was nothing like, I got a refund. Pretty much any tape will do, it's just that using the good stuff means only doing it once.
3M recommend their 8671 HS tape for bikes, which is what I use. Not sure where to get it from, the supplier I used seems to have upped the minimum quantity, I made the mistake once of buying something on ebay that claimed to be this 3M tape and it was nothing like, I got a refund. Pretty much any tape will do, it's just that using the good stuff means only doing it once.
Re: Frame protection tape
I got this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272097021185 ... 0906513798
The reason was the same; a step through ebike with a very scuffable downtube. Does the job at a very economic price
The reason was the same; a step through ebike with a very scuffable downtube. Does the job at a very economic price
Re: Frame protection tape
Thanks for your help. Have ordered helicopter tape.