Tape to protect Carbon Frame

Cionn

Afternoon,


I have recently received a perfect new bike with a lovely carbon frame in mat black. I am delighted with the bike, however my problem is that I need to put mudguards on so that I can take part in club spins. I use the SKS raceguards for this and they are easy to clip on. My issue is that I don't want the attachment points to mark the frame. I was thinking of using standard insulation tape to cover the frame however is there a better option. I don't want anything to cover too much of the frame, just the connecting points.but most importantly no marks or residue on the frame.

Any advice greatly appreciated

Thanks

Cionn

jamesd

Some clear 3M tape would do it - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-Clear-Bike-Protection-Tape-Film-Helicopter-Helitape-MTB-Bicycle-Frame-/292245987032

triggermortis

I cut up sections of old inner tube and wrap the frame with this at the points the mudguards attach.

Cionn

triggermortis wrote: »

I cut up sections of old inner tube and wrap the frame with this at the points the mudguards attach.

That's a cool and cheap idea. Cheers

Wishbone Ash

For the forks, there's no need to cut the tube as such, just slide a section up from the end of the fork. For the rear, you'll have to cut it.

Wishbone Ash

OP - SKS race blades are a much better option and they are attached on the skewer rather than the frame.

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/sks-raceblade-long-2-mudguards/rp-prod141522

saccades

Invisiframe.

Cionn

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

OP - SKS race blades are a much better option and they are attached on the skewer rather than the frame.

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/sks-raceblade-long-2-mudguards/rp-prod141522

I have thru axel fittings , not sure if they will fit. Time for a bit of research.

Cheers

Wishbone Ash

Cionn wrote: »

I have thru axel fittings , not sure if they will fit. Time for a bit of research.

Cheers

No they won't. Had a similar dilemma with my fixie.

wheelo01

What about something like this?


https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/LGpLDyy

It comes in clear, black, or carbon colour. I know you said no residue, but if you fit it properly, should be okay.
I think I might have some of these somewhere, if you are Dublin based, you're welcome to try it out.

theunforgiven

I have used this on my bike, works perfectly and easy to put on, most importantly, it stays on!!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00RN46JP6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1