Frame Protection

lochdara

I have a Trek Domane AL3 and its starting to get a few scratches from putting it on the bike rack. Any recommendations for clear paint protectors for under the crossbar and downtubes where it might rub against the bike rack when mounting it and securing?

C3PO

lochdara wrote: »

I have a Trek Domane AL3 and its starting to get a few scratches from putting it on the bike rack. Any recommendations for clear paint protectors for under the crossbar and downtubes where it might rub against the bike rack when mounting it and securing?

Plenty of options on Chain Reaction - Frame Protectors

lochdara

C3PO wrote: »

Plenty of options on Chain Reaction - Frame Protectors

Seen a few, just wondering if people used them and if they are any favourites. they range from €9.99 for bbb to 30 odd euro

Weepsie

3m tape or helicopter tape. Chesp enough on eBay.

lochdara

Weepsie wrote: »

3m tape or helicopter tape. Chesp enough on eBay.

That looks perfect. Thanks

Shoco83

Could you not just wrap a rag around the frame contact points?

lochdara

This is in halfords. Looks like it will work https://www.halfords.ie/motoring/paints-body-repair/adhesives/gorilla-clear-repair-tape-8-2-metres

lochdara

Shoco83 wrote: »

Could you not just wrap a rag around the frame contact points?

yeah, have done that, its a tight fit with the geometry of frame and width of the bars on rack. The clear tape should work.

secman

Get yourself down to a local builders provider and buy a length of pipe insulation, buy a guage to suit guage of your frame, cut it to suitable lengths and slip it on to the frame where required to prevent rub. It lasts forever almost.

Seth Brundle

Would the likes of central hearing pipe insulation be an option to cover the bars if the rack?
https://www.woodies.ie/economiser-pipe-insulation-365955

lochdara

Seth Brundle wrote: »

Would the likes of central hearing pipe insulation be an option to cover the bars if the rack?
https://www.woodies.ie/economiser-pipe-insulation-365955

yeah that could do also.

secman

Seth Brundle wrote: »

Would the likes of central hearing pipe insulation be an option to cover the bars if the rack?
https://www.woodies.ie/economiser-pipe-insulation-365955

Yep, see above

secman

I also use pipe insulation to protect frame when using a bike stand when giving the bike a good cleaning.

lochdara

thats the solution, I'll put tape on the paint and add the insulation on the rack and scratch points. Actually have some in the garage for roof bars when transporting kayak and forgot about them.