Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Tape on the Frame..

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dpc1192
08-18-09, 11:14 PM
What kind of tape do you guys use if you put it on your frame?

I want some Black and Red.

Thanks Alot, feel free to post pics if you got them!

dougland89
08-18-09, 11:48 PM
most people use electrical tape. tape on the frame=heinous. **** you.
Retem
08-19-09, 12:19 AM
electric tape or you could find adhesive backed reflective tape

Henry H
08-19-09, 12:29 AM
Yeah, I just used some electrical tape to wrap around my IRO logos, since there's pretty much no way of taking them off. Maybe it'd be cool to use cloth bar tape? But that's certainly more costly than just electrical tape.

Why are you taping your frame anyway? Is it to hide the logos?
dpc1192
08-19-09, 12:31 AM
Just at the hardware store?

Yeah, to hide logos and to add some color.
amiexploited
08-19-09, 02:36 AM
ya i wrapped black electrical tape on my flat black dawes. matches perfectly.
but......i rested my ulock on the tape when it was locked up in the sun and it sorta moved the tape a little. but u cant notice.
Gyeswho
08-19-09, 06:22 AM
I heard gaffer's tape is good
Yo!
08-19-09, 07:45 AM
gaffer's tape is badass but it's porous and won't hold up in the weather...

I use electrical tape myself; it's cheap, stretchy, good adhesive but not so intense it'll pull the paint when you take it off.

3M also makes a clear tape called Helicopter tape; this is tough as hell and completely transparent, but it's expensive for tape.
peabodypride
08-19-09, 08:03 AM
Gaffer's tape is too strong. If your frame is painted it will probably tear the paint off from the frame when removed. If it's powdercoated, it will just leave behind an awful sticky residue that will be hell to get off.
Roll-Monroe-Co
08-19-09, 08:12 AM
This: http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/handlebars_stems_and_tape?a=1&page=all#product=16-086
Retem
08-19-09, 10:11 AM
not mine but still kinda neat
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_0ZpJGMkmyyk/SnPLRQkW76I/AAAAAAAAArU/iRYhLjB2eCo/s640/DSC01333.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_0ZpJGMkmyyk/SnPLRH4xo2I/AAAAAAAAArQ/8ZdRFotAvsk/s640/DSC01329.JPG
CliftonGK1
08-19-09, 10:23 AM
Retem - Is that thing retro-reflective or phosphorescent?

Either way it's awesome!
kyselad
08-19-09, 10:27 AM
This: http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/handlebars_stems_and_tape?a=1&page=all#product=16-086

huh?
jpdesjar
08-19-09, 11:10 AM
Wrong sort of tape /\
Good site though
rudetay
08-19-09, 11:25 AM
Gaffer's tape is too strong. If your frame is painted it will probably tear the paint off from the frame when removed. If it's powdercoated, it will just leave behind an awful sticky residue that will be hell to get off.

Perhaps your thinking of something else? Gaffer's tape is designed to remove easily, specifically not leaving a residue. It also tears really nicely.

It's also a lot more expensive than duct/duck or electrical tape.
peabodypride
08-19-09, 11:31 AM
Perhaps your thinking of something else? Gaffer's tape is designed to remove easily, specifically not leaving a residue. It also tears really nicely.

It's also a lot more expensive than duct/duck or electrical tape.

Maybe I'm thinking of Gorilla tape!
Retem
08-19-09, 11:51 AM
Retem - Is that thing retro-reflective or phosphorescent?

Either way it's awesome!
retro reflective sheeting works pretty cool
j3ffr3y
08-19-09, 11:53 AM
where can one get that glow in the dark tape. looks awesome!
Retem
08-19-09, 12:22 PM
duplicolor makes glow in the dark auto paint the tape is reflective
http://www.glowvinyl.co.uk/glow-sticker-sheet.htm