Protecting you C&V commuter bike in the bike rack with tape?
04-17-14, 08:23 PM
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Protecting you C&V commuter bike in the bike rack with tape?
Hello All:
I am about to take possession of a new-to-me commuter, a Waterford built Heron. Most of the time it will live indoors at my office. But occasionally it will be locked up with the rest of the riff raff in bike racks. I'd like to protect the top tube with some sort of tough but clear tape. I googled and found reference to 3M 8671HS but it seems only sold in $$$$ quantities.
Do any of you happen to know where to purchase small quantities of this or some other alternative? I want to keep it looking mint!
Thanks in advance,
Jim
I am about to take possession of a new-to-me commuter, a Waterford built Heron. Most of the time it will live indoors at my office. But occasionally it will be locked up with the rest of the riff raff in bike racks. I'd like to protect the top tube with some sort of tough but clear tape. I googled and found reference to 3M 8671HS but it seems only sold in $$$$ quantities.
Do any of you happen to know where to purchase small quantities of this or some other alternative? I want to keep it looking mint!
Thanks in advance,
Jim
04-17-14, 08:39 PM
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I saw a product online that was basically tape cut to go around the frame. No idea what it was called though.
Me... I'd go for this myself:
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From Yarn Bombed Bikes | Yarn Bomb Yukon
04-17-14, 09:28 PM
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How about that tubing insulation for plumbing. Not sure what it's called but I use it on my bike rack that I put on the back of my car. It's sort of styrofoam hard tubing with a slit down the middle. Someone help me out here. What's it called? You would normally buy it for the specific diameter of pipe you're covering so you can get it in a variety of sizes & they come in about 5' lengths and very easy to cut. Not pretty, but does the job and would pop right on or off without the issue of tape. It's less than $2 for 6'
OK, it's called: [h=1]Foam Plumbing Tubular Pipe Insulation[/h]
OK, it's called: [h=1]Foam Plumbing Tubular Pipe Insulation[/h]
04-17-14, 10:25 PM
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^ that yarn bike looks really comfy.
i like the night/day wheels.
glad the owner didn't shellac it.
i like the night/day wheels.
glad the owner didn't shellac it.
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Why not use a top Tube Protector.
04-17-14, 11:05 PM
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Top tube protector, or mix form and function with some retroreflective tape in a color that matches the frame. 
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But, yarny people do make more functional yarn things for bikes.
Crochet - for Bicycles on Pinterest <-pictures.
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For a Waterford made bike you want this.
Leather Top Tube Protector - Chainguards, Frame Protectors, Kickstands - Accessories
Not even that expensive.
Leather Top Tube Protector - Chainguards, Frame Protectors, Kickstands - Accessories
Not even that expensive.
04-18-14, 04:30 PM
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When I had to use a bike rack regularly, I wrapped my main tubes with the shower curtain rod wrap that you get at home supply stores. About 2-3 bux a pop, over 6', easily enough for a whole frame. A little judicious trimming is needed to fit neatly around joints, bottle mounts, etc.
