sd1986

I am looking to run a small power cable from my battery on the seat tube to the front of the handle bar, looking for suggestions for clear tape to hide the wire under the top tube.

Please share any suggestions of a product (maybe 3M) or any other manufacture

mulveyr 

"Helicopter Tape" is just about the best clear tape you can purchase for applications that are exposed to be elements for long periods of time. It's amazingly tough stuff.

The significant downside is that it's hella expensive if you need just a couple of feet.

no1mad 

You could use some reflective tape that matches your paint job (or come really close to matching).
https://www.bikeforums.net/commuting/...down-road.html

unterhausen

I have been using Gorilla Repair Tape. It's plenty strong. I use latex gloves to keep the fingerprints down. I was a little put off by the price of the helicopter tape, that's why I never got any.

ItsJustMe

It's going to be hard to beat clear repair tape. It looks like clear packing tape but it thick and heavy and is designed to put up with UV/weathering.

https://amazon.com/dp/B00EUGCT22

bikepro

I used these for a wired PowerTap.
Shimano Ultegra Di2 Wire Cover Kit Black

noglider 

Clamp the wire to the frame with zip ties. Put a dab of silicone glue on every few inches. When the glue dries, remove the zip ties. This will leave nothing wrapping around the frame.

PaulRivers

I would just note that using zip ties (then cutting off the extra) is usually how it's done. It's very durable and lasts forever.
Amazon.com: Wheels Manufacturing Cable Zip Ties, 200mm, Black: Sports & Outdoors

dwmckee

Cool idea! I have also purchased 3M electrical tape in the color of my bike and just run the tape full length over the wire. That looked fine and has lasted for several years.

noglider 

Some people wrap the wires around the frame. In some places you can wrap it around the brake or gear cable. This is what I did on my Bianchi in most places. It looks sloppy, so one of these days, I'll redo it in a neater way.

PaulRivers

Sure...I just know that zip ties work and last forever. :-) The trick is trying to make them look nice, like if they're along the top tube on my bike they don't look good but the downtube is black so I route them that way and you don't notice them. Wrapping around existing wires is even better but not always possible, the drawback of wires is less looks than that metal rusts so they may rust out eventually.

I've used wires to when it's temporary to try it out.

gracehowler

Second on zip ties
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Looigi

Shimano Di2 stick-on wire covers might work nicely. Nashbar Di2 Wire Covers