Runbikeswim Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 I am getting the new bike ( mtb ) hopefully today , was hopping to hear tips on how do you protect a new bike so that the bike looks new for as long as possible? I normally take some gorilla tape and stick it all along the bottom tube, below bb , on chain stays and where there could be cable shaving.
Eugene Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 Get some of that clear stuff they use on cars. There is also a bike specific product too, but if I remember it was pretty expensive.
Rocket-Boy Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 You can also get the whole frame wrapped in that 3M stuff they use to protect cars from stone chips.
T-Bob Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 I tend to go and hammer the hell out of it on the first ride, see what she can do, see what she can't, get some scars on her, sob and cry for a bit because it looks wounded then realise it's a bike and should be ridden so don't really mind anymore. Problem solved.
droo Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 I tend to go and hammer the hell out of it on the first ride, see what she can do, see what she can't, get some scars on her, sob and cry for a bit because it looks wounded then realise it's a bike and should be ridden so don't really mind anymore. Problem solved. Ride out of parking lot, dismount, throw into bushes, retrieve, throw into bushes again, ride.
banna Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 Ride out of parking lot, dismount, throw into bushes, retrieve, throw into bushes again, ride.I did that a lot at varsity. Oh sorry that was too myself. Bush diving was so much fun...
Cois Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 As a chain guard I took some cable wrapping to stop the chain slapping the frame. https://files.cablewholesale.com/hires/30cw-022xx.jpg
Ysterperd Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 VPS in Strijdompark (Randburg)- They use 3M clear vinyl covering. Expensive but worth the effort.
Dazshell Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 VPS in Strijdompark (Randburg)- They use 3M clear vinyl covering. Expensive but worth the effort.The only stuff worth using if you really want to protect the bike
Popit Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 And don't forget to put it under the duvet with you at night ... Keeps it from getting scratches .
peds Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 All Mountain Style, CWC is listed as the SA dealer.https://www.allmountainstyle.com/ looks pretty cool haven't used it myself.
CAAD4 Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 VPS in Strijdompark (Randburg)- They use 3M clear vinyl covering. Expensive but worth the effort.What kind of pricing fir an entire frame?
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