Frame Protection

[Phillippe Coetzee]

Hi All

I was fortunate enough to be a owner of a new 2021 Giant Anthem Frame, but would love to get some sort of wrapping/protection for the frame to keep it clean for as long as possible. (My first frame that I own that is new so want to protect it from the start.)

Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

Thank you, looking forward to the replies  

[PregoRoll]

https://13industries.co.za/products/ams-frame-guard-2

 

this stuff is great, comes in lots of designs and colors or clear if you wish. 

[Phillippe Coetzee]

18 minutes ago, PregoRoll said:

https://13industries.co.za/products/ams-frame-guard-2

 

this stuff is great, comes in lots of designs and colors or clear if you wish. 

Thank you so much, have you used it before ?

 

[michaelbiker]

I self wrapped my frame in RideWrap. Really happy with it 9 months on. Not a single scratch and none of it has peeled or yellowed so far. It was a bit of a faff to install it but once you've done a couple of pieces, you get used to it and the rest is just a matter of taking it slow.

[Phillippe Coetzee]

4 minutes ago, michaelbiker said:

I self wrapped my frame in RideWrap. Really happy with it 9 months on. Not a single scratch and none of it has peeled or yellowed so far. It was a bit of a faff to install it but once you've done a couple of pieces, you get used to it and the rest is just a matter of taking it slow.

I will have a look thank you 

 

[PregoRoll]

46 minutes ago, Phillippe Coetzee said:

Thank you so much, have you used it before ?

 

Yep, had the clear set on my Cotic before I sold it. Held up really well. 

Just need to ensure the frame is properly clean and free from any oils. a little heat near the edges kept them from lifting

[Dappere]

@Phillippe Coetzee https://armour-ride.com/

They have wrapped most of my bikes, highly recommended. 

[cadenceblur]

Also have Armour Ride and it has held up nicely , even on the bike’s funny angle areas. 
Not sure how patient you are but they also apply at a cost as well. 

[Phillippe Coetzee]

1 minute ago, cadenceblur said:

Also have Armour Ride and it has held up nicely , even on the bike’s funny angle areas. 
Not sure how patient you are but they also apply at a cost as well. 

But they are in cpt correct ? 

[cadenceblur]

Yes, but I think they have a national footprint via bikeshops, give them a shout 

[Phillippe Coetzee]

4 minutes ago, cadenceblur said:

Yes, but I think they have a national footprint via bikeshops, give them a shout 

Will do Thank you.

[droo]

Armour ride if you want the stealth wrap effect. Not the toughest, but you can replace individual bits if they get damaged. Available in precut kits or as a complete frame wrap, not sure if they have people to apply the full kits outside of CT though. Give them a shout, they're pretty helpful in my experience.

AMS is as hard as a badger. Not subtle, but I've never seen it get damaged in a crash. Available in  bunch of different sizes, with patterns and such if that's your thing.

There are a few other DIY kits out there, but these are the top two that we've used.

[Phillippe Coetzee]

11 minutes ago, droo said:

Armour ride if you want the stealth wrap effect. Not the toughest, but you can replace individual bits if they get damaged. Available in precut kits or as a complete frame wrap, not sure if they have people to apply the full kits outside of CT though. Give them a shout, they're pretty helpful in my experience.

AMS is as hard as a badger. Not subtle, but I've never seen it get damaged in a crash. Available in  bunch of different sizes, with patterns and such if that's your thing.

There are a few other DIY kits out there, but these are the top two that we've used.

I must say I love the AMS kits, looking at the TOTAL kit, covers a lot of the frame. Looking at getting the clear one because I am in love with my frames color.

https://99spokes.com/en/bikes/giant/2021/anthem-advanced-pro-29-1

 

I think Ill give the AMS a go. 

[cadenceblur]

AMS is bomb proof , had that previously, only went with Armour as I did my whole bike whereas I just had AMS on certain areas, also more forgiving to apply 

[Me rida my bicycle]

My bike has full armour ride cover and I have had the misfortune of "testing" it. 

Fell and bar turned around dragging shifter/brake over the frame. I had to force it back. Not a mark, can't even see anything on the protective wrap. 👍🏻

They definitely have two thumbs-up from me. 👍🏻👍🏻

[Phillippe Coetzee]

Ill give them (armour ride) a call tomorrow, but yeah I am stuck in Centurion, I know courier is a option but yea thats Probably another R500 exercise to courier and courier back.