Been nit picky ?

[bonsaibilly]

I was going to tell you that but feared the usual lynching from the righteous millions for pointing out the obvious.

Bb

 

[rideswithmoobs]

I was going to tell you that but feared the usual lynching from the righteous millions for pointing out the obvious.

Bb

No worries, go on I will let you say it..... at least I did it having fun and sure their will be many more to come. No frame would with stand the multitude of stones peppering it on them tracks. It was only a matter of time before one little bugger left its mark. I also need to get some Crud catchers which will help on the down tube too. On the bright side I didn't fall off

 

[glasgowcyclist]

On the bright side I didn't fall off

Then you're not trying hard enough.

 

[djb1971]

Yeah that's a good shout. I looked at the Down tube and it's ok apart from one big chip that i doubt any tape would have stopped. Then I suppose when your off road with rocks and jumps there won't be much that can stop chips and dents. Like you said it's going to get chipped. Ironic really the first ride it gets a bigger chip than the one I took it back for
Will invest in some helitape, any recommended make that's better/easier than others to apply ?

3m leading edge tape is the best stuff and it sticks like ****

 

[Mrs M]

First ride today and on the descents I soon forgot about the sound of gravel hitting the bike frame from all angles. Like some said, after one ride is going to be chipped loved it and loved the bike

Glad you're enjoying the new (gorgeous ) bike, that's what they're for
My Pashley has got a few wee chips and scratches from our "off roading" escapades.
Off roading on a Pashley? How very dare you!
Carry on

 

[rideswithmoobs]

3m leading edge tape is the best stuff and it sticks like ****

Assume you have to cut to size and shape? Any issues removing it if it's super sticky ?
Will have a look online for prices. I saw that invisibike stuff is £72 a pack but fully pre cut. 3M a better cheaper option

 

[djb1971]

You can cut it with a scalpel blade/ craft knife or very sharp scissors. The down tube is easy to do just measure the length width at top and bottom end, draw onto helitape, cut and fit. I radius the corners too.

Fitting can be tricky. The 3m stuff is a tad over 300microns so is fairly thick. This is perfect for flat areas like downtubes, you can get 150micron stuff too but being thinner it'll chip more easily. You can apply it by degreasing then wetting the surface with a very weak water/washing liquid mix or completely dry. Dry is a one chance affair! work from one end and press it down squeezing the water/air outwards. remove all water before it has a chance to stick. Once applied and all of the water is removed you can apply gentle heat from a hairdryer to help it stick or leave it somewhere warm overnight.

Removing is tricky once its been on a while. It can remove paint, especially where theres been any impact damage and the paint is just holding on. Heating it with a hairdryer will help it to come off.

That invisibike stuff is way too expensive for what you'd need. There'll be bits cut that you'd never use or will end up just sticking it on all over the frame. £10s worth of helitape would do the down tube, or try a local sign/graphics place for a stone chip vinyl.

Take a look on youtube for helitape on bike frames.

 

[rideswithmoobs]

You can cut it with a scalpel blade/ craft knife or very sharp scissors. The down tube is easy to do just measure the length width at top and bottom end, draw onto helitape, cut and fit. I radius the corners too.

Fitting can be tricky. The 3m stuff is a tad over 300microns so is fairly thick. This is perfect for flat areas like downtubes, you can get 150micron stuff too but being thinner it'll chip more easily. You can apply it by degreasing then wetting the surface with a very weak water/washing liquid mix or completely dry. Dry is a one chance affair! work from one end and press it down squeezing the water/air outwards. remove all water before it has a chance to stick. Once applied and all of the water is removed you can apply gentle heat from a hairdryer to help it stick or leave it somewhere warm overnight.

Removing is tricky once its been on a while. It can remove paint, especially where theres been any impact damage and the paint is just holding on. Heating it with a hairdryer will help it to come off.

That invisibike stuff is way too expensive for what you'd need. There'll be bits cut that you'd never use or will end up just sticking it on all over the frame. £10s worth of helitape would do the down tube, or try a local sign/graphics place for a stone chip vinyl.

Take a look on youtube for helitape on bike frames.

Vikingtapes do a 50mm and 75mm at 16 or 24 quid for 3m rolls. A lot cheaper. The downtube is main issue but will have shoot loads with 3m. Hopefully Whyte paint isn't too crap and it pulls it off if I get it on wrong

 

[rideswithmoobs]

Whilst away been doing some googling, and it's a bit 50/50 pulling this heli tape off without pulling paint off. Are their any downtube protectors on the market ? Seen some just fasten an old tyre to the down tube.

 

[Pale Rider]

Looks like you have two widely spaced bosses on the underside of the downtube, so you could fit a Flinger similar.

It's drilled for the bosses so the fit would be neat and secure.

Might be possible to rig an extension to it to make it reach lower.

http://www.leedsbicycle.com/m2b0s80p1377/FLINGER-Front-down-tube-ATB-Mudguard

 

[vickster]

Whyte sell frame protector kits in the shop section of their website

 

[rideswithmoobs]

Looks like you have two widely spaced bosses on the underside of the downtube, so you could fit a Flinger similar.

It's drilled for the bosses so the fit would be neat and secure.

Might be possible to rig an extension to it to make it reach lower.

http://www.leedsbicycle.com/m2b0s80p1377/FLINGER-Front-down-tube-ATB-Mudguard

I have just ordered a mucky nutz gut guard like that but forgot about the underside bosses, may have to drill two holes if removing screws doesn't allow a decent fit. Thanks @Pale Rider

Whyte sell frame protector kits in the shop section of their website

Great shout @vickster, I didn't know that. Thank you

 

[rideswithmoobs]

Whyte only do chainstay and cable run protectors unfortunately

 

[vickster]

Dont know whether they have for your range, but worth a look. And a chat to a dealer. Moose cycles in SW London are a big MTB specialist and a Whyte dealer for example. Nice guys too. See if they have suggestions?

Might not be everything on the website, more perhaps in dealer catalogue

 

[rideswithmoobs]

Ouch!!!! That's what you get for being nit picky. Put some clear enamel on and heli tape it. The 905 has its first battle scar