Bike wrapping
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raleighnut
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- One of the 'Elite'
generally tying a bow on the handlebars is all that's needed. otherwise its just a waste of giftwrap.
Dunno, a couple of tassles in the bar ends look good too,
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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- South Manchester
I'd just do cable rub areas, but if you want the lot wrapping, I'd get a professional to do it.
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Katana
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Dunno, a couple of tassles in the bar ends look good too,
I keep the tassels for more exciting stuff 😜😂
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Katana
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generally tying a bow on the handlebars is all that's needed. otherwise its just a waste of giftwrap.
I should have known that you lot won’t let go of any opportunity to take the mick😂 ok let me rephrase what are your views on getting the frame wrapped with clear protective film🤔
PaulSB
Squire
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- Chorley, Lancashire
Long story short as I spent weeks considering this. My LBS called in a guy who does this professionally on cars. We bought the kit that was specifically manufactured for my exact model. I bobbed in one afternoon and was shown the progress. The frame was completed but the forks not started as the LBS had found damage on the forks. This proved to be a Godsend.
When I looked at the frame I was very disappointed to see the number of cut edges. Each a potential site for water ingress and peeling. I say a Godsend as Cervelo are replacing both frame and forks. The replacement frame will not be wrapped.
Another member made the very good point some wrapped cars look great from a distance but don't stand up to close inspection.
My main concern, and question for yourself, is how will I feel if it peels and looks crappy in five years time.
When I looked at the frame I was very disappointed to see the number of cut edges. Each a potential site for water ingress and peeling. I say a Godsend as Cervelo are replacing both frame and forks. The replacement frame will not be wrapped.
Another member made the very good point some wrapped cars look great from a distance but don't stand up to close inspection.
My main concern, and question for yourself, is how will I feel if it peels and looks crappy in five years time.
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Katana
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I think you have provided answer to all of my doubts…they make it look so good in marketing videos but reality could be something else! Thanks buddy🙏🏻
