How to protect carbon frame from rubbing

[jay clock]

I have bought a new bike with a part carbon frame. In particular it has a natty integrated seatpost in carbon. I also have a CO2 pump held on with Zefal rubber mountings and velcro straps. I am concerned these will scratch the paint and in particular the carbon.

Any ideas?

 

[Alf]

Stick some duct tape over the frame before you mount the fittings. Won't enhance the looks though.

 

[Fiona N]

You can get sheets of protective sticky patches - clear, black and 'carbon effect', possibly some colours - I find these good for anywhere cables rub etc. They could be what you're after.

 

[xroads]

I cut up a spare tube, and sandwiched cutouts where required.
For brake cable rub, cut up small strips of self amalgamating tape, stretch and wrap around outer brake cable rub points.

 

[02GF74]

i'd be concered with the glue reacting with the paint/carbon fibre - so wrap up with inner and some electrical tape over it to keep it ihn place.