I’m looking for some sort of protection for the top tube of my XC bike, the bike has been ride wrapped but in the event of a crash or other event where the bars spin around, the levers come in contact with the frame. Just need something that is more robust than the ride wrap to help protect the frame and paint. I’m open to suggestions. Ideally something stealthy. And yes the controls are not purple face tight, but even with them loose enough to move in a crash they will still scuff the frame. Hoping someone can help me out.
I had the same issue on my Anthem. I could either run my levers parallel to the ground or risk smashing the top tube in a crash.
In the end I went to a body shop (not The Body Shop) and got some off cuts of 3M protective film they put on cars to protect against stone chips. I put 3 layers to strengthen and protect on just where the tube would get hit. It worked.
I run my brake levers relatively far down, and inboard, is when it hits, it hits. I looked into lizard skins leather, it looks like it would do the job. It’s quite thick. Not sure if it would work well but may be worth a shot.
2” clear gorilla tape… could layer it up and would not be that noticeable. Also could wind the tape around the tube where the brakes might hit the frame.
My Trek has Knock Block stem. Works great . Although it’s disappointing that I can’t do bar spins when I get big air. It’s always been the last move in my best sequence. Right after the superman can can
