Any frameprotection tape recommendations?

[robsmuddygloves]

Not the sexiest topic discussion, but any recommendations would be great. I’m fitting my acepac handlebar harness and want to tape up to prevent rub. Which does sound a little suggestive. Cheers.

[Verena]

I need to know this too please, bit too late unfortunately for my poor bike, but still...

[benp1]

I've used a combo of 3M helitape, inner tube and duct tape

[fatbikephil]

Bog standard vinyl wrap film is good enough to prevent bag strap rub.
Helitape for cable rub and on the cranks

[Bearbonesnorm]

Yep, 3m helitape is the best I've used but clear Gorilla tape works as a get by.

[woodsmith]

I've found the Gorilla clear tape to be really durable. But be warned its a bloody nightmare to remove if/when you want to renew it. Comes off in little bits and leaves all the adhesive behind. That requires lots of meths and T-cut to remove. Might go better with a hair dryer but I don't have one. ( 30 years of No.1 all over )

[johnnystorm]

What I can do is suggest what not to buy. ETC frame is too stiff and only works on perfect round tubes. Fine if you're doing a trad steel frame but anything in swoopy carbon or hydroformed and tapered and it's hopeless. Sticks OK initially and then peels itself off over night.*

*yes, I used a hairdryer, did it on a warm day, cleaned the frame with alcohol wipes, etc.