Ridewrap

[vds]

I bought custom tailored ridewrap for my new one44 hpc but it is a bit cold to install any thoughts out there.?

 

[vds]

Also it is my first time installing ppf

 

[Stihldog]

I’ve always installed at room temp. Not sure about cold conditions. Maybe lay down a water resistant blanket in a warmer spare room.

Oh yeah …patience and read the instructions. Clean the surfaces with iso alcohol. (No residue)

 

[Amber Valley Guy]

Ermm, bring the bike inside? Or get a fan heater in the garage?

 

[vds]

I’ve always installed at room temp. Not sure about cold conditions. Maybe lay down a water resistant blanket in a warmer spare room.

Oh yeah …patience and read the instructions. Clean the surfaces with iso alcohol. (No residue)

I did it inside it was really hard on the one44 plus ridewrap had 2 pieces mixed numbers .
It took me 6 hours

 

[Stihldog]

It too me several hours also …which includes taking some parts off. I’m sure I went through a bottle of spray water with the mixture. Some scissor cutting was necessary.

Bike shops charge a lot for this process. I don’t think a shop mechanic could have done a better job.

 

[JP-NZ]

Bike shops charge a lot for this process. I don’t think a shop mechanic could have done a better job.

Yea my LBS uses an auto detailer that installs PPF on cars and motorbikes. Cost me $300 NZD (165 euro) for a full tailored kit install on my Rail. Much less swearing involved and its absolutely perfect install.

 

[vds]

Yea my LBS uses an auto detailer that installs PPF on cars and motorbikes. Cost me $300 NZD (165 euro) for a full tailored kit install on my Rail. Much less swearing involved and its absolutely perfect install.

I admit there was swearing involved !!

 

[Stihldog]

I admit there was swearing involved !!

I only swore once …but it was really really bad.

I installed a custom carbon kit on an alloy bike once. Needed a little bit of custom cutting.

Edit; if you can assemble a 4 drawer dresser from IKEA …you can do this.

 

[ckkone]

People that don't install their own ride wrap are suspect and probably need a shop to install their bottle cages.

 

[Stihldog]

People that don't install their own ride wrap are suspect and probably need a shop to install their bottle cages.

Yeah, everyone has different abilities. Those things come with age and experience. My nephew never knew the importance of a torque wrench. I showed him 3 types, and why it can be important. Btw, I can boil water .

 

[vds]

Ridewrap tailored matte

 

[edruid]

My LBS chickened out of doing it for me at their considerable hourly rate and referred to another shop that had a specialist detailing setup. I take this as a sign it is really fiddly and difficult and best let to accountable experts. But yeah if you’re going to do it bring the bike inside!

 

[cykelk]

General question for those who use ride wrap - will you pay more for a used bike if it’s wrapped?

 

[edruid]

General question for those who use ride wrap - will you pay more for a used bike if it’s wrapped?

In principle yes

 

[cykelk]

In principle yes

I'm more interested in practice I suppose the question could be reframed to a better question though, since substantiating the resale aspect would be tough. As the primary consideration, are you hoping to retain value on the frame or are you wrapping because you like the benefits it brings during your ownership of the bike, independent of resale? I also just realized this is the Cube forum and not a general ridewrap thread so feel free to tell me to f off.

 

[Stihldog]

… probably need a shop to install their bottle cages.

Crazy Glue after each ride.…easy!
I keep a full box of that next to the cases of baby oil.

 

[edruid]

Wrapped mine because I scratched the previous bike and regretted not wrapping it. Also it helped I got it for free as was the first 155 in the uk and ride wrap needed a bike to take a paten off. I think 300 to protect the finish on a 7k bike is a good idea

 

[kbass24emtp]

I wrapped mine to protect the carbon frame. Have applied it to two bikes. First one was a PITA. Second was not so bad. I would do it again.

 

[vds]

My LBS chickened out of doing it for me at their considerable hourly rate and referred to another shop that had a specialist detailing setup. I take this as a sign it is really fiddly and difficult and best let to accountable experts. But yeah if you’re going to do it bring the bike inside!

It time consuming otherwise it's straight forward if you are a handyman

 

[Eliadn]

Where did you order this from? The ride wrap website doesn't have one44 tailored fit.
Edit: disregard that, when you go through the search it shows up.

Is it worth doing? What about gloss on a matte finish?

 

[vds]

Where did you order this from? The ride wrap website doesn't have one44 tailored fit.
Edit: disregard that, when you go through the search it shows up.

Is it worth doing? What about gloss on a matte finish?

It is definitely better and the difference is mostly what do you prefer regarding the finish 1 pic both matte 2 pic gloss

 

[Eliadn]

I'm a fan of a glossy finish (hate it on furniture though), but the part matte part glossy would freak me out
However 135 eur for the wrap is a tough pill to swallow.

 

[Astro66]

I used the invisiframe, in glossy, on my black gloss amflow, and you can polish the wrap with car polish, and it looks brand new after every polish.

I fitted it myself, and in some hidden spots, it's not perfect, but I would never not wrap any carbon bike again. It also protects the decals.

I bought some extra rolls of Ride Wrap, and have cut and fitted it to the sides of my forks. This has twice saved the fork decals and paint, after falls. The ride wrap was damaged, but I just peeled it off and underneath was unharmed. I just cut another strip and fitted it, ready for the next fall.

I have black forks so touchup paint is easy. I have touched up scratches right at the very bottom. But ithe Ride Wrap is more about protecting the decals on the fork lowers.

I have damaged the invisiframe, very slightly, on the chain side chainstay with the chain, when working on the bike. But it's not noticeable enough to change that piece.

 

[steve_sordy]

I buy Bike Tape from Bike Tart, 75mm wide in 2m long rolls and DIY. Doesn't take long, much cheaper than a pre-cut frame wrap. Also, if I make a mess of any part, I just peel it off and throw it away. Can't do that with the pre-cut stuff. Can also put a second layer on the most exposed areas. If damaged, just peel off and fit some more. I have done 12 bikes now, including the ones for my grandkids when they were kids. I always got top money and sold quickly, because unlike most used kid's bikes, these were in great condition. I get good money for my bikes too, even my last emtb!

EDIT: Soon after first starting to do wrapping, I wrote up how to do it. I gave a free copy to others who then gave me feedback, so I altered the write up. I now have a two-page guide that is the collective experience of six people. If you want a free copy, send me a message on "Conversations" with your email address and I'll send a copy by return.

 

[Polar]

Also, if I make a mess of any part, I just peel it off and throw it away. Can't do that with the pre-cut stuff.

I wasn't quite satisfied with how the finish was on my bike since the original protection film wasn't removed which Invisiframe advice to do but I took the chance gambling on double protection.
I reached out to them and they shipped a new kit free of charge.
That's what I call excellent customer service since it was my foult.
IMO the kit is worth the money but the fitting is very difficult and cost of labor in a shop is way more than the kit.
DIY or pay is the main problem.

 

[Eliadn]

I buy Bike Tape from Bike Tart, 75mm wide in 2m long rolls and DIY. Doesn't take long, much cheaper than a pre-cut frame wrap. Also, if I make a mess of any part, I just peel it off and throw it away. Can't do that with the pre-cut stuff. Can also put a second layer on the most exposed areas. If damaged, just peel off and fit some more. I have done 12 bikes now, including the ones for my grandkids when they were kids. I always got top money and sold quickly, because unlike most used kid's bikes, these were in great condition. I get good money for my bikes too, even my last emtb!

EDIT: Soon after first starting to do wrapping, I wrote up how to do it. I gave a free copy to others who then gave me feedback, so I altered the write up. I now have a two-page guide that is the collective experience of six people. If you want a free copy, send me a message on "Conversations" with your email address and I'll send a copy by return.

That's great, I wonder if there are some templates around, or is it measure and fit every time. I read somewhere that helitape will yellow over time.

 

[steve_sordy]

That's great, I wonder if there are some templates around, or is it measure and fit every time. I read somewhere that helitape will yellow over time.

I start with the 75mm wide x 2m long reel that I get from Bike Tart; different widths and lengths are available. I measure and cut to shape. I have been using this stuff since 2010 and it has never yellowed on me. However, I seldom keep a bike for longer than three years. But my current bike is an exception, I've had it over four years; still no yellowing! If you keep your bikes for longer than that 'the tape starts to yellow, then it is easy to replace and it certainly won't owe you any money! I have discovered that it comes off easily if you use a hair drier to warm it up. Wipe over the exposed frame with IPA and apply new tape.