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Should carbon mtb frames be protected with a film? Or do you all ride bare carbon? (lemm.ee)
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's a good idea to protect any frame. Random rock with a sharp edge can puncture anything in the right circumstances.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

also the steel ones?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Yes. Some modern steel frames have super thin 0.8mm sections which can be punctured without much force. No one wants to ride a 10kg frame.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Absolutely. Here in Phoenix, we have rocks on top of rocks everywhere. Rock strikes are inevitable and ride wrap does help a bit.

I realize it’s a pain to install the stuff yourself, but you can have a bike shop do it for you if you prefer. 

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I had invisiframe installed on my newest bike and it is well worth it. Peace of mind plus the protection can potentially help for later sale of the bike when you decide to get a new one!