Stupid Question Sunday

[Apvdh]

Is electrical tape okay to use for chainstay protection?

[Cyclosaur]

Something is better than nothing I suppose. I like to use old tubes. quiets everything down nicely.

[Jeff Barber]

That’ll work. I use electrical tape to prevent frame rub from cables too.

[Nick Hepler]

I go with tubes because they are easier to remove and are thicker which can offer more protection. Plus it’s a great way to reuse something that cannot serve its original purpose and would otherwise become trash.

[Jeff Barber]

I used old tubes for a while, securing them with zip ties. I’m sure I did something wrong because I kept finding dirt collected between the tube and the chainstay, maybe from muddy stream crossings? I haven’t tried electrical tape, but I imagine once you peel it off, your frame will be totally clean. Like Nick said, tubes do offer more protection than a single layer of electrical tape… so I would apply a couple layers of tape at least.

[Mark Larson]

I use 3M 2228 Scotch Moisture Sealing Electrical Tape if anything that’s stock isn’t present or not doing the job.  I read about it once in some forum so I gave it a try.  I think 2-3 people started using it as well after seeing it on my bike.  But in a pinch, just use whatever you have around, it’s better than nothing.

[Noel Collins]

I use colored tape for sure, wrap around, hides well and it can be removed and replaced if anything happens.

 

 

[BARider]

3M 2228 tape FTW. Stuff is rubber like and super durable. Electrical tape is too thin.

[stumpyfsr ✓ supporter]

I’d say for the cost of durable electrical tape you can buy a dedicated neoprene sleeve for your chainstay. It should cost around $5. Maybe $10 maximum.

In general tape is too thin and will be torn to pieces on the first rough downhill.

Inner tube works better. Still have to be replaced from time to time.

[Apvdh]

I appreciate everyone’s input. In my experience the neoprene chainstay covers tend to not stay in place for me. Innertubes seem okay, but maybe not wrapped but filled opened. How do people feel about gorilla tape for the chainstay? Realize it’s a similar stupid question….

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