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  Topic Name: Frame Bag Rubbing on: January 29, 2013, 08:56:09 PM
Scatman


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« on: January 29, 2013, 08:56:09 PM »

I just got a frame bag for my Pugsley and I'm worried about the large velcro straps wearing the paint off.  I have a Mountain Feed Bag and it wore the paint off my stem.

I figured clear 3m would keep it from rubbing.  Is it even an issue?  What have you guys/gals tried or found out?

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  Topic Name: Frame Bag Rubbing Reply #1 on: January 29, 2013, 10:35:29 PM
Eugenemtbing


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« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2013, 10:35:29 PM »

I have seen posts referring to clear helicopter tape as being the preferred option, but I am not sure what that is,

Can someone post a link or photo?
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  Topic Name: Frame Bag Rubbing Reply #2 on: January 30, 2013, 12:50:23 AM
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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2013, 12:50:23 AM »

It is an issue if you're concerned about your paint job - sand/mud will get between your bag and frame and over time literally grind it's way through. Simple clear Scotch tape will do just fine, electrical tape will be better but visible.
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  Topic Name: Frame Bag Rubbing Reply #3 on: January 31, 2013, 10:01:27 AM
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« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2013, 10:01:27 AM »

I got a roll of helicopter tape from Amazon, I think 1 inch wide. I didn't know what it was either, I just searched "helicopter tape."
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  Topic Name: Frame Bag Rubbing Reply #4 on: January 31, 2013, 10:40:59 AM
Scatman


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« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2013, 10:40:59 AM »

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

Scatman
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  Topic Name: Frame Bag Rubbing Reply #5 on: January 31, 2013, 08:03:58 PM
Adam Alphabet


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« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2013, 08:03:58 PM »

Don't bother with clear packing tape or scotch tape. It wears through quickly and you're left with a sticky tape mess to clean up and your paint being worn anyways.
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  Topic Name: Frame Bag Rubbing Reply #6 on: February 01, 2013, 12:57:31 PM
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« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2013, 12:57:31 PM »

I use blue painters tape.  It has worked wonderfully well and comes off easily with no residue. 
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  Topic Name: Frame Bag Rubbing Reply #7 on: February 04, 2013, 05:19:03 AM
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« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2013, 05:19:03 AM »

I've heard good things about "All-weather tape" such as this, used over here for roofing etc. Not sure how easily it would come off though:

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Adhesives+Sealants/Tapes/All+Weather+Tape+50mm+x+25m/d180/sd2420/p64699
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  Topic Name: Frame Bag Rubbing Reply #8 on: February 04, 2013, 06:00:05 AM
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« Reply #8 on: February 04, 2013, 06:00:05 AM »

I can only hope to ride my Fargo or Pugsley enough with the frame bags on to worry about rubbing the paint off...!~!
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  Topic Name: Frame Bag Rubbing Reply #9 on: February 07, 2013, 09:07:04 AM
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« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2013, 09:07:04 AM »

www.racerstape.com/np.html  This is a website I found for Helicopter Tape.
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