A Year with Ride Wrap: Long-Term Review

With all its bag rub from bouncing around on off-road trails, bikepacking can be hard on bike frames. To help protect his Salsa Cutthroat, Neil has been using the @RideWrap Protection Kit over the last year. In this video, he shares thoughts about the installation process, custom fit, and overall durability...

Outline:
Intro - 0:00
What is Ride Wrap? - 0:52
Install + Thoughts - 1:46
Durability - 5:38
Final Thoughts - 8:06

Mentioned Links:

#bikepacking #pedalfurther #ridewrap
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[saynotothegreatreset]

That was the job o did to my cutthroat straight after I bought the frame !!!
She is always like brand new.
It's a time consuming job but it worth it

[andrewL]

I have ptsd from this product. 5 hours straight for tailored full suspension frame + fork.

Joking aside, the directions are good and it seems pretty durable. Also unnoticeable unless I’m really looking at my bike.

[outbackwack]

I used Shelter tape on our Topstones, which is pretty thick stuff, but it has held up perfect after nearly 2 years. Thanks!

[dilmurodavalbaev]

With the current bike prices, this tape is starting to look increasingly less unnecessary

[tomg.]

Why we love metal, esp. Ti, frames. Pantina!

[markbabcock]

I’ll never understand protecting a bike from scratches. But I’m glad this exists for people who want it.

[TimothyM]

Excellent! I've been really curious if this would last long enough to justify the time it takes to install. I've already slapped on several strategically placed helicopter tape patches to get an idea of just how well even that little bit of protection can be. After seeing this, I think it might be time to go for the full thing 😁

[elcarpo]

whilst seeing this Video i bought it 4 my Open Wide

[erikjohnson]

On mine I used 3M Temflex friction tape I already had in the toolbox. Only comes in black but suppose cloth hockey tape would work too if you like colors and graphics.

[apfelsehne]

I like the video. Thanking you for the information. That was helpful. Did you put that tape on your other bikes as well, like the Warbird?

[DietPizza]

“You can make it as perfect as you want”

One of the worst parts was waiting 24 hours to ride after all that work

[JasonRostro]

I have been using mines for about a year and yes my bike still looks pristine I just wish they had something to protect the handlebars.

[panchoxbrr]

I bought a roll of 3M tape for a few bucks and cut it myself. Covers more at a fraction of the cost.

[justmatt]

Where can I get that beg and those colored stickers?

[weiyoungong]

A HUNDRED AND EIGHTY USD!
and for that reason, I'm OUT.

[davemathers]

i can not recommend ride wrap anymore. The installation ist really time consuming and the parts will never fit perfectly. Further customer support is not good.

[larryfahn]

I just purchased ride wrap "covered fit" and WOULDN'T RECOMMEND IT to anyone. Mine didn't come with any instructions, the sheets weren't numbered and it wasn't "custom" to my bike, despite filling out 7 questions. It seemed like a general kit. Not custom. When I realized that, I figured I'd install the fork kit and return the frame kit. Unfortunately, returning the $65 kit isn't worth it. They charge you to return it. Seriously. They state on their website that they charge you a 20% restocking fee, they deduct $18.95 for their shipping cost, plus you have to pay for the return shipping (I get that last part). After returning the $65 "covered fit" kit, you'll end up with about $25. Go buy aircraft tape and do it yourself. Ps. I'm not sponsored by any company.

[fashionkillos]

A really bad product !!!
Expensive, time consuming and in bad quality compared to other brands.
DO NOT BUY

[Perception_]

You can sugar glace a piece of turd, but it's still going to be a piece of turd.

This is supposed to be preventative and I would never recommend mounting this over anything but a mint paintjob. Doing this after 5000 miles... What the...

[chriss]

Ridewrap is an utter watse of money! Don't buy it.