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helicopter tape . Getting it done in London
Hi All
I want to get my new frame protected with helicopter tape or something similar. I hear some saying could do it myself but I know I will make a mess of it. Can anone recommend anyone who can do it? In London would be great but happy to post it
Thanks in advance
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No experience of them myself but these chaps in Kingston might fit your needs?
https://www.ridewrap.com/gb/en/ridewrap-opens-installation-facility-in-g...
I sympathise with your lack of faith in your abilities, but applying helicopter tape is pretty easy. As it's clear, it's not that noticeable if it's put on wonky and most people just apply it on the locations where something (cables, frame bag straps etc.) can rub on the frame. It's not usually used to wrap the entire frame as that does sound tricky.
Ride St Albans applied an Invisiframe kit to mine. The Invisiframe website has a list of installers