ISC Racers Tape HT2128 Transparent Review

I just spent $$ on a full suspension mountain bike and wanted to protect the paintwork. One spin of this helicopter covered almost every spot (many!) on the frame I wanted to protect. It is very sticky and stays clear. Practice in a small area to perfect your technique. Make sure your hands are clean: the sticky side will show your fingerprints if you touch it, but that's not a big deal. You have to take your time applying it, but the results are great. In addition, there are several videos on…

I got this while riding the White Rim Road in Canyonlands National Park. It's easy to apply: clean the frame, spray with soapy water, and then the tape can be slid into place before wiping away excess water with your fingers. The tape is stretched so I can apply it evenly along all the curves of the bike. After 100 miles of hopping with no suspension and sand everywhere, the tape was barely worn. The tape is sticky enough to stay on, but when you're done with it it will be clean. Glitter pairs…

I love this stuff! Never used so I was skeptical. Very similar to Gorilla Clear Repair Tape, only slightly thinner. It has decent flex for mountain bike frame bends. I applied the first strip dry, with a lot of scratches. The second strip I used was window/surface cleaner, not soapy water, and it stuck like glue! No scuffs or blisters, just a perfectly glossy protective finish. My GT bike came with 8" frame protection all around, now it can't be beat! In my photos you can see that the top tube…

Installed some of these on my new carbon mountain bike frame and various bits to protect the finish and provide a bit of cushioning. The strap is thicker than I thought it would be, but in a good way. It's very sticky and stays in place. You need to make sure what you stick it on is absolutely clean. Even a little dust will cause a blister. I was able to get most of the parts on my bike bubble free and they are almost invisible. That already saved the paintwork on the top tube from my…

Update added at the end! Is it possible that I received an old or poor quality reel? Yes, that is possible. The end results are extremely bad. I should have stopped at the front page and sent it back, but unfortunately I didn't. It wasn't a bike finish, it was straight out of the box and treated with denatured alcohol. Cleanliness is like a whistle. Pros: #1. Very few air bubbles needed to be removed and that's where the positives end. Cons: #1. The sides of the tape were sticky and will remain

I've bought a couple of used bikes that have this thing fitted and it's amazing how much it protects the frame. I recently bought a new bike and buying a roller wasn't a problem. myself. Almost $25 (after tax) for just 12 feet of this stuff, it's pretty expensive. I was a bit frustrated as the instructions basically told me to "experiment, see what works" instead of giving links to videos or something, but I digress. The first piece I cut was just over a foot long to replace a piece on the…

I wanted to protect my new frame. I didn't like the options at bike shops because of the brand logos or the lack of an ability to adjust the size. I recommend ISC Racers Tape Surface Guard Tape 2" x 12' (HT2128). This 8mm material is just the right size and is designed for outdoor use. I had a hard time deciding on the thickness .My call to the manufacturer who told me that the thicker tape looks less transparent and the adhesion may be too strong (if/when it needs to be removed. It can peel…