We used to take that tape idea one step further. We would use cotton handle bar tape and apply contac cement on the inside of the clamp and on the inside of the tape. Attach the tape to the inside of the clamp and with scissors and a file,carefully remove the excess tape from the clamp so it wouldn't show on the frame...
Ed Busch
Vonore, Tennessee - USA
> Years ago I used to put cloth bar tape on the frame where bottle cage
> clamps
> and Pletscher aluminum racks would clamp. After a few years the tape will
> take the paint off when removed. So the small hidden chips/scratches I now
> consider the lesser evil.
>
> Tom Joswick
> Columbus OH
>
>
> In a message dated 3/27/2009 8:23:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> wtgrantham@comcast.net writes:
>
> Just curious, if any of you put cloth or rubber or any other material
> between clamp on items like Derailleurs or shifters to protect the paint
> and frame underneath.
> Thanks
> Todd Grantham
> Fort Wayne, IN USA
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