Chain Stay Protector

[Steelhead]

I've never used a chainstay protector on any road bike - but I always use them on my mtn bikes. I wouldn't do anything obsene like a Lizard Skin on my new CDA, but I am nervous about chipping the paint on this accident prone area. I've got a big roll of black Cinelli bar tape at my disposal....

Does anyone out there use a chainstay protector on their road bike? I know they are out there - what works for you??

[Too Tall]

Steelhead - Please say no to the cloth tape on your beautiful bike.
Go to the local automotive store and buy a roll of clear protective tape and make yourself a custom protector. Clean the frame really well first and burnish it down.

[csm]

fortunately mine is ti. shows no wear

[Chief]

Go to your local hardware store and get a roll of 3/4" Scotch Brand 3M Clear Tape--cheap and works great.

[eddief]

make a nice black, sorta thick thing that works well without being to butt ugly. soma fab sells em in their web store.

[david]

these are nice.

http://www.excelsports.com/new.asp?page=8&description=Chainstay+Protector&vendorCode=WHEELS&major=6&minor=8

[yeastor]

I know you mentioned in your post not wanting to go with Lizard Skin, but they do make a clear chainstay protector that works very well and is essentially invisible. The little white Lizard logo on it can easily be scraped off if need be. The kit includes rectangles for the head tube to prevent cable rub.

Cheapest site for them I found is:
http://www.blueskycycling.com/product1673_35_-Lizard-Skin-Clear-Chain-Stay-Protector.htm

[Blastinbob]

I make my own. I cut a little template out that I keep in the tool box and I buy the material in bulk. 2 feet last 2-3 years.

https://www.clear-guard.com/bulkmaterial.asp

[Spinner]

cut a desired length and stick it to a plastic kitchen cutting board while avoiding stretching or otherwise distorting it. carefully add a second layer by slowly applying it to the first, starting a one end and pressing to eliminate air bubbles between the layers. When multiple layers have been laminated, cut the ends for a uniform finish with a razor or exacto blade.

apply to chainstay going from one end to the other, pressing in a manner to eliminate air bubbles.

three layers of tape laminated together is very tough.