jml Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Looking at a few pictures of Adam's bike I noticed the black grip tape/protectors just above the pegs on the frame (seen in both photos) does anyone know what this is and what it's for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 grip tape to help with lift i think 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jml Posted April 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 grip tape to help with lift i think For rear wheel hops? I wonder if it's similar to the stuff they use on skateboards. I'd think rubber grip would be a little easier on the boots. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffe Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 My gasser came with that, I thought it was to protect the paint from boot wear. Taff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jml Posted April 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 My gasser came with that, I thought it was to protect the paint from boot wear. Taff Can you describe what type of material it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 I think it is to protect the paint as well as giving the boot something to grip when the rider wants to move the bike sideways. Rear wheel hop, swing the rear around while doing a nose wheelie (endo) etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffe Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Hi, must be different stuff then as mine is smooth. Taff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neils on wheels Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 I saw this close up at a WTC round, it is like skateboard grip tape. I guess it is frame protection & grip for lift combined. Boot wear is probably less of a concern to Raga than any perceived advantage, notwithstanding the fact that he doesn't have to pay for the boots Sidi do! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jml Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 I saw this close up at a WTC round, it is like skateboard grip tape. I guess it is frame protection and grip for lift combined. Boot wear is probably less of a concern to Raga than any perceived advantage, notwithstanding the fact that he doesn't have to pay for the boots Sidi do! It's odd because he doesn't seem to use it on the TRS, interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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