Invisiframe...worth the investment?

[Lovey1]

Just bought myself a Cannodale Jekyll 29 and before i take it for a ride am considering getting Invisiframe protection. Looks sensible to me but not cheap. Thoughts?

[Mr Ted]

Highly recommended, I have it on my Evil 'The Calling' and its still looking good at 18 months, hasn't lifted anywhere and has a few scuffs on it that would otherwise be on the frame by now.

I had mine installed by the shop so I can't comment on installation but I guess make sure the frame is spotless, degreased and warm! Must be plenty of YouTube tutorials.

[Freakuk]

Had it fitted by LBS on my current bike from new, bike still looks like new so I'd say it's worth it.

I've contacted Invisiframe directly as they do protection for my Hope cranks and they sent me the kit FoC, can't rate them highly enough.

[itsnotarace]

Bit of heli tape liberally applied will do the job much cheaper

[Tall_Paul]

itsnotarace said:

Bit of heli tape liberally applied will do the job much cheaper

Cheaper, yes.

As good? Not even close.


Did my frame myself and I'm very happy with the end result. The level of coverage it gives, you just can't get with a generic kit.

[m_cozzy]

A carbon frame I do as they are so easily damaged. Never bothered with alloy.

[itsnotarace]

Tall_Paul said:

Cheaper, yes.

As good? Not even close.

OTOH it's a mountain bike not a priceless china teapot. Protect downtube, seatstays, chainstays, round the back of the bottom bracket where debris may get trapped between rear tyre and the frame, and the headtube where the cables may rub, and then go and ride the thing

m_cozzy said:

A carbon frame I do as they are so easily damaged.

Have crashed my carbon Santa Cruz a fair amount over the last 3 years of ownership and it still looks like new

Edited by itsnotarace on Tuesday 7th January 07:46

[Court_S]

Definitely worth it.

I’ve done my last few frames and it’s ace. Doesn’t lift or get stuff caught under the edges like normal tape and it doesn’t yellow.

People often say it’s an MTB, it gets scratched etc but when it comes to move it on people piss and moan that frames are marked. Damage from crashes is one one thing but stuff like run from muddy shorts, cables etc just looks st.

[RevsPerMinute]

Totally worth it!
I was amazed at how good the coverage is and how relatively easy it is to fit assuming you follow the fitting instructions, work cleanly and methodically.

I was so impressed with it I got a second kit to keep as spare so I can replace specific parts as and when.