Damage from cables rubbing - something to be concerned about?

[PBancroft]

Spotted this earlier today - friction from cables rubbing against the forks has started to gouge into the forks themselves. Should I be concerned? The bike has probably done about 2500 miles so far.

 

[actonblue]

Nothing to worry about. You should put some some tape on the frame to protect the paintwork from the cables.

 

[snorri]

I doubt if you have done any real damage, but perhaps made these areas more susceptible to rusting. You can buy adhesive frame protectors.

http://www.halfords....65524_langId_-1



BikeHut clear or carbon frame protectors, no doubt other makes are available.

 

[potsy]

Nothing to worry about. You should put some some tape on the frame to protect the paintwork from the cables.

This is something I learnt far too late with my Secteur. Seems pointless now it's so scratched and battered from all year round commuting duty, will certainly be using some frame protection if I ever get round to buying my next bike

 

[Fiona N]

Besides stickers for the frame, you can also get little grommets which slide onto the cable outer and stop them damaging the frame. They seem a beter long term option as stickers on my mtb gradually lifted and just looked a mess while other bikes have the grommets which seem to be nearly invisible and maintenance free.

 

[photography27]

i have exactley the same prob as you, aint very good if the cables mess your bikes paint work up like this!!!!
thought this would of been brought to the bike manufactures attention for them to remedy

 

[the_mikey]

The same thing happened on my bike, but I've taken to cleaning and painting over the damaged area, although that's not always practical.