Protecting a bike on a roof carrier

[Chutzpah]

I've been wondering about the best way to protect my bike's frame whilst it's on the roof of my car. Quite often people recommend foam pipe lagging, and I grabbed some of this to try. However, it isn't very wide so splits after some use.

I've read that some people use old bike inner tubes - anyone ever given this a go?

 

[mickle]

Pipe lagging comes in different thicknesses and for different diameters of tubing - if you found one which fits your frame better it might not be so prone to failure. Most DIY sheds have a limited range - go to a big plumber's merchant.

What do you want to protect it from?

Have you encountered/considered 'helicopter tape'?

 

[gallego1968]

Cheaper to get lagging from B&Q, which will be the foam stuff but i would go for lagging call armaflex which is more flexible but more expensive.

 

[Fab Foodie]

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What do you want to protect it from?
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That's a very good question.

 

[Chutzpah]

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What do you want to protect it from?
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That's a very good question.

Roof carriers have a bumpy plastic grip to hold onto the bike. It has a habit of rubbing the frame. It wasn't as big a deal on my Carrera mountain bike but I'm a bit more protective of my Trek....

 

[Chutzpah]

Have you encountered/considered 'helicopter tape'?

Looks like that might be a good option - cheers!