Ride Wrap - Install Tips and Review

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

Man , I just ordered my first MTB and was interested in this brand for frame protection. Perfect timing 🤙 Thanks mate ,top video.

[@IslandBikeLife]

Glad I could help!

[@nebj00la]

Thanks for making this video. The two bottles served important roles, and without both I'm sure the result would have been much lower quality! One bottle with 12oz of water to 3 drops of baby shampoo, and a spray bottle with 40% of (90%) alcohol mixed with 60% water are what I used.

[@dsristau]

isopropyl alcohol can be used as an adhesive remover so I don't know if it's the best thing to be using to "quick dry" the edges. Maybe its not as bad diluted 50% but it's just something to consider when you're installing

[@Gmork-The-Nothing]

IPA spray bottle....best tip EVER. Made the job so much easier. To be honest if I hadn't watched your video and got this tip, I'm sure half my edges would still be lifted up! They really should add that to their instructions sheet. It just instantly displaces the slip solution and the edges go down instantly and firmly.

[@ef9658]

straight ipa 90% or dilute it with water?

[@Gmork-The-Nothing]

@@ef9658 straight 99% IPA. You don't want water under the wrap as that won't evaporate quickly and will make it look like crap.

[@JasonWilliams-sb8zs]

Absolutely. Have wrapped a few frames. The water pooling is a given. IPA.. amazing suggestion

[@mrmischievous]

Just bought the ‘covered’ kit for a brand new Stumpy, and I’m glad I didn’t get the full coverage kit: my bike arrived partly assembled so the generic kit won’t require a complete tear down. GREAT video; you described the product well, gave us a tip on how to install and showed us exactly what it’s like during installation. Take my like 👍🏾

[@IslandBikeLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrmischievous]

@@IslandBikeLife can you clarify the alcohol / water mix ratio? Is it 1:1, alcohol : water? Or can we add more water to the mix?

[@IslandBikeLife]

@@mrmischievous I normally do about 4:1 alcohol/water. Just visually based the size of the bottle. You just need enough to counter the soap and activate the adhesive once you are ready to tack it down.

[@mrmischievous]

@@IslandBikeLife Thanks - FWIW the alcohol worked MUCH better than the heat gun they recommend in their instructions. That being said, in most cases I wasn't trying to stretch the film over serious contours YMMV. Only a small amount of alcohol is needed; I did my fork and frame with less than 50ml of alcohol solution.

[@marthagrant2045]

Thanks for the video! I was super intimidated to ride wrap my bike. I watched your video a couple of times before I tried and your tips were incredibly helpful - especially the iso solution for those final edges. I also did the top tube before the head set which made everything line up perfectly. Many thanks!

[@RickyDownhillRDH]

Thanks!! Looks like you've got it all figured out. I'm doing my M16 later today, a bit nervous but watching all these videos first helps ease the tension.

[@tysongilmore7015]

Any recommendations for the slip solution if you don’t have baby shampoo? Wondering if dawn dish soap would work as well. Thanks!

[@tempemail7954]

Just picked up a new commencal furious and will be trying out this stuff. Just wish you had a kit for the norco search!

[@bmxscape]

the alchohol spray is what i struggled with my first time doing it, some pieces had very small edges that would never stick down i eventually just cut them off. will do alchohol spray next time

[@bmxscape]

just tried it and it works incredible.. the short overhanging edges now stick down with ease after spraying with a small amount of alcohol mixed with water (like 25-75 alcohol to water cause im cheap)

[@joewiese7261]

I just tried putting ride wrap on my 2022 Cannondale Jekyll 1. I haven't been this frustrated in a while. I messed up half the wrap and don't know what to do considering how pricy it was.

[@Ilikemovingpictures]

Hi, thanks for the tips. I'm going to be installing a tailored kit on my Knolly Fugitive next week and will use your alcohol tip. I see you recommend 4:1 ratio of alcohol to water, what percent rubbing alcohol is that? Just wondering if it's 4:1 with 70% or 4:1 with 90%. Thanks! 🍻

[@pcpwcail]

How was the install ,I just ordered a kit for my fugitive

[@Ilikemovingpictures]

@@pcpwcail Good, it went pretty smoothly... but took a few hours. Also, remove the downtube protection and pull out the internal cable routing collar before you start; I left those things on and the wrap should lay under them, so I had to bust out my pocketknife to trim the excess. I didn't take my chain off, it was fine to work around. And, I would recommend wearing a headlamp while doing the install, it makes catching small bubbles way easier. Oh, and regarding the alcohol blend, I would use

[@pcpwcail]

@@Ilikemovingpictures thanks for the suggestions

[@jcl675]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@glassbarrel]

Thanks for the video!

[@Maxischarlie2]

The alcohol trick is an absolute game changer, I have done covered ride wrap on on of my bikes before and it was unbelievably painful to get the edges to stick and stop the piece, especially small ones, from moving. Just did the ride wrap tailored on my new bike and it was unbelievably easy compared to how I did it before. Also good to have a heat gun for some pieces, and an insulin syringe to extract any bits you may have missed once it sets

[@painlesspatrick]

Great to see you again. Love your videos. Just purchased a new bike so this was perfect timing.

[@IslandBikeLife]

Glad it could help! Thanks for watching.

[@zachbarker5354]

Can I do it with the crank on?

[@theelusiveone147]

How much vinyl did you need to use to cover the entire bike?

[@boricua77]

TIP: Dont push the film too much because it can cause that the film loss it form and them it dont fit well

[@canadianboyee]

Glad to see you back, been a minute since you last posted!

[@IslandBikeLife]

I know, damn Covid really messed up all my plans. Getting back into the swing of things, or at least trying

Looks complicated, not only That it doesn't include that nice red on display like their advertising

[@mikefoulds6146]

Can you recommend where I can get ride wrap installed locally... do you do this kind of thing?

[@tonyrizzo2123]

They list install partners on Ride Wrap website. Those are local dealers that are trained how to apply it. But most bike shops have bike mechanics that will install for you as well. Some take the frame home after work and just install in their free time.

[@mikefoulds6146]

@@tonyrizzo2123 thx for that!

[@Sirmellowman]

whats that round metal thing at the bottom of the seat tube of that yeti frame??

[@edisiusmurmur325]

The bike is solid and my Ebike conversion went great. kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Very smooth ride at 30mph with no problems (135 miles ridden so far). The picture is a bit deceiving - there is WAY less space in the center of the frame than it shows. The suspension connection takes up the entire thing. So I needed to attach my battery on the bottom of the frame and my controller on the top. Instructions for assembly were lacking but honestly it wasn't too hard to figure out even though I have very little bike knowledge. Watched some youtube videos on adjusting the disk brakes but that was it. Still, I am loving it and very happy with the purchase.

[@zoubtube]

Any chance on you reviewing the evil following v3? I'm really interested to see how it compares to a ripely and your review are the most spot on from anyone I have seen.

[@IslandBikeLife]

Thanks for watching. I am trying to get my hands on one. Both of my local Evil dealers do not have one on demo at the moment and my trip to Bellingham was cancelled due to Covid!

[@davewallace9048]

Excellent video..very well described help me to install on my Ibis Ripley AF!!

[@shane4176]

Best explanation so far thank you.

[@zekemango2211]

i saw the oppurtunity. i decided to take it. #69 is mine.

[@daveleech5971]

Thanks for the video. Hope you got a free ride wrap for your effort. Nice quiver of bikes too 👍

[@IslandBikeLife]

Nope but that’s okay, it is a great product!

[@daveleech5971]

@@IslandBikeLife I applied my RideWrap over the weekend and your tips were a huge help, thanks! RideWrap went on so much easier than other frame skins I've used in the past. The shapes of the pieces are really well thought out and the coverage is higher than the others too. Top product!

[@joemaccarthy2686]

Do you really need a hair dryer for this? I did not see it mentioned in the video. Thx!

[@dr.h9309]

Excellent review!

[@IslandBikeLife]

Thanks for watching

[@NDemanuele1]

Awesome video! I've applied it to my other bikes. I'm applying a different brand to my current bike. The brand I'm using is thicker than most. It's proving to be difficult to work with and even chipped the paint unfortunately ( never happened before!). The reason that it's difficult, is that with this particular brand it's next to impossible to get rid of the moisture. It's driving me nuts! I contacted the manufacture as well. I think if I can just get rid of the moisture I'll be satisfied. As long as it stays bonded to the frame. Any suggestions, I would appreciate hearing from you.

[@cularu1]

Seems to be very thin, what can this project against?

[@mattsquatch412]

I have a Tallboy C S. Its a gloss finish. Has anyone done or seen matte on gloss or should I stick with gloss on gloss?

[@IslandBikeLife]

It looks okay but I would probably stick with gloss.

[@LarryRichelli]

Did you order the matt or glossy in this video.

[@salvadorgarciadealba8261]

Can you personalize the wraps with art or is it just a clear film? Thanks!!

[@seitenryu6844]

Kits are clear only, but you can put whatever you want under them. Get a kit and have someone cut graphics with a wide margin. Should work well if they use thin vinyl.

[@jeestring7782]

how thick is this?

[@Oldkrusty]

New video, finally I’ve been hoping you would post something. Bought a brand new transition sentinel v2 custom build and did the ride wrap two weeks ago. Hopefully you get up to the Okanagan area sometime soon. Cheers

[@IslandBikeLife]

Nice! I have been wanting to try one of those out. How are you liking it so far?

[@Oldkrusty]

Bike is amazing. Climbs way better than I thought it would. I have the fox suspension and I set it up so the bike is playful and poppy. Really happy with it.

[@sneakyray9160]

Are they the same as a paint protection film use in cars? Like expel?

[@adrianc6534]

Yea, pretty much

[@derektaylor2845]

Does the shuttle guard go over the Ridewrap or do I need to cut a section out for it?

[@IslandBikeLife]

I put the shuttle guard over the wrap when needed.

[@simonmckean5495]

thanks!!

[@dudeonbike800]

Nice video. Any experience with applying ceramic paint coatings to the frame? Seems like this would be a great way to protect EVERY part of the frame prior to applying the PPF.

[@IslandBikeLife]

I have done coatings on loads of cars. They will not protect from scratches and things of that nature like a PPF and the wash maintenance/elemental wear with mud and grit etc would likely cause the coating to fail sooner than it would on a car. Short answer, no I wouldn’t even consider it.

[@dudeonbike800]

@@IslandBikeLife Interesting. Thanks for the reply. One thing I have always done is wax frames prior to assembly. It's so nice to be able to fully treat the paint to a protective coating before anything goes on. (Internal frame prep to steel as well.) And in my personal experience, waxing from the start protects the paint for the life of the bike, makes cleaning much easier and keeps it looking great. My 30 year old custom painted purple to silver road tandem still catches eyes and looks amazing. Anyway, given ceramic's longer lasting nature and better protection seems like it's an even better option than basic car wax.

[@motorsandmountains]

@dudeonbike if you apply the ceramic coating before applying the ride wrap, the vinyl will have a much harder time sticking to the frame. I would recommend installing ride wrap first, then finish with a ceramic coating over the vinyl and remaining exposed paint. The vinyl will protect and the coating will make washing the bike easier . Happy trails :)

[@BudoDave76]

Great Tips! Thanks!

[@BlacqueJacqueShellacque_]

The kit I got from these guys was a generic fit and DID NOT FIT THE BIKE. It overlapped some of the edges of the frame by a very small amount (less than 1mm). It doesn't bend around those pieces so you have tiny bit of edge sticking out. I'm assuming that will become a dirt magnet. I would avoid buying this unless you don't mind paying someone that has done it many times. Not a fun experience.

[@adrianc6534]

Why would you expect a generic kit to fit your bike perfectly? Buy a tailored kit if that is your expectation.

[@richarddecredico6098]

you are supposed to cut it, ya nimrod

[@Vt1833]

Should i wrap the front fork???

[@IslandBikeLife]

You can but I never do. Personal choice, I don’t really see the value.

[@glassbarrel]

@@IslandBikeLife I bought the complete fork protection lol. It was kind of an OCD moment when I was ordering my tailored kit for my new Pivot Switchblade lol. Pivot and Yeti make the best looking frames IMO so I want to keep it immaculate.

[@mitchellmtb7202]

Literally misunderstood and sprayed my bike down with Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA.

[@leonshanahan2189]

Nice tips

[@IslandBikeLife]

Thanks, glad it could help.

[@cataca91]

mic volume is way to low, i thought i went semi deaf xd

[@logankurtz9150]

Looks like you switched to a more flexible squeegee during the video any reason for this?

[@IslandBikeLife]

For certain areas it is just easier to conform for the curves of the bike. Not needed but a nice to have. Thanks for watching.