Bike Travel Tip - Foam Piping

Jun 17, 18 13:08

Post #1 of 17 (1648 views)

Hey guys,

Have a bike bag and have traveled with bike before. This time, it's my new baby - my first carbon frame. Yes, I have insurance BUT wanted to upgrade foam piping if possible. I have a Ruster Armored Hen House and it came with the foam piping but curious if I can make an effort to do better. No, unfortunately no Home Depots/Lowe's around.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!

Re: Bike Travel Tip - Foam Piping [carosemena] [ In reply to ]

Jun 17, 18 13:10

Post #2 of 17 (1644 views)

I do not ship my bikes anywhere. But I have used pool floaters to protect them on occasion. They are cheap and can be cut to length.

I may not be fast, but once I get going, it is hard to stop me...

Re: Bike Travel Tip - Foam Piping [BigPat] [ In reply to ]

Jun 17, 18 13:14

Post #3 of 17 (1640 views)

Oh good call

Re: Bike Travel Tip - Foam Piping [carosemena] [ In reply to ]

Jun 17, 18 13:24

Post #4 of 17 (1624 views)

I use some inflatable hands that I gathered at a race a few years ago.
Nice and light and absorb impacts quite well.

Re: Bike Travel Tip - Foam Piping [carosemena] [ In reply to ]

Jun 17, 18 13:26

Post #5 of 17 (1620 views)

Sorry need to clarify. I meant pool noodles. I keep a bunch in my garage and use them for all kids of stuff. For about a year I had some taped to the roof rack on my wife’s car, with blue painters tape. Really classed it up.

I may not be fast, but once I get going, it is hard to stop me...

Re: Bike Travel Tip - Foam Piping [carosemena] [ In reply to ]

Jun 17, 18 14:17

Post #6 of 17 (1569 views)

These are worth every penny.

https://www.bopworx.com/bopwraptm.html

Re: Bike Travel Tip - Foam Piping [Skyline Chili] [ In reply to ]

Jun 17, 18 14:39

Post #7 of 17 (1554 views)

Oh my god yes.

Re: Bike Travel Tip - Foam Piping [Skyline Chili] [ In reply to ]

Jun 17, 18 15:08

Post #8 of 17 (1528 views)

For a cheap alternative, I use pipe insulation and velcro tape. $10 is enough for the entire bike.

Re: Bike Travel Tip - Foam Piping [dktxracer] [ In reply to ]

Aug 14, 18 6:49

Post #9 of 17 (1278 views)

Ugh - didn't pull the trigger then on the Bopworx. Have a race in 4 weeks and need some protection. Any other ideas??

Re: Bike Travel Tip - Foam Piping [carosemena] [ In reply to ]

Aug 14, 18 7:39

Post #10 of 17 (1230 views)

With summer wrapping up, you may be able to find a store that has pool noodles on clearance. they work very well for protection and are a big thicker and more dense than pipe insulation.

Re: Bike Travel Tip - Foam Piping [carosemena] [ In reply to ]

Aug 14, 18 7:54

Post #11 of 17 (1211 views)

Not sure you can do better than pipe insulation. The stuff is pretty firm foam so it can absorb impacts and unlike a pool noodle It is also actually made to go around things and is already split lengthwise. It even says in the product description: "Can be used as a protective cover where necessary." ;-) 6 feet is only $2.13 at Home Depot but you can also get it at any hardware store. 2 pieces are enough but get 3 if you have OCD. That comes in at $6.39 before tax.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-in-x-6-ft-Foam-Pipe-Insulation-ORP11812/204760805

Another must have is a large roll of bubble wrap to wrap up anything hard you put in the case with your bike (e.g. pump, shoes, pedals, etc. More than likely, that is the stuff that is going to mess your frame up if you don't pack it right.

Finally, use your clothes and kit as padding. Get some smallish laundry bags, pack clothes in them and use them as "pillows."

Re: Bike Travel Tip - Foam Piping [STP] [ In reply to ]

Aug 14, 18 13:09

Post #12 of 17 (1137 views)

thanks! one unrelated question - do you guys take off your discs when traveling with bike?

Re: Bike Travel Tip - Foam Piping [carosemena] [ In reply to ]

Aug 14, 18 13:29

Post #13 of 17 (1113 views)

I have always used pipe insulation - different thicknesses - works well - but do not buy the stuff with the adhesive that sticks the pieces together - messy stuff... Hope this helps

Graham Wilson
USAT Level III Elite Coach
http://www.thewilsongroup.biz

Re: Bike Travel Tip - Foam Piping [dktxracer] [ In reply to ]

Aug 14, 18 13:38

Post #14 of 17 (1098 views)

I've done the pie insulation also, works. Pool noodles also a good suggestion as someone noted above.

"You can never win or lose if you don't run the race." - Richard Butler

Re: Bike Travel Tip - Foam Piping [Twotter] [ In reply to ]

Aug 14, 18 13:49

Post #15 of 17 (1078 views)

Twotter wrote:

With summer wrapping up, you may be able to find a store that has pool noodles on clearance. they work very well for protection and are a big thicker and more dense than pipe insulation.

I bought a few for a dollar each...at the dollar store!

Re: Bike Travel Tip - Foam Piping [carosemena] [ In reply to ]

Aug 15, 18 2:11

Post #16 of 17 (945 views)

carosemena wrote:

thanks! one unrelated question - do you guys take off your discs when traveling with bike?

Brake rotors? That would be very prudent, especially if they are the convenient centre lock type. A warped disc is an utter PITA as we all know.

ETA - just looked at that Bopwerx stuff. Looks like money for old rope to me; fancy pipe lagging, and you can get dropout spacers for both axles for way less than that for example.

29 years and counting

Last edited by: Jorgan: Aug 15, 18 2:29

Re: Bike Travel Tip - Foam Piping [Jorgan] [ In reply to ]

Aug 15, 18 3:49

Post #17 of 17 (904 views)

Yep meant rotors. Thank you!

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