invisiFRAME VS RideWrap
WHICH FRAME PROTECTION IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
If you ride, you know it’s only a matter of time before your bike takes a beating—chips, scratches, and paint wear are just part of the game. Protecting your frame is a no-brainer for keeping your bike looking fresh and lasting longer. When it comes to full coverage frame protection, two names stand out: invisiFRAME and RideWrap. But which one’s right for you? We put them to the test on a Santa Cruz Bronson to break down the key differences and help you make your decision.
Disclaimer: GeometryGeeks.bike is affiliated to RideWrap Canada. Names and trademarks included in this article are used for the purpose of identification only.
Insights and data provided in the article are representative of a snapshot experience where the team sourced and installed kits from both brands for a Santa Cruz Bronson and reported the results. Customer experiences may vary.
MEET THE BRANDS
RideWrap™
Founded in Whistler, British Columbia, RideWrap is privately owned and they only focus on bicycle protection. They have several offices worldwide. They produce their own proprietary self-healing and hydrophobic PPF film called Lotus Pro™ which they claim to be the first PPF made from recycled materials and designed for Bicycles.
invisiFRAME™
Originally founded in Shrewsbury, UK, InvisiFRAME is owned by the american public company XPEL, best known for their automotive PPF. Using the Xpel “Ultimate” series films InvisiFRAME has adapted to supply model specific kits for bicycles.
BIKE PROTECTION COMPARISON – AT A GLANCE
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KIT OPTIONS
40,000
options available
349,012
options available
KIT PRICING
$169.97*
*total costs including shipping, duties, exchange fees, etc for the Santa Cruz Bronson kit acquired and used for the test in Canada – may vary.
$156.80*
*total costs including shipping, duties, exchange fees, etc for the Santa Cruz Bronson kit acquired and used for the test in Canada – may vary.
SHIP FROM LOCATIONS
Ships from UK
Ships from Canada, Colorado, California, UK, Sweden, Germany, or Australia dependent on destination
RETURN POLICY
No returns allowed
30 day return policy
PACKAGING & INSTRUCTIONS
Included: Squeegee, written instructions.
Included: Squeegee, Cleaning Wipes, Install Concentrate, Syringe, microfiber, 3D instruction diragram, written instructions.
FILM THICKNESS
7mil thick, Xpel ppf adapted from automotive
10mil thick, proprietary “Lotus Pro” ppf film designed for bicycles
HYDROPHOBIC
Not hydrophobic
Ceramic/hydrophobic integrated
Self-healing
Self-healing for minor scuffs and swirling
Self-healing for minor scuffs and swirling
ENVIRONMENTAL
Recyclable packaging
Film made from recycled material, recyclable packaging
HEAD TUBE FITMENT
Cut line down head tube
One piece design
DEALER/INSTALLER NETWORK
300+ dealers
2500+ dealers
ON-DEMAND CUT SOFTWARE
NA
RideWrap Super Cutter software
COMPREHENSIVE COMPARISON TESTING
# OF KIT OPTIONS
Invisiframe
InvisiFRAME website states they offer over 40,000 kits.
Ridewrap
RideWrap website states they offer over 348,000 kit options.
KIT PRICING
Invisiframe
The cost of the InvisiFRAME custom frame protection kit for the test Santa Cruz Bronson shipped to Canada is £79.16, which converts to $142.49 CAD. There were duties and taxes applied of $27.48 for a total of $169.97.
Ridewrap
The cost of the RideWrap Tailored Protection kit for the test Santa Cruz Bronson Carbon shipped to Canada was $140 CAD + 12% tax for a total of $156.80.
PURCHASE CURRENCY
Invisiframe
InvisiFRAME’s site displayed the pricing in local currency, however on purchase the credit card was charged in GBP (£).
Ridewrap
RideWrap’s website displayed the pricing in a local currency, on purchase the credit card was charged in local currency.
RETURN POLICY
Invisiframe
InvisiFRAME does not advertise a return policy. As per their terms and conditions, they do not accept returns or exchange kits, as everything is cut to order and they do not hold any stock.
Ridewrap
RideWrap offers a 30 day return policy. RideWrap will accept returns on regular-priced, new merchandise within 14 days of the shipping date. After this time, a credit will be issued for a period of up to 30 days from the shipping date.
PRODUCTION / SHIP FROM LOCATION
Invisiframe
InvisiFRAME operations are in the UK and the test kit shipped from the UK to Canada.
Ridewrap
RideWrap operations are in Canada, USA, United Kingdom, Sweden, and Australia and the test kit shipped from Canada to Canada.
PACKAGING
Invisiframe
Ridewrap
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Invisiframe
InvisiFRAME provides a squeegee and brand stickers.
Ridewrap
RideWrap provides a toolkit that includes: a squeegee, 2x frame cleaning wipes, install slip solution, a microfiber towel, a syringe for measuring solution and brand sticker sheet.
INSTRUCTIONS
Invisiframe
InvisiFRAME provides a generic 2D diagram along with a kit layout sheet with written location details.
Ridewrap
RideWrap provides a model specific 3D diagram with pieces numbered. The RideWrap kit has matching numbers on it.
INSTALLER DATABASE
Invisiframe
InvisiFRAME lists over 300 dealers and installers worldwide on their coverage map.
Ridewrap
RideWrap lists over 2500 dealers and installers worldwide on their coverage map.
COVERAGE
Invisiframe
Ridewrap
KIT DESIGN AND FITMENT
Invisiframe
Ridewrap
FILM COMPARISON
Invisiframe
InvisiFRAME employ a ppf film made by XPEL, an automotive ppf supplier. The film is self-healing. The film, without liner, measures 6.9 MIL by micrometer.
FILM ONLY: 6.9 MIL
BACKING SHEET: 3.1 MIL
FILM + BACKING SHEET: 10 MIL
Ridewrap
RideWrap employ an in-house made film named “Lotus Pro™”. The Lotus Pro 10 material is self-healing. It also features embedded ceramic technologies making it extremely hydrophobic. The film, without liner, measures 10.3 MIL by micrometer.
FILM ONLY: 10.3 MIL
BACKING SHEET: 4.1 MIL
FILM + BACKING SHEET: 14.4 MIL
HYDROPHOBICITY
Invisiframe
Invisiframe film has a low water contact angle.
Ridewrap
RideWrap film has a high water contact angle.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Invisiframe
InvisiFRAME’s film is not made of recycled material. The packaging is recyclable.
Ridewrap
RideWrap’s Lotus Pro ppf film is made from recycled materials, 77% of the production materials are diverted from the landfill. The packaging is recyclable.
REMOVAL OF KIT PROCESS
Invisiframe
Use heat to activate the adhesive and remove.
Ridewrap
Use heat to activate the adhesive and remove.