Another AliExpress order incoming! These rubber side pads not only look good, they are a cheap and smart investment to take better care of your bike and protect it from scratches. They are not perfect, but it only takes a minute or two to make them perfect. Read on to learn what I mean.
The rubber seems flexible and solid, and I believe they are up for the task to protect my bike side panels.
I already have a rubber tank pad and I thought these side pads would both look good and prevent unnecessary scratches from my pants.
One thing I noticed straight away was the excessive glue. I highly recommend to use a sharp knife and a cutting board to remove these edges – otherwise the glue will be very visible on the side panels. This makes them go from good to perfect.
I got a decent amount of cut off glue. The job only took me a minute or so, and I think the final result is far better.
These rubber side pads fit perfectly and looks nice too!
I chose these particular pads because I wanted the Tenere logo. it fits really well with the overall design and color scheme of my bike. I do know that they also come without the logo if that should be your preference.