RIMPAD Top tube pad for bicycle

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Introducing RIMPAD: A Top Tube Pad with a Point of Difference Top tube pads are not new; they have been around since the 1980s, initially serving as knee protection for BMX riders. However, modern bicycles face different challenges, such as constant dings and scratches from daily life. While there are existing top tube pad options, most are bulky and unattractive, detracting from a bicycle's elegance. The RIMPAD aims to change that with its elegant, one-piece design created through cost-effective reaction injection molding (RIM). This process allows for various colors, textures, and even logo embedding. The material chosen is a rigid to semi-rigid self-skinning polyurethane foam, ensuring waterproofing and a slim wall thickness of 5-7mm that won't interfere with brake cables. The RIMPAD's exterior skin, formed during the RIM process, has a feel similar to sticky leather or hard but malleable plastic, depending on rigidity and foam type. Its shape holds well once applied, and optional Velcro straps can be added for secure cable coverage. Dispel common myths about top tube pads: they're not just for fixie fashion or protecting riders' nether regions during stunts. In reality, they safeguard valuable bicycles from dings and scratches caused by daily life, such as locking up, leaning against objects, falling over, or hanging in storage. Embrace the RIMPAD - a sleek, modern solution to protect your bike while maintaining its aesthetic appeal.