Born in the 80's

Manufactured in Sheffield, UK.

Born in the 80's is a HKT Protect™ mountain bike frame protection kit collaboration with Primeval Illustration, a UK based digital artist. This kit pays homage to the classic 80's neon colours, MTV's launch and wild design shapes!

Looking to protect your mountain bike frame from rock strikes, cable rub, uplift marks and more? Or, maybe you’re looking to add a personal touch to your bike? Look no further than HKT Protect™!

Our entire bike frame protection range is manufactured in our own facility here in Sheffield, UK. HKT Protect™ utilises a carefully selected material that balances protection, malleability and a quality that will last the life of your bike. Our bike frame protection kits are universal and designed to fit everything from a steel hardtail through to the latest ebikes and downhill rigs.

What do you get in your bike frame protection kit?

Standard / Minimum coverage, maximum impact. The Standard frame protection kit is perfect for adding just enough protection to your bike.
This kit contains 12 pieces; 1x top tube protector, 2x chain stay protectors, 2x seat stay protectors, 4x extension pieces and 3x cable rub protectors.

Plus / Extra coverage, ultimate protection. The Plus frame protection kit is ideal for modern ebikes and those people wanting to ensure that your pride and joy stays looking extra fresh.
This kit contains 16 pieces; 1x top tube protector, 1x down tube protector 1x down tube extension 2x chain stay protectors, 2x seatstay protectors, 6x extension pieces and 3x cable rub protectors.

The Full Monty / Does exactly what the name suggests. Ideally for protecting a new bike and with this kit you’re leaving no stone unturned when it comes to protection. The Full Monty contains an Plus kit along with a set of clear fork protectors too!
This kit contains 18 pieces; 1x down tube protector 1x down tube extension 2x chain stay protectors, 2x seatstay protectors, 6x extension pieces, 3x cable rub protectors and 2x clear fork protectors.

Looking for precise application of your protection kit? Simply add one of our HKT Protect™ application tools. 

What are the benefits of using HKT Protect ™?

• Improve resale value of your bike.
• Reduce frame damage from stone chips, transportation marks and cable rub.
• Add a personal touch to your bike. After all, it is yours!
• Quick and easy universal installation.
• Easy to remove. Just use some heat and our removal tool.
• Protects paintwork

Keeping an eye on our effect on the environment is core to everything here at HKT. During our product development process we spoke extensively with our customers to work out what is actually needed, cutting out what isn't and making sure that all of our kits fit into the same compact plastic-free packaging.