Bicycle Frame and Component Protective System

Abstract

A reusable system for protecting a bicycle frame comprises one or more first reusable protective pads and one or more second reusable protective pads. The second reusable protective pads are smaller than the first reusable protective pads. Also provided are reusable protective pads for protecting a portion of a bicycle frame.

1 . A reusable system for protecting a bicycle frame comprising:
 one or more first reusable protective pads; and   one or more second reusable protective pads, the second reusable protective pads being smaller than the first reusable protective pads.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second reusable pads each have length dimension, and wherein the length dimension of a first pad is larger than the length dimension of a second reusable pad. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , comprising at least two first reusable protective pads and at least two second reusable protective pads. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a derailleur cover. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more first and second reusable protective pads are suitable for protecting a bicycle frame during shipping. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein each reusable pad comprises a compliant protecting portion and one or more integral straps for attaching the compliant protecting portion to the bicycle. 
     
     
         7 . A reusable protective pad for protecting a portion of a bicycle frame comprising:
 a compliant protecting portion; and   one or more integral straps for attaching the compliant protecting portion to a bicycle frame.   
     
     
         8 . The reusable protective pad of  claim 7 , wherein the compliant protecting portion comprises a first surface configured to contact a portion of the bicycle frame. 
     
     
         9 . The reusable protective pad of  claim 8 , wherein the first surface is non-abrasive to the contacted portion of the bicycle frame. 
     
     
         10 . The reusable protective pad of  claim 8 , wherein the compliant protecting portion further comprises a second surface, opposite first surface, and wherein at least one integral strap is attached to the second surface of the protective pad. 
     
     
         11 . The reusable protective pad of  claim 10 , wherein the second surface comprises a durable material. 
     
     
         12 . The reusable protective pad of  claim 11 , wherein the second surface is tear-resistant at least at one point of attachment of the integral strap thereto the second surface. 
     
     
         13 . The reusable protective pad of  claim 7 , wherein the compliant protecting portion is rectangular. 
     
     
         14 . The reusable protective pad of  claim 7 , wherein the integral straps are webbing. 
     
     
         15 . The reusable protective pad of  claim 7 , wherein the integral straps are self-attachable to the reusable protective pad to secure the reusable protective pad to the bicycle frame.