Frame protection level of coverage in gravel

I mt bike and gravel bike, I use 3m car wrap or helicopter tape much cheaper than the bike specific stuff on amazon.  Anyway, downtube and stays are a must [think opposite the tires, protects against mud build up], on the mt bikes I wrap the top of the top tube as well as my feet can drag when dismounting.  Another place I use it is any bag mounting points, those straps will leave a nice mark in the paint.  I even wrap my aluminum frames because who likes areas where the paint has worn off.  The only bike I never wrapped was my road bike, 11,000 miles and it still looks new.   So, in short its mainly about the environment you ride, and the stuff you are going to strap onto the bike.

Hello, I am totally new in gravel, and bought a Canyon Grail. I would like to add some frame protection with AMS, Ride Wrap etc. These brands offer different choices in level of coverage

 

 

What parts or areas of the frame are more prone to impacts or scratches in the gravel world? I guess down tube and chain stays for sure, but what about the rest? Is gravel riding pretty bad for the frame in this sense?

If no one's told you yet, it works this way. Our families and fellow humans must be treated with care and respect. MTBs, gravel bike and skis are different. Your job with them is beat the crap out of them every chance you get. Keep the chain lubricated, be mindful of maintenance stuff including cable wear after a while, make sure you have tools, spares etc... Then go enjoy all the riding you can.

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