Do I need to wait for invisiFRAME before i ride my Levo? Paint chipping issues?

[Casey]

Hi all! I have been waiting for my 2019 Green/Black Expert Levo for 3 months but i just got a call from the shop that it's arriving Friday . The delivery date kept getting pushed so i hadn't ordered the invisiFRAME kit i'm planning on putting on. I ordered it up but it will not be here in the US until Monday. I've heard/seen some issues with paint chipping after one ride so i'm hesitant to ride the trails this weekend without the invisiFRAME installed.
Has anyone had paint chipping issues?
Should i risk it?

 

[galaga187]

I would wait until the Invisiframe is installed - it's worth it. Even if you don't get paint chips you'll likely need to clean the bike any tarmac or oil spots will not look good.

 

[Mattwilko92]

Yeah wait, you’ll be kicking yourself if you chip it.

 

[Scoobaru]

The black is far less prone to chipping than the coloured paint which is the main reason I went for black/ green as well. Just wait a few days to protect it.

 

[All Mountain Coaching]

The paint on these is weak AF. I'd wait. My bike even came scratched. I rode it around the car park and it got scratched. No shit.

 

[Casey]

Thanks guys! Looks like I’ll be waiting a few more days to ride. I guess I’ve been waiting for 3 months so a few more days shouldn’t matter.

 

[R120]

If you are intending to invisiframe it, then why take the risk. I like a bit of patina on my bikes so have never bothered, but if was going to I would be wrapping it in cotton wool until the kit was fitted!

 

[johnscioscia]

No I just did mine. RideWrao. Dealer installed