cai Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 There called 'Armourdillo Downtube Protectors', they wrap around your downtube and have protective rods runing through it to stop dents to your downtube.Heres a review of them. I brought mine off of Ebay, brand new, but that was 6 months ago.Unfortunatly they've now gone in to doing SkateBoard Decks - Here's the site.Me and Ozzy were talking about this the other day.We said someone (ie. TartyBikes) should make a copy with 'TartyBikes' printed down the side, they could even do them in different colours to match your setup! - I'd by one (in green )Would you buy one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetrials661 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 I would if I lived in the UK, but that definitly seems like a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Ive got one, but the amount of people that have started to want one is a shock. Someone could make quiet abit out of the whole concept! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 They were good for their time but no longer fashsionable . we just dont care as much protecting our pride and joy nowadays . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 I think people will buy them lots....Until they realize that they can make the same with some PVC pipe, a towel and some tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanbikes Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Unfortunatly they've now gone in to doing SkateBoard Decks - Here's the site.Not the same people, the guy who made the Armourdillo downtube protectors lives in North Yorkshire. Same name, different company, different continent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Scarlet Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 I think one should be made.However unless I modified it, I wouldn't buy it.As it doesn't fit my frame. =(My mate has one and it has protected his bike from rail dents lots of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Winton. Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 ive got two and don't use them, there pointless.hardly ever go to down tube anyway nowadays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deonn h Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Id prefere a dent than one of those shit things spoiling the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0zzy Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 id buy one if they did it in white,was a reasonable price say about 20 qui max, fitted a variety of frame etc. i think its a great idea as they are like impossible to find. ozzy. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 The Amourdillo itself looks gash but does do the job well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrAsHeR Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Yeah I think they should lots of people would buy them.But maybe make it better looking ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Neal Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Considering the amount of people going for lightweight stuff I'm suprised anyone wants one of these attached to their frames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynio Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 they are already in the process of been "re-made" Aire Valley Cycles will have plenty..............in the VERY very near future.we have re-designed them slightly to more fit oversize tubes etc.Wayne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cai Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 they are already in the process of been "re-made" Aire Valley Cycles will have plenty..............in the VERY very near future.Awsome, what price could I expect for one? And what colour(s)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 I wouldn't buy one personally.Not a basher.They are a good idea though, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex@Flawless Bikes Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 I would so buy one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0zzy Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 they are already in the process of been "re-made" Aire Valley Cycles will have plenty..............in the VERY very near future.we have re-designed them slightly to more fit oversize tubes etc.Wayne.amen, i will be making an order as soon as they come in stockany pictures/prices etc..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynio Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 i would have guessed around £15. dont hold me to that. but im guessing around that.at £22 RRP before they were a tad on the expensive side but alot of people had alot of luck with them at £15ish.MOST bike shops/trials stores will be offered them from aire valley, as we will be seen/deemed uk import/distribute of them Wayne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladd Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 I would'nt Buy one Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 i would have guessed around £15. dont hold me to that. but im guessing around that.at £22 RRP before they were a tad on the expensive side but alot of people had alot of luck with them at £15ish.MOST bike shops/trials stores will be offered them from aire valley, as we will be seen/deemed uk import/distribute of them Wayne.So is this going to be something aire valley make, or are you buying them from abroad and doing like what tarty do with koxx now ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Smith Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 (edited) well ime buying one deffo although i already have 2 brand new armoudillos and 1 used ( basher or what!) i would like to see how they come out first though Edited February 16, 2008 by ANDY-MBK-RIDER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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