japslap Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 (edited) Hey fellas, I've been looking for an armourdillo for some time now for my frame as I know they can save some nasty dents on down tubes when practising rails etc. I couldn't find anything that really matched them, I've managed to get in touch with the legend that produced them he's thought about producing them again but is unsure of the demand that there would be. Which is why I've started this thread to kind of test the water and see what the demand would be, he's also thought of modifying the design, so I guess if anyone has used one before and thought of better ways it could be improved would be helpfull also. Edited February 22, 2010 by japslap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Swales Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 I've got one of the original ones, which is getting a bit tatty now - I'd probably buy one if he rereleased them. I'd be even more interested if he produced them without the massive white logo on the side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 Customable logo design and you're onto a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canardweb Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 Oh yes I would! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japslap Posted February 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 thanks for all the response so far with the votes, this is my first time with a voting poll, I suppose I should have put different options in, like possibley for the people who voted no, Would you have said that because maybe you don't feel you need one because you don't mess up much anymore or maybe you just don't want something like that on your bike a messing with the clean lines of the frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoozie Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 Customable logo design and you're onto a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 I don't see the point in spending all that money on a pimp looking, light frame then sticking a hefty thing like an armoudillo on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 I just think they look clutty, and I'm vain. So no... hate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGAN Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 get him to make a chainstay size one WIN !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.McMillan Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 If you could make them transparent so you can see the frame colour through it then I would get one, the wouldn't look as bulky too!! because they do look crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 Make a light one and yes i probably would buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japslap Posted February 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 I've got one of the original ones, which is getting a bit tatty now - I'd probably buy one if he rereleased them. I'd be even more interested if he produced them without the massive white logo on the side he can produce them in different colours and with or without the logo, cheers for the feedback Customable logo design and you're onto a winner. get him to make a chainstay size one WIN !! If you could make them transparent so you can see the frame colour through it then I would get one, the wouldn't look as bulky too!! because they do look crap Make a light one and yes i probably would buy one. The Ideas above have been passed along, cheers for the feedback and suggestions fellas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 My main issue with them is that it would mean my ability to ride spots further away would be reduced, what with them being so big I couldn't realistically fit one in my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 get him to make a chainstay size one WIN !! this would be EPICS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials Inc. Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 Hey fellas, I've been looking for an armourdillo for some time now for my frame as I know they can save some nasty dents on down tubes when practising rails etc. I couldn't find anything that really matched them, I've managed to get in touch with the legend that produced them he's thought about producing them again but is unsure of the demand that there would be. Which is why I've started this thread to kind of test the water and see what the demand would be, he's also thought of modifying the design, so I guess if anyone has used one before and thought of better ways it could be improved would be helpfull also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 I don't see the point in spending all that money on a pimp looking, light frame then sticking a hefty thing like an armoudillo on it. I just think they look clutty, and I'm vain. So no... hate them. If you could make them transparent so you can see the frame colour through it then I would get one, the wouldn't look as bulky too!! because they do look crap All good points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japslap Posted February 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 (edited) get him to make a chainstay size one WIN !! this would be EPICS! totally agree! Edited February 22, 2010 by japslap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 Yeah, chain stay sized ones would be amazing and would definitely sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japslap Posted February 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 Ok quick update, been given a price, I've been told they should be £15 direct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Swales Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 I don't see the point in spending all that money on a pimp looking, light frame then sticking a hefty thing like an armoudillo on it. Presumably to help stop you putting a whacking great dent in your brand new, pimp looking, light frame that you've spent all that money on? That's why I've got mine anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Clark Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Same as people who spent £100's on a shiny iPod or iPhone, then cover it in a massive hideous case to keep it unscratched. Looks nice when you take the case off, but no-one does that. A scratched up frame looks better than a pristine one with a massive hulking Armourdillo on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Can't really think of anyone's 'pimp' bike that I've seen meaty downtube dents on, whereas on TGS bashery bikes it seems to be more common. Most of the Armourdillos I've seen in bike checks have been on TGSery bikes too, generally with heavier Deng frames rather than some light French piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Same as people who spent £100's on a shiny iPod or iPhone, then cover it in a massive hideous case to keep it unscratched. Looks nice when you take the case off, but no-one does that. A scratched up frame looks better than a pristine one with a massive hulking Armourdillo on. What's the point in having a light frame if you're going to add weight to it? Might as well just get a more durable frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 What's the point in having a light frame if you're going to add weight to it? Might as well just get a more durable frame. ... that will be cheaper to start with, and look better than a nice frame with a big piece of plastic hanging off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japslap Posted February 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Cheers for all the feedback positive and negative again fellas, I've passed it along, seems like the main issue with why people wouldn't use it is because of the look or weight. I can totally see this point and pointed this out to the maker who said "Some people say that they are hefty an ruin a bikes aesthetics, but I think most use them just to practice new tricks until they get it sorted or at comps, but take them off when street riding and show boating". I think he'll still be taking the feedback all on board to see if he can modify it to increase the demand. Personnally I know as a single parent on benefits (thankyou tax payers) I'd rather use one as I can't always afford to replace a frame and need them to last as long a possible, but like trying new things like rails etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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