ian Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 we are thinikng about making some frame protectors but were wondering if any of you lot would be intrested in them if they went into production. please add replys on what you would have it made out of etc if you had one thanks ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobnobs Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 (edited) I would love one, if it wasnt ugly as hell. Something small and the same width as the downtube would be good, a guy i know chopped the sides off his carbonique one and its rad. Edited April 11, 2005 by Hobnobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 You realy need to make a prototype fisrt, as we have no idea what they look like or how they are going to be made or anything. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 I would love one, if it wasnt ugly as hell. Something small and the same width as the downtube would be good, a guy i know chopped the sides off his carbonique one and its rad. ← you got a pic of that...id like to see it ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobnobs Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 Ill try and get pics, but i see him like once a year lol. Pm trials tom i think, as he probably sees him more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyJames Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 No, I wouldn't. I have an Armourdillo and it is lovely. Strong, easy to whack on and doesn't look too bad. I think it could do with being a tad smaller but then that is detrimental to protection, apart from though...Armourdillo all the way ;) Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 I have a car that can fly and make women in short skirts fall at your knee's. Interested? I have a gun that can shoot through walls. Interested? Can you see where this is going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsking 55 Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 i have some platic pipe on my d/t dont look to bad but does thd job and is light and cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun H Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 No, I wouldn't. I have an Armourdillo and it is lovely. Strong, easy to whack on and doesn't look too bad. I think it could do with being a tad smaller but then that is detrimental to protection, apart from though...Armourdillo all the way ;) Guy ← That's not really a reason not to buy one. If it was as good/better than an Armourdillo I'm pretty sure you'd buy this one for a lower price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 Hey If it looked good enough and not like and armadildo and saved the frame from alot of abuse i'd probs deffo buy one. It would come in handy if i were to to be doing some MASSIVE rail gap and wanted my frame intacted by the end of it ;)" :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 I have a car that can fly and make women in short skirts fall at your knee's. Interested? ← Very, very interesed. ;)" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 (edited) I have a car that can fly and make women in short skirts fall at your knee's. Interested? ← Add me to msn (Y) (N) Edited April 11, 2005 by David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_pimp Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 No, not really. If your going to scratch your frame, its going to happen. Dont be such a wuss, and learn to ride better so you dont hit it. A few dents never hurt anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 No, not really. If your going to scratch your frame, its going to happen. Dont be such a wuss, and learn to ride better so you dont hit it. A few dents never hurt anyone. ← apart from your frame! lol i reccon its a good idea, we need pics! (N) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilite Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Sounds good, but it obviously depends on quality, useability etc. Even if you can't get pictures just yet, a little description might help people decide to? I mean, how are you going to make it so it's not just a rip off of an Armourdillo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted April 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 sorry for late replys we are still in the design stages etc trying to decide on what materials to use etc and then there is the proto stages we'll keep you informed of what is happening thanks ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nick Riviera Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 dents? what are they? lee you better not have dented that mint condition ashton, that bike was perfect! all joking aside a 3 inch crack around the toptube didnt stop lee so some tiny dents wont stop you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicH_87 Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 carbonique seem to fit the bill pretty well. I noticed they are discontinued now but anything similar would sell well i recon. :blink: mines fine, and has taken a fair amount of abuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-0 Posted April 16, 2005 Report Share Posted April 16, 2005 I have an armourdillo and i think its the best thing i have ever bought, seriously! There are a few improvements that could be made though: 1. Better stiching to stop pipes falling out 2. Maybe different colours other than black, clear would be cool if possible. 3. Something that doesnt take up half the frames graphics so you still see the beauty of the bike. These are only minor things though, i still think the armourdillo is a quality buy. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogonation Posted April 16, 2005 Report Share Posted April 16, 2005 I think it would be good. Because being proud of my bike i don't like armourdillos because they cover your stickers and logos but i still want my downtube protected :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted April 16, 2005 Report Share Posted April 16, 2005 No, I've been riding for about 2.5 years, and have put a small, 2p size dent in one of my frames. I don't think it's worth my while buying one, though there should be a big market for people with Coustelliers and Koxx XTP's, as their downtubes are about as strong as that red Coke can in your hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Coke cans are quite tough, papier mache came to mind when I dented my XTP - it's freakin pathetic (along with my riding, what a combo!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 i don't know how i would get one on a base without it being over halfway up the downtube. the little bash plate mount takes all the hits at the minute. maybe i could get one made with a whole in it for the mount to stick out of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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