Any recommendations for a decent downtube protector?
I've had a rockguardz before but the fit wasn't that great. I've also seen the lizard skin carbon / leather version which looks ok. Anyone used the lizard skin one or have other suggestions ?
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I use an old Kenda Smallblock 8 tyre, cut to shape and ziptied on.
A section of old tyre and some zip-ties makes your bike look hard as nails and works brilliantly.
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Kenda Smallblock 8
fast-rolling, but not very aggressive in the corners. You need something bulkier for big mountain downtube protection.
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Probably should have said that I don't want to zip tie a tyre to a spangly new frame although to be fair I'm sure it works well!
As above a ratty old Continental XC tyre cut up and zip tied on.
ive got the lizard skins one and its ok.
Old tyre +1
The only thing more manly is a pock marked downtube of a bike that's actually been ridden properly and and owner who isn't constantly worrying about it's re-sale value.
I want a decent down tube protector for my rune, tried the all mountain one mentioned above but it didn't stick, sent back for a refund and was told it was a possible batch issue.
Any know any other non tire/cable tie ideas
The SKS Fatboard downtube has so far stayed in place for me with two generously long Velcro straps.
Depends on the shape of your tube 😉 but if it's just a fat round one, shed gutter downpipe cut longitudinally does a good job with some number plate double sided tape.