RRP £35 (Depending on model)
Pictured is the 2016 guard, but I fitted 2015 guard to my own bike. It's a simple addition which could save an awful lot of heartache (and money) later. A quick google search shows you what this lightweight product can do, and I'd sooner strap £35 to the underside of my bike than throw away a frame.
The rock guard has a good looking carbon finish and wraps around the downtube of your bike (mine even had a small flange to cover part of the BB). It's designed to save you from rock strikes and other troublesome trail features known for killing frames. It's not inconspicuous, but it doesn't detract from how the bike looks either, with a sleek design and attractive carbon finish (which no doubt you could paint, if colour coding is your thing).
It's a doddle to fit - simply place the guard in hot water to make it slightly more malleable, fit it to your bike and let it cool. No glue or tools involved, and you can fit it in the time it takes you make a coffee with that leftover boiling water! Although I didn't find the fit particularly tight, there's not enough room for significant movement. Occasionally I do fiddle with the placement, but that's more of an OCD aesthetic thing - it's always doing its job.
The service from Rockguardz is great - it arrived within two days in lots of padding and with two complimentary stickers.
I'll be checking for a Rockguardz protector for every bike I buy from now on. There're only a limited amount of models (as each guard is bike-specific) but most brands and models are covered!
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