Well, my sweet looking pipe guard didn't look sweet for very long.

[cbutler]

You more than likely have a dent under the guard I was shocked the first time I took my guard off

[95jersey]

Originally Posted by cbutler

You more than likely have a dent under the guard I was shocked the first time I took my guard off

Isn't that the real purpose of the guard. To hide dents

[robicon]

I have found it easier to just blow out the dents, then to fix the bends. I don't run the guards

[barossi73]

the p3 pipe guard seems to hold up well.mines been on for 50hrs through a lot of single track scrubbing.admittedly only a couple of soft drops but plenty of scraping.that said I should probably have a look behind it!

[Kendog]

I've got all the kit to blow out the dints but hey guess what mine got a dint with a hole in the middle "sods law"!!!
Think I will have to invest in one of these guards

Ken

[motorhead]

I'm a firm believer that the dents make your bike run better.
And that a folded head pipe makes it run like diarrhea.

[webmaster]

Originally Posted by barossi73

the p3 pipe guard seems to hold up well.mines been on for 50hrs through a lot of single track scrubbing.admittedly only a couple of soft drops but plenty of scraping.that said I should probably have a look behind it!

Not all carbon fiber pipe guards are alike. Without naming names - some have only an outer layer of carbon fiber and then blown in "chop fiberglass" for the internal layers - this allows for more flex.

Others use multiple layers of "weave" below that pretty top layer of carbon fiber weave that you see... These are much more rigid and prevent dents beneath it...

jeff

[flybars]

Originally Posted by webmaster

Not all carbon fiber pipe guards are alike. Without naming names - some have only an outer layer of carbon fiber and then blown in "chop fiberglass" for the internal layers - this allows for more flex.

Others use multiple layers of "weave" below that pretty top layer of carbon fiber weave that you see... These are much more rigid and prevent dents beneath it...

jeff

Say Jeff, I have a like new condition Doma pipe with like new Ltr pipe guard that I bought off a former GG rider. The guard isn't as pretty as a PC or Eline but looks beefy. Did this guard protect well?

[webmaster]

Originally Posted by flybars

Say Jeff, I have a like new condition Doma pipe with like new Ltr pipe guard that I bought off a former GG rider. The guard isn't as pretty as a PC or Eline but looks beefy. Did this guard protect well?

Yes. And that is a *great* pipe. ;-)

jeff

[webmaster]

Originally Posted by flybars

Say Jeff, I have a like new condition Doma pipe with like new Ltr pipe guard that I bought off a former GG rider. The guard isn't as pretty as a PC or Eline but looks beefy. Did this guard protect well?

Just a side note that the the Australian company that is a sponsor here - Pro Power - also makes their guards with layers of weave and no "chop" for greater strength...

jeff