The new beefed up motor protector is available for the Meta Power, but the bad news is that it's two piece design and it will cost 2x40€
downtube protector
drive unit protector
downtube protector
drive unit protector
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If Commencal believe it is required (otherwise why design and produce one for sale?), then why aren't they retro-fitting to all existing bikes free of charge?
It requires two threaded holes on the frame behind the motor and one on the downtube - compatible with all 2018 Meta Power - but for other brands, it's a DIY.Wonder if it will fit other bikes
That is expensive. My original one ripped in half and the lower part went missing.
Still showing the old one on the US site.
COMMENCAL | DOWN TUBE PROTECTOR META POWER
I'm not sure about the protection level of the new design - it looks to me like some cheap plastic - but it might worth a try asking them, I would upgrade it for 40€. For more than that, I will have one made from kevlar. I have a friend who's making parts for rally cars and the kevlar he uses for underfloor protection should be better than the two plastic for 80€.They should be offering a discount to 2018 customers who want to upgrade , they admitted they didn’t have time to sort a decent bash guard . I guess £90 to protect a £1000 motor could be cheap in the long run , still grips my shit though
This is a good idea. I have a modification that might be even better. Rather than fiberglass tape, Big box home improvement stores sell structural fiberglass mat for cheap as well as the resin and harden for around $20usd. I'm going to bank off your idea and give it a go. I think I can get the fiberglass flexible by adding less resin, and do both sides. Some Matt black spray paint will make it pretty again
You saying they sent you one Foc ?? They are about £90 plus postage
Just had s new motor from them so better not ask again so soon
That front fixing bolt is inadequate for a heavier guard , I guess a few tie wraps around the tube would do the job , or a nice mtbstapon strapI have a 2019 Meta Power Race with one of these, to be honest I'm not that impressed, the top section (the smaller of the two pieces) pulls through the retaining bolt at the top and flaps around. I've installed a big washer to stop it reoccurring but it looks sh1te. Needs a better bolt with a bigger head and a rounded profile.
Yes, I noticed that when installing, thought I was missing a washer. I'll go ahead and add one before it pulls through. Paint it black so its not too noticeableI have a 2019 Meta Power Race with one of these, to be honest I'm not that impressed, the top section (the smaller of the two pieces) pulls through the retaining bolt at the top and flaps around. I've installed a big washer to stop it reoccurring but it looks sh1te. Needs a better bolt with a bigger head and a rounded profile.
Nice... mine is being made from Kevlar...Just got 20% off a motor protector in the commencal Xmas discount ?
Nice... mine is being made from Kevlar...
This is the making of the sample. It will be a little bit wider under the motor.
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Did you ever get a finished product. Would like to see pics if you did. Thanks!Nice... mine is being made from Kevlar...
This is the making of the sample. It will be a little bit wider under the motor.
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