Which bashguard for my Turbo Levo - comparison / thoughts on Rockguards & Amygos Protection.

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Hey guys.

I've recently made a comparison between fitment and construction of two readily available bashguards for the Secialized Turbo Levo E-Mountain bike.

The two guards I review are :

1 : ROCKGUARDZ

https://www.rockguardz.com/ (UK design and manufacture). Rockguardz :
https://www.rockguardz.com/rockguardz...

Rockguardz are a well established UK brand, and very lightweight and sexy bash guards for a number of bikes. The Rockguardz option is actually two pieces, that need to be purchased separately - but work together well for a total cost of 60 Pounds Sterling.

2 : AMYGOS PROTECTIONS

http://amygos.fr/protections-cadre-vt... (French design and manufacture).
http://amygos.fr/protections-cadre-vt...

Antoine is a plastics and materials artist from France, and he makes a wide variety of guards for many bikes, including the Levo. I like that the Amygos bash plate mounts very securely and is padded inside a very protective moulded plastic.

The Rockguardz bashplate fits both the Levo and Kenevo, whereas you need to order bike specific bash guards if opting for the Amygos. I hope you enjoy this video.

 
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Nice video Tori - I recently fitted the two Rockguardz pieces - so rocky up here on Dartmoor....it’s kinda done it’s job so far - may look into the Amygos as well....

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Good stuff!!! Thanks for taking the time to put together a review on the two setups. I've been looking at the Amygos guard, as I liked the protection it appeared to provide, now I'm sure that's the route I'm going to go.
 
npatrix said:
I also liked Amygos!!!
@Tori what was the delivery time since you order?
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I paid Antoine on May the 23rd and the package was here in Australia on May the 31st. A great shipping time from France, and the shipping cost was very reasonable - I think it was something like 20 Euros.
 
Tori said:
I paid Antoine on May the 23rd and the package was here in Australia on May the 31st. A great shipping time from France, and the shipping cost was very reasonable - I think it was something like 20 Euros.
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Really good, I will buy one of those too!
Thanks @Tori really enjoying your videos, keep on with the good work!
 
the Amygos guard looks quite substantial - does it not add several more mm drop to BB height?

thanks.
 
The Amygos guard adds about 5mm , it’s well made & fits really well. It covers the charging socket plug & also protects the chain ring. Expensive but worth it for the protection it offers .
 
I've have the above, done bike park wales and other bits with it on.
So far so good!
I quite like the raw look too.
 
Bobcat01 said:
I thought I would add a few photos of an alternate bashguard to the two above. Available from Berkshire bikes. My only concern is the single fixing point using the battery compartment bolt.

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I made an aluminium guard like this . I also was not too happy with the battery bolt securing . I added Velcro to it under the bottom bracket . Its a lot for that bolt to hold steady especially when it has a substantial hit .
 
Bobcat01 said:
I thought I would add a few photos of an alternate bashguard to the two above. Available from Berkshire bikes. My only concern is the single fixing point using the battery compartment bolt.

View attachment 19170That's what I have glad I got it had loads of big rock thumps off it. Knocked the battery connection off last week. Agree single point actually think a longer bolt should be used saying that never been loose yet.

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Which Berkshire Bike Shop are you speaking of for the aluminum bash-guard are you speaking of?

Specialized has replaced my 2017 S-works Levo, that I am picking up later this coming week with a 2019 S-Works(yeah! its a very happy ending with Specialized). Although I have never broken any of the bits that the guard will protect, I agree that a bash-guard is a very good idea. Thinking I am going with the Amygos.

Also, another question for Tori? (awesome videos by the way)
Tori, I see you were able to get a chain guard and a guard for the left side of the rear triangle? i didn't see one on the Amygos site for the left side of the bike. Did you just use two right side protectors?

Thanks, Myles
 
MadDash said:
Which Berkshire Bike Shop are you speaking of for the aluminum bash-guard are you speaking of?

Specialized has replaced my 2017 S-works Levo, that I am picking up later this coming week with a 2019 S-Works(yeah! its a very happy ending with Specialized). Although I have never broken any of the bits that the guard will protect, I agree that a bash-guard is a very good idea. Thinking I am going with the Amygos.

Also, another question for Tori? (awesome videos by the way)
Tori, I see you were able to get a chain guard and a guard for the left side of the rear triangle? i didn't see one on the Amygos site for the left side of the bike. Did you just use two right side protectors?

Thanks, Myles
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Shop is in crowthorne Myles good protection . I have Velcro attached it now the bolt securing it only went 1.5 turns and could not source a longer bolt .
 
I used this bash guard and after a couple of hits it came loose at bpw and bent out of shape, 1 bolt isnt enough to hold it on imo. Going to see if I can get a thinner version made with better secure attachments
 
@Pablo - relevant for yours I think with the velcro. Can't help but think it would be cheaper/easier to get a correct bolt made up which is 4mm longer though.
 
Rich the gasman said:
I used this bash guard and after a couple of hits it came loose at bpw and bent out of shape, 1 bolt isnt enough to hold it on imo. Going to see if I can get a thinner version made with better secure attachments
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I just removed the bolt two days ago and am just using heavy duty Velcro instead i had a wet 18 mile spin yesterday solid as a rock so far. Could have been nasty if your battery had dropped down as well. Iwas probably tightening it more than it should have been done 900miles and been ok. and as its brass insert i was concerned about stripping it.Not a big fan of loosening and tightening bolts too often.
 
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Really like how the Amygos bash guard protects the succeptable charge port on the Levo. Can someone confirm it would fit a 2021 Specialized Turbo Levo Comp? How might someone in the United States (Kentucky) go about ordering? Don't speak French.
 
Unicycle_DG said:
Really like how the Amygos bash guard protects the succeptable charge port on the Levo. Can someone confirm it would fit a 2021 Specialized Turbo Levo Comp? How might someone in the United States (Kentucky) go about ordering? Don't speak French.
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No problem to order on his web site , you might need a translate app for the odd word.I bought the bash guard & the down tube guard on separate occasions for my 2019 expert no problems . Great products well made ,fit really well & offer excelent protection , best available in my opinion .Some dont like the look of the bash guard but depends on what you want ,it works. Unless Specialized have changed the design of frame It should be fine.Perhaps Send an email to specialized or Amygos for confirmation of fitment/frame changes.
 
I just ordered a new one from RockGuardz for my 2022 Levo and I must say it appears they have really refined and done it right for the new model it's one solid piece now and like Tori said it looks sexy! I ordered it today June 30 so I will keep everyone posted on how long it takes to get to the US from GB.
 
Bobcat01 said:
I thought I would add a few photos of an alternate bashguard to the two above. Available from Berkshire bikes. My only concern is the single fixing point using the battery compartment bolt.

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I was never happy with the bolt lenght it only went in one and a half turns mannaged to get a 5 mm longer one perfect.
 
I got the bash guard from Pedalhounds , they supply it with a slightly longer bolt has a Velcro pad and you can also zip tie the rear on the rear motor mounts
It’s available in a number of finishes and made of stainless steel
About £60 , I’m very pleased with mine fitted to a 2019 Levo
 
Apples said:
I got the bash guard from Pedalhounds , they supply it with a slightly longer bolt has a Velcro pad and you can also zip tie the rear on the rear motor mounts
It’s available in a number of finishes and made of stainless steel
About £60 , I’m very pleased with mine fitted to a 2019 Levo
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I got the guard from Berkshire cycles but looked for ever for a longer bolt eventually jot it from pedalhounds . Good guard though
 
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