AMS Frame Guards Vs Competitors
Are you tired of your bike getting scratched and damaged while you ride? Look no further than the AMS Frame Guard. But how does it compare to the competition?.
Many of you have asked about how AMS Frame Guard compares to other popular frame protection options, and here's what we found in our analysis and through customer feedback:
|
Brand |
Impact Perf. |
Cable Rub |
Look&Feel |
Installation |
Weight |
|
Rock Guardz |
5 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
4 |
|
Dyed Bro |
2 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
|
AMS Frame Guards |
4 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
|
Lizard Skins |
2 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
|
Ride Wrap |
4 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
Note: The number of stars represents the quality of each category, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest.
AMS Frame Guard VS. Rockguarz
Performance against impact and abrasion
Lower than the real carbon protection from Rockguarz, but know what?. They only cover a small area of the down tube, and don't cover cable wear.
Looks
Up to you. Do you prefer a rigid carbon frame protection? or do you maybe prefer a clear option? Or any of our other designs?
Installation
Our adhesive Frame Guards are easy to install, but we reckon theirs is also easy to install.
Weight
Lower. Carbon is light, but lighter than 20 grams of our Basic?
Price: From 27 EUR for the Basic AMS Frame Protection to 93 EUR for the Total Camo AMS Frame Protection compared to 47 EUR for a custom RockGuarz for a Santa Cruz Nomad MK5 for example.
Bonus Comment: They are British made which is great. We also use only local suppliers. The Guardz is not fixed to the frame, so we're not sure if it starts making nasty sounds after time.
AMS Frame Guard VS Dyedbro
Performance against impact and abrasion
The honeycomb material offers a way higher impact protection and better cable rub protection than DyedBro vinyl.
Looks
Both offer a range of attractive designs, with AMS Frame Guard offering a cool honeycomb pattern that complements any bike.
Installation
Both are easy to install, but AMS Frame Guard's honeycomb PVC material offers perfect adaptability, making it simpler to install because it can easily match difficult curves.
Weight
Similar for both products.
Price
From 27 EUR for the Basic AMS Frame Protection to 93 EUR for the Total Camo AMS Frame Guard compared to a range from 45 EUR to 74 EUR for Dyedbro.
Bonus Comment: Both products are made locally in Spain.
AMS Frame Guard VS. Lizard Skins Frame Protection
Performance against impact and abrasion
AMS Frame Guard offer greater protection thanks to the honeycomb material.
Looks
Up to you. Have a look at the cool look&feel of our Frame Guards, and compare it with a carbon look or transparent polyurethane.
Installation
Much easier thanks again to the honeycomb PVC material that allows for perfect adaptability.
Weight
Slightly lower. We optimized the area to protect, and the honeycomb structure allowed us to reduce thickness without compromising performance.
Price
From 27 EUR for the Basic AMS Frame Protection to 93 EUR for the Total Camo AMS Frame Protection compared to a range from 9 EUR to 42 EUR for Lizard Skins Frame Protectors.
Bonus Comment: The shapes are … so 90’s. And … carbon imitation on your bike?. Are you kidding me?
AMS Frame Guard VS Ride Wrap
Performance against impact and abrasion
Similar to Ride Wrap's tough and durable film, thanks to the use of high-quality honeycomb material.
Looks
Both offer a huge range of protection area, but AMS Frame Guard has a unique honeycomb pattern that gives it a unique look and feel as well as many color and design options to choose from.
Installation
Both are easy to install, but AMS Frame Guard's honeycomb material allows for perfect adaptability, making it simpler to install. Custom full wraps by Ride Wrap can take you a full morning or 3 hours at an experienced bike mechanic.
Weight
Similar for both products.
Price
From 27 EUR for the Basic AMS Frame Protection to 93 EUR for the Total Camo AMS Frame Guard compared to a range from 49 EUR for the Essential protection to 135 EUR for a custom wrap for a Santa Cruz Nomad 23 M size, to put an example.
Bonus Comment: Both are high-quality products, but AMS Frame Guard offers better value for money with a more unique design.
Conclusion
AMS Frame Guards are the creators of the premium frame guard category - I still remember those yellow films. Luckily they are a thing of the past - providing the inspiration for a host of … ̶i̶m̶i̶t̶a̶t̶o̶r̶s̶ competitors to enter the market.
Despite the subsequent influx of similar products, AMS Frame Guards remain the gold standard in frame protection, delivering the highest quality and durability for mountain bikers. Our honeycomb PVC material provides unparalleled impact absorption and abrasion resistance, with easy installation, superior looks and a lower weight than competing products.
Other brands, including DyedBro and Ride Wrap, have followed in AMS's footsteps, but the original still leads the way in the industry. Whether you're looking to protect your entire bike or just the downtube, AMS Frame Guards offer a wide variety of options that won't let you down, making them the best frame protection investment money can buy.
