Gladius Blade Guard MTB Frame Protector || XC/Trail
Matte Black (Grey Logo) / 64mm
$14.99
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Gladius Blade Guard MTB Frame Protector || XC/Trail
$14.99
What's Included
1 - Blade Guard Frame Protector
1 - Surface Prep Alcohol Wipe
Lightweight XC & Trail Frame Protection
The Blade Guard Gladius is a low-profile frame protection system designed specifically for Cross-Country (XC) and Trail riding. At just 1.5mm thick, it provides reliable defense against flying rocks, trail debris, and cable rub without adding unnecessary bulk to high-performance builds. Engineered with a dual-compound structure, the Gladius easily conforms to complex curves and asymmetrical frame contours where standard thick guards or adhesive films fail to seat.
Key Features
· Engineered Hinge & Flex Architecture: Utilizes an advanced internal geometric array that allows the profile to flex, bend, and seamlessly conform around complex, asymmetrical frame contours and tight tube profiles without wrinkling or edge lifting.
· Sequential Dovetail Linking: Integrates sliding male/female dovetail joints that lock together sequentially directly on the frame substrate, enabling a seamless, customized, and gap-free protective shield.
· Light-Grade Armor Balance: A lightweight 1.5mm thick armor design that strikes the perfect balance between high-impact energy absorption and low weight for aggressive all-mountain terrain.
· Multi-Material 3D-Printed Matrix with Expansive Color Variety: Pairs a shock-absorbing 95A TPU base with a rigid 72D TPU/Nylon impact cap, giving riders an extensive selection of colors to perfectly match their frame graphics.
Technical Specifications
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Metric |
Specification |
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Protective Class |
Cross-Country (XC) / Trail / Multi-Zone Protection |
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Material Base |
Dual-Compound TPU 95A & TPU/Nylon 72D Hybrid |
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Thickness |
1.5 mm |
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Width |
64 mm |
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Length |
228 mm |
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Weight (64mm) |
20 g |
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Adhesive Backing |
Pre-applied, industrial-grade 3M 300LSE acrylic adhesive |
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Application Process |
Room-temperature, pressure-activated "peel-and-stick" |
Materials & Engineering
Dual-Compound Impact Shielding
The Gladius is manufactured using an advanced additive co-molding process that fuses two distinct material layers. The base layer consists of a soft, flexible Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU 95A) containing an engineered grid of discrete pillars and expansion slots. Upon impact, these pillars compress to absorb and dissipate kinetic energy before it can reach your frame. The top layer is composed of a rigid TPU/Nylon hybrid with a Shore D hardness of 72. This low-friction cap deflects incoming trail debris and allows the frame to slide smoothly off obstacles, reducing the risk of adhesive snags or delamination.
Modular Dovetail Scaling
The sliding male/female dovetail joint allows riders to customize their coverage layout. Each segment is connected and applied sequentially directly to the frame substrate. This design prevents water and mud from being trapped beneath the joints, ensuring a clean, continuous shield along downtubes, toptubes, chainstays, or seatstays.