I'd go for one of those X guards. I'd have it anodised (black), iv'e bought a lot of protection lately and it would be better sold anodised to match the bikes (I think). Anyhow, like the design, i'll keep an eye out for a while. I have a piece of 5$ alum mesh, it actually 'looks' great on the Xtx but wont 'stop' much (like sticks).