Since there are mixed feelings in regards to Mike's review above, in regards to aesthetics vs. functionality, we are hoping to have our first production run available for purchase in February 2012.  Model RC will be offered in hardcoat anodized Silver, with a choice of matching silver or contrasting black pegs.

For the first 1 or 2 customers that experience damage to their Mick-O-Pegs (i.e. bike drop), we will offer free replacement parts, in exchange for details & pics re: your incident, so that we can gain real-world R & D.  This helps to substantially keep our R & D costs down, so we can pass the savings on to our customers. 

One of our concerns has always been providing a product that doesn't cause additional damage in an accident.  With this model, the lower corner of the 'cover' will make contact with the pavement first.  By design, the mounting 'block' is intened to rotate up slightly to absorb some of the initial shock when dropped hard - thus reducing the likelihood of bending the engine guard.  When the block is laying flat on the ground, the engine guard will need to perform it's intended purpose of guarding the engine from damage.  Since the block would twist until almost flat on the pavement, the Mick-O-Peg should not cause additional torque to the engine guard.