Whyte E160RS rear mudguard problems

[Gmt]

Hi I have fitted a mudhugger rear mudguard to my Whyte E160Rs but it creates a large gap because of the suspension design. Has anyone else experienced this? Any ideas of any kind of additional deflector I could fit or has anyone tried a different mudguard. I have added an addition deflector on top of the suspension linkage but that he made no difference.

Many thanks

George

 

[The Hodge]

EMF ..has coupled two together on his e150rs ..Im sure he will point you in the right direction..

 

[Wilko58]

Hi I have fitted a mudhugger rear mudguard to my Whyte E160Rs but it creates a large gap because of the suspension design. Has anyone else experienced this? Any ideas of any kind of additional deflector I could fit or has anyone tried a different mudguard. I have added an addition deflector on top of the suspension linkage but that he made no difference.

Many thanks

George

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I added a mudhugger front like this

 

[Wilko58]

I added a mudhugger front like this

 

[Gmt]

I added a mudhugger front like this

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Hi That looks great did you cut it down and drill additional holes to fasten it on?.

Thanks

George

 

[Wilko58]

Hi That looks great did you cut it down and drill additional holes to fasten it on?.

Thanks

George

No cutting but had to drill another two holes about 15mm back from and in line with the original bottom holes

 

[Gmt]

No cutting but had to drill another two holes about 15mm back from and in line with the original bottom holes

Hi Thanks for help with this. Did you use the mudhugger shortly or the normal length one. George

 

[Wilko58]

The normal one, same on the front

 

[Gmt]

The normal one, same on the front

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Great thanks for that I will order one. Hopefully I can get rid of the mud which is hard to avoid at the moment. Are you enjoying your whyte having a great time on mine and realised what I have been missing on my analogue bike. They are heavy though. Best wishes for Christmas and New Year and hope we can get out of tier 3 so I can get back into Cumbria and Yorkshire dales.

 

[Wilko58]

I am, although not ridden it much, had to wait 2 weeks for Invisframe to be fitted (they didn't have kit for a small) and then I upgraded to Kiox but had to wait for a new grommet! I need to find some new routes though as my usual ones have at of kissing gates which is easy with a normal mtb but as you say these are heavy! Enjoy!

 

[The EMF]

EMF ..has coupled two together on his e150rs ..Im sure he will point you in the right direction..

Yes I’ve coupled a couple of rear mudguards together. I used a MuckY Nutz front guard. Firstly I cut off the part of the guard that attaches to the fork leg along the contour line to give a neat overall shape. Also I faffed on a bit at the pivot bearing end so as to cut the sides off the bottom part of the mudguard so that it went below the pivot bearing that way no crud builds up around it. I drilled holes in the guard so as to fix it to the upper chain stay brace to hold it in place. The guard follows the wheel 150mm. This is going to stay on the bike.
the Mudhugger is flexible enough to fit over this and is secured in the normal way. Just take your time and remember......measure twice, cut once. Cheers ?

 

[Tribey]

Same here, 2 at the rear, large MH and a FRX front under it. A couple of extra holes in the FRX to cable tie it to the cross brace, and it continues down to just below the swing arm. Otherwise no trimming or extra work required.
I've mounted the MH a bit high, so I had to place a piece of tape over the underside join of the two guards, but you can't see it.
It's about riding, not what it looks like. Keeps my back clean, and no kilo of mud on the pivot.

 

[Gmt]

Same here, 2 at the rear, large MH and a FRX front under it. A couple of extra holes in the FRX to cable tie it to the cross brace, and it continues down to just below the swing arm. Otherwise no trimming or extra work required.
I've mounted the MH a bit high, so I had to place a piece of tape over the underside join of the two guards, but you can't see it.
It's about riding, not what it looks like. Keeps my back clean, and no kilo of mud on the pivot.

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Hi Thanks for that I have ordered a front mudguard so hopefully I can follow yours and Wilko,s advice looking forward to a ride without being cakes in mud. Best wishes

Yes I’ve coupled a couple of rear mudguards together. I used a MuckY Nutz front guard. Firstly I cut off the part of the guard that attaches to the fork leg along the contour line to give a neat overall shape. Also I faffed on a bit at the pivot bearing end so as to cut the sides off the bottom part of the mudguard so that it went below the pivot bearing that way no crud builds up around it. I drilled holes in the guard so as to fix it to the upper chain stay brace to hold it in place. The guard follows the wheel 150mm. This is going to stay on the bike.
the Mudhugger is flexible enough to fit over this and is secured in the normal way. Just take your time and remember......measure twice, cut once. Cheers ?

Hi EMF Thanks for your info sounds like a good idea. Best wishes

 

[Tribey]

Same here, 2 at the rear, large MH and a FRX front under it. A couple of extra holes in the FRX to cable tie it to the cross brace, and it continues down to just below the swing arm. Otherwise no trimming or extra work required.
I've mounted the MH a bit high, so I had to place a piece of tape over the underside join of the two guards, but you can't see it.
It's about riding, not what it looks like. Keeps my back clean, and no kilo of mud on the pivot.

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Actually I might have drilled some more holes in the FRx so that the rear MD cables ties went through both guards. It's been on for more than 12 months, I don't even take if off in the summer. The white marks on the FRX are where I thought I'd have to trim the guard for chain clearance, but it clears fine.

 

[Gmt]

Actually I might have drilled some more holes in the FRx so that the rear MD cables ties went through both guards. It's been on for more than 12 months, I don't even take if off in the summer. The white marks on the FRX are where I thought I'd have to trim the guard for chain clearance, but it clears fine.
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Thanks for the additional information that will be most helpful. Best wishes. George

 

[Giff]

Thanks for that...I'm about to follow that as well!

 

[Rik08]

Great article, cheers guys following with interest, anything to help keep motor area cleaner during UK winter weather !
not bothered about my back getting dirty, so would just the front (lower) guard be enough or do I need both ?
cheers Rik

 

[Wilko58]

I've done the same as @Tribey and will be adding some extra zip ties that go through both the guards where they meet as the legs on the FRX do bulge out a bit towards the tyre.
As for the FRX being enough to keep your back and dropper post clean, it might keep the latter clean but not your back - you can always add the XL later.
Just in case it isn't clear don't put any zip ties around the bottom of the FRX and bottom axle bolt as that would restrict movement.

 

[Gmt]

Following on from E160RS rear mudguard problems. After making the modifications as suggested I found I was still getting coated in mud so I have added a mudhugger extender which seems to have solved the problem.

 

[Wilko58]

I think you must have originally bought the shorter rear Mudhugger as the one I've got, the XL, almost overhangs the wheel on my e-160s and I've not had any mud on my back since fitting it. Good that it's been solved with the extender.

 

[Rik08]

Hi I have fitted a mudhugger rear mudguard to my Whyte E160Rs but it creates a large gap because of the suspension design. Has anyone else experienced this? Any ideas of any kind of additional deflector I could fit or has anyone tried a different mudguard. I have added an addition deflector on top of the suspension linkage but that he made no difference.

Many thanks

George

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Get the SICOMP one, perfect fit with loads of clearance, worth the extra £