Mudguards.!!

[j3ayy]

Now the wetter weather is almost here
What Mudguards have all you got fitted?

 

[GMLS]

My experience is if they look good they wont work (certainly in the case of the rear) so I have Mudhugger on the rear of my Cube and RRP Bolt on standard at the front (that doesn't look too bad arguably). This was taken half way round a fairly muddy ride last winter

 

[j3ayy]

I have a mudhugger for the front ?? Also have a mudhugger for the rear but not got round to fitting it as it’s massive ?

 

[Flyfisha]

It’s spring in Australia with another long dry summer on it’s way . While my ride is more suited to the cycle paths I enjoy the protection 365 days a year of full mudguards as fitted standard. In fact I intend to extend the lower front guard slightly with a rubber dropper to stop even more duck mud getting on me.

 

[stiv674]

I've got Mucky Nutz short mudguards on front and back all year round, then a slightly adapted Mudhugger (like the one in the second post) goes over the top of the rear one in the winter.

 

[nosuchuser]

Mucky Nuts Mug Guards, they're alright for short guards. Not even bothered taking them off from last winter.

 

[Philly G]

Mudhugger FRX front and rear, keep them on all year round. For muddy winter rides I fit the large Mudhugger rear over top of the existing guard, and there's an extender piece for the front if conditions are especially mucky

 

[pedrod355]

What online shops is good to buy mud guards, peddles, extras etc?

 

[Healy]

CRC, tredz. Just google rrp, mudhugger or mucky nutz

 

[Healy]

Mudhugger zeb Bolt on and shorty rear. Getting the mudhugger whale tale soon

 

[emtbPhil]

RRP bolt-on on my Fox 34 at the front (the short one)
RRP rear

I really like how clean they look and they do a good job but at least with 29x2.6 Eddy Current tyres there isn't a lot of clearance
Every time my tyre picks a stone up you get a nice tick-tick-tick-tick as it catches the guard on the way round

The rear doesn't stop your back getting mud up it but it does stop the dropper post getting caked up

The front RRP with the fork protectors is very very nice though - I never have any mud/dirt around my fork seals even after riding out through a thunderstorm in thick stuff

 

[Swiss Roll]

I got some of these sks as a bit of a stopgap, but they are actually quite good, front screws into steerer tube, back held pretty solidy with a strap, I was not so keen on zipties as a fixing, plus it's fixed to the frame, not to moving suspension, so less vibration, I imagine. I don't have a pic on the bike, but you can angle the rear one quite high off the back wheel, so it doesn't bottom out.

 

[TPEHAK]

My vote is for Mudhugger, those are probably the best in terms of mud protection.

 

[Hobo Mikey]

I hate putting mudguards on my bike for the winter but needs must so I have mudhugger front and back with a little extra bit cut down from a front defender to slot in the gap which helps a great deal.looks shite but does the job. Not put them on yet.

 

[steve_sordy]

Mucky Nutz front and rear fenders.

 

[Pan]

Front depends how much protection you want. I have 2 levels for the back. The stem mounted i only put on when sloppy

 

[pedrod355]

Front depends how much protection you want. I have 2 levels for the back. The stem mounted i only put on when sloppy

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What brand is the mini rear

 

[Healy]

Mudhugger shorty

 

[Slymobi]

Front: Crud XL fender
Rear: ZEFAL RS75

Both can be adjusted really easy to fit your personal preference.

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[H.E.]

Also use the Mudhugger front and the large rear for my winter season Bike.
The mudhugger front works excellent but on the 29er i had to hot water form it a bit and it is maybe
a little to tight in the Assegai 2,6.

 

[Stihldog]

I got some of these sks as a bit of a stopgap, but they are actually quite good, front screws into steerer tube, back held pretty solidy with a strap, I was not so keen on zipties as a fixing, plus it's fixed to the frame, not to moving suspension, so less vibration, I imagine. I don't have a pic on the bike, but you can angle the rear one quite high off the back wheel, so it doesn't bottom out.

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These were the first fenders I used. Sadly I had to remove them. Front fender wore into the paint of the steering tube and the rear fender would not stay in place.

Muddhugger front and muckynutts rear (I think). Much smaller profile (after a slight modification) and you barely see the zip-ties.

 

[Sander23]

The rear stans better in places w

These were the first fenders I used. Sadly I had to remove them. Front fender wore into the paint of the steering tube and the rear fender would not stay in place.

Muddhugger front and muckynutts rear (I think). Much smaller profile (after a slight modification) and you barely see the zip-ties.

I have the same rear,
The rear stays better in place with a piece of rubber or electrical tape underneat , or some small piece of double sided tape

 

[Dashfield]

I must admit that I hate the look of mud guards on bikes (and cars). I think they totally ruin the look of a nice bike.

But I wanted something for the front so I got the Fox fork mud guard for their 36 & 38 forks. I’m really happy with it. It screws directly onto the fork, it’s discrete and strong.

I’d highly recommend.

 

[Stihldog]

I got some of these sks as a bit of a stopgap, but they are actually quite good, front screws into steerer tube, back held pretty solidy with a strap, I was not so keen on zipties as a fixing, plus it's fixed to the frame, not to moving suspension, so less vibration, I imagine. I don't have a pic on the bike, but you can angle the rear one quite high off the back wheel, so it doesn't bottom out.

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These were the first fenders I installed on my Trek Rail 2020 (2019). They were easy to install and seemed to do what there’re suppose to do.

While using these, a perfectly sized rock found it’s way into my pivot point and was crushed when my suspension moved. The sound was horrific (to me) and a layer of paint was damaged. Later, I had to remove the front fender (for some reason) and was shocked to see that a layer of paint, at the front of the steering tube, was worn away. (Larger diameter). I covered the damaged area with clear-wrap. Lesson learned.
I’m more of a minimalist now and only use a small fender (modified Mucky Nuttz) on the rear to protect the pivot area and dropper post. My laundry cycle has increased and I’ve gotten use to riding with wet underwear. But I don’t recommend “the wetness” for more then a few hours .

 

[Ssscrudddy]

RRP Proguard Max front. Mudhugger Large rear (which I've since cut down about 3 or 4 inches), plus a cutdown Crud rear & coloured in black with a felt tip pen!

& after seeing where all the muck went on the front I've since added a Fahrer Akku Cover Tube.
No mud on me.

The Crud rear was originally on my 2009 Trek Remedy 9 but it was too small for my new Giant Fathom E+ 2 29er (2021)

& here's my first decent bike, as you can see I like mudguards. This pic was taken 11 years after it got nicked. Found it on e-bay for sale in the next town & managed to get it returned. They added the bell. I reckon they rode it once, got too many comments, & then put it away in a very dry shed!

It got nicked again 2 weeks later. & for the record that 'cuda saddle is the most comfortable saddle I've ever had.