Rear mud guard / fender fit with VPP rear triangle

[cykelk]

Curious to learn what folks here are using on their Santa Cruz bikes for rear fenders, and see some photos if possible. I picked up a Mudhugger locally and it's decent, but the low angle of the VPP seat-stay makes me wonder if there's a good option that would hug the rear tire a little more. Considering also trying the SKS Mudrocker.

 

[VWsurfbum]

I use une of the XL vinyl plastic ones (a hell of a lot smaller than the one you have)

 

[VWsurfbum]

I use une of the XL vinyl plastic ones (a hell of a lot smaller than the one you have)
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[cykelk]

Do you find that does anything for you? I tried a shorter one (RRP) and it felt like it may as well have not been there.

 

[TheSnowShark]

The SKS mudrocker has reversible shims to best adapt to the curve of the wheel

 

[VWsurfbum]

Do you find that does anything for you? I tried a shorter one (RRP) and it felt like it may as well have not been there.

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I only use it to protect the linkages etc, i'm going to get muddy anyway.

 

[cykelk]

I only use it to protect the linkages etc, i'm going to get muddy anyway.

I may end up going this route. I like the Mudrocker and it fits far better than the Mudhugger, but it slaps the tire on any type of drop / jump which is pretty off-putting while riding. If I move it for more clearance I can’t get the extension in to protect the linkages.