mudgaurds to protect new frame?

Reeco

i have recently got a specilaized 09 hardrock, but i have noticed that stones flick up and hit the botom of the frame, at the moment there is no damage done, but i obviously dont want any damage done, i want to get a mudgaurd of some sort to protect my frame preferably a small one, at the moment im currently looking at these http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=10681 though there not small, i quite like these. do you think these will do the job? if not can you suggest some that will and preferably some smaller ones, im willing to pay up to £20. thank you

jwindeatt

I have a Crud catcher on the front of my Giant Trance thos works in terms of stone chip protection and keeping the mud off. you can also buy frame protector sheets if you don't want the guard

Reeco

thank you very much i have just had a look at protector sheets and they are looking like a prefered and cheaper option, thanks again

Stu 74

This stuff should do the trick:-

http://www.justridingalong.com/shop.php ... product=73

Have used it on my bike. Its tough, easy to fit and you won't notice it on the bike unless you are you looking for it!

Stu

Reeco

awesome thanx for your help i realy apreciate it, i was worrying about some of the other protector sheets because they seem to come in pre cut sheets meaning some of the patches didnt look big enough.

Steve I

Off road riding is pretty tough on a bike, and It won't stay looking brand new for that all long. Even if it does stay looking new it'll generally be covered in crap most of the time, so a few small stone chips won't really be noticeable until you wash it.

If you do use tape to protect the frame, be careful if you remove it, it can pull the paint off which is a lot more unsightly than stone chips.

Yukon Lad

i use a front crud catcher, i haven't been riding since i got it cos its been all frozen and black ice on the trails but it does help keep the crap off your face and protect the frame and it looks sturdy enough and may be better than tape, even if its more expensive, would you rather spend 7 quid on a new mudguard or put a dent in your frame and weaken it?

Yukon Lad

snotty badger

Helicopter tape is great stuff- I've got a few bits on my bike, works a treat.