Mudgaurds
deffler
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Hi Guys
Started commuting to work on my MTB and have got the bug, luckily my commute is all off road making it more enjoyable (and safer) than boring, busy roads.
Ive fitted cycragaurd mudgaurds to my bike however I still end up coverered in mud, front and back. The front gaurd is on the downtube and the rear one I have horizontal as close to the tyre as possible, when I fitted the rear one it did have the option so the gaurd faces more upwards on and angle (if this makes sense). Would this offer better protection?
I agree getting dirty is part of the fun of off roading however I would just like to walk into work a bit cleaner
Any tips or advice would be appreciated. Cheers
Started commuting to work on my MTB and have got the bug, luckily my commute is all off road making it more enjoyable (and safer) than boring, busy roads.
Ive fitted cycragaurd mudgaurds to my bike however I still end up coverered in mud, front and back. The front gaurd is on the downtube and the rear one I have horizontal as close to the tyre as possible, when I fitted the rear one it did have the option so the gaurd faces more upwards on and angle (if this makes sense). Would this offer better protection?
I agree getting dirty is part of the fun of off roading however I would just like to walk into work a bit cleaner
Any tips or advice would be appreciated. Cheers
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with the rear, it more about positioning it to get the best effect.
you could try a neoguard which fits on your forks and stops spray that way. coupled with your downtube guard it should stop more mud....obviously your always gonna get a bit muddy!!
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Sear ... h=neoguard0 -
You want a different style of guard for the front, you want an SKS Shockboard which'll stop everything coming underneath and over the top. Not to everyone's taste but they work.
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Not very convenient if you still want to use it offroad but nothing beats some proper full-length mudguards for commuting IMHO.0
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+1 on the Neoguard, bought one this week myself 8)0
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TheRevOlutionary wrote:+1 on the Neoguard, bought one this week myself 8)
Got it this morning0 -
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They're all right neo-guards for most stuff and they're unobtrusive but they still don't deal with liquid over spray that well compared to a shockboard design and they do let a little under spray through, so if you want a clean face and trouser ends to get into work with it's worth a pause for thought - they are great for general trail riding and hooning about though where you're not that arsed about such things.0
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Yeah, I'd read about the neogaurds so might give one a go or look at different gaurds. ThanksBoardman Hybrid Pro
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The neoguard and the front crud catcher are mudguard for people who don't like mudguards, and who don't mind it being a bit less effective in return for not being so noticable. If you want to keep the mud off, get a motox-style guard like a THE or a Shockboard. I absolutely love my shockboard, I've no issue with getting muddy but I don't want horrible trail slime and sheep crap in my eyes and mouth, and it does a fantastic job. Very rarely have to clean my glasses or lights when riding, even in really horrible conditions.
For the rear, position is key, low and close to the wheel isn't always the best- mine is high and angled and catches more than it did when i had it in the traditional tighter position.Uncompromising extremist0 -
Northwind wrote:The neoguard and the front crud catcher are mudguard for people who don't like mudguards, and who don't mind it being a bit less effective in return for not being so noticable. If you want to keep the mud off, get a motox-style guard like a THE or a Shockboard. I absolutely love my shockboard, I've no issue with getting muddy but I don't want horrible trail slime and sheep crap in my eyes and mouth, and it does a fantastic job. Very rarely have to clean my glasses or lights when riding, even in really horrible conditions.
For the rear, position is key, low and close to the wheel isn't always the best- mine is high and angled and catches more than it did when i had it in the traditional tighter position.
Can you post a link to the front gaurds so I can have a gawp or/and post a pic of it on your ride?
Im gonna give the rear a try high and angled, only problem their is this summer weather!!!!!! Wheres the rain gone. lolBoardman Hybrid Pro
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Hmm, not very good pics for what you're after but all I've got... Here it is on my old Scandal, though for reasons of advertising equality I should point out that other bikes are available.
http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/31/mg320/sks-shockboard-qr-front-fender-mudguard-black.html
These things are all basically ugly, but the shockboard's fairly minimal yet still very effective.Uncompromising extremist0 -
They dont look bad on your black frame. Im purchasing a lime core 20. doh.Boardman Hybrid Pro
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For the rear, think of the muck coming off anywhere on the tread in a straight line, a low tight rear catcher (as opposed to wrap around trad' guard) usually leaves the rear part of the top of the tyre still pointing up your back, hance the benefit of raising it to prevent that.
SimonCurrently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0 -
Oh yeah... I've finally formed an opinion on the 09 rear crudcatcher, which is that it's rubbish. What a step back in design, sure it only has 1 bolt but the insert stripped before I got it up to an acceptable tightness (it's a metal insert in plastic, and the ridges in the plastic have failed) Also, the guard itself is just held on with an interference fit, it's not fallen off as yet but it already rattles around. I might hunt down a couple of the better 08 spec while they're still available
OTOH, the new one is prettier and weighs about 20 grams less, woo!Uncompromising extremist0 -