Mudguards(hardtail)

lee170

I am using my whyte 19 hardtail as a commuter during the week. I really need mudguards now for winter but I think they look naff!! :oops:
Are there any mudguards that look ok?
I like the mrp one that fits on the fork but would that stop the water flicking up. I also have a crud catcher for the down tube. It's the rear guard that I need. Every one I have seen look shocking!!

I know that it's better than getting a wet backside!
Any help of a decent ish looking one would be very much appreciated

Cheers
Lee

The Rookie

Look at Beavertail, I think they are a reasonable price and look OK on MTB commuters.

101_North

You could do worse than this:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=25803

Can be found cheaper than this elsewhere though if you hunt around.

I've had mine a while and it works great for my morning commute. The fixing strap is great. Takes a few seconds to fit or remove which is great. Once in place it stays there.

For the front I find that this works fine for such a simple design:

http://www.muckynutz.com/index.php?rout ... uct_id=113

101

hopper1

I just fitted a Mucky Nutz to the rear, not sure how effective it is yet, though...

nferrar

Most mudguards look naff but then so does a brown stain up your back. Zefal Swan's look passable and are easily removed otherwise just accept they look fugly and get a crud one which has a bit sturdier mounting.

mrmonkfinger

lee170 wrote:

Any help of a decent ish looking one would be very much appreciated

do you just want a "clip on and go" type recommendation?

front
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=25802

rear
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=25803

passout

All of the above work fine but you'll keep dryer with full guards from SKS - if your bike had mudguard eyelets on the frame. They do look a bit naff though and are no good off road - the ones above are fine off road.

lee170

Thanks for the help,
Hopper1 keep me informed please whether that keeps water off your back etc. that's the only guard that looks ok.

Cheers
Lee