mudguard for cable routing

goldenbolux
goldenbolux Posts: 48
edited October 2013 in MTB buying advice
just a quick question

need to find some cheap mudguards that will fit on my decathlon rr big 5.3 29er

i have crudcatchers fitted to my giant xtc but cannot find a suitable solution for my big rr due to the way the cables are routed down the frame

was thinking about some form of washer type configuration behind the guard, to bring it away from the frame but would prefer a standard solution before i go adopting stuff

any help would be most appreciated , as the last few times out on this i have come home in some fairly sodden and dirty conditions (much to the displeasure of the wife )

thanks

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  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Marsh Guard.
    Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=13070235
  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    just get dirty... only thing mud guards are uesful for is keeping crud out of your eyes occasionally.
    Santa Cruz Butcher
  • goldenbolux
    goldenbolux Posts: 48
    thanks that marsh guard looks like it could be the future
  • goldenbolux
    goldenbolux Posts: 48
    i do get dirty thats the problem, did 30 miles last sunday and i couldnt see by the end and the amount of crap i could taste was horrible, was thinking of one of those neoguards but that marsh guard looks better
    is ebay the best place to get one ?
  • goldenbolux
    goldenbolux Posts: 48
    marsh guard has led me to bender fender

    anyone better than the other

    thanks once again
  • sgtpepper1969
    sgtpepper1969 Posts: 61
    I prefer marsh guard as its less flimsy & uses cable ties instead of Velcro
  • sgtpepper1969
    sgtpepper1969 Posts: 61
    & yes eBay for 7.99
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    This:

    http://www.cycraguard.co.uk/front

    Fits downtube routed cables (it has two rubber bushes that space it away from the tube). i have one each on my Carrera and Boardman, both of which have under downtube routing.

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  • goldenbolux
    goldenbolux Posts: 48
    that looks like it could be the one
    got them on amazon so will try to source it from there unless anywhere is cheaper

    are you running with a marsh guard or a bender fender on the boardman

    thanks once again
  • sgtpepper1969
    sgtpepper1969 Posts: 61
    I bought a marsh guard & a mucky nutz to see which is better,see my above answer ^^^
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    goldenbolux wrote:
    that looks like it could be the one
    got them on amazon so will try to source it from there unless anywhere is cheaper

    are you running with a marsh guard or a bender fender on the boardman

    thanks once again

    Got mine for £6.29 from my LBS:

    http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/.Cycr ... 110544.htm

    I have a Bender Fender on the front of the Boardman. Cheap, effective and weighs nothing. Being thinking of buying an XL version now that the weather's turned decidedly autumnal and the dry dusty trails of summer are a distant memory, which has also prompted me to buy one of their new rear guards while in my LBS the other day:

    http://www.muckynutz.com/index.php?rout ... uct_id=152

    The bike looks better without it, but it's not offensive. Weighs nothing (50g), removes in a second (velcro strap), adjustable angle (although my seatpost clamp shape means I can only use two of the four positions) and gives you a few minutes of origami fun (it comes as a flat sheet, v clever bit of design). The main reason I bought it was that last time out at Gisburn when I was dropping my saddle it was grinding the mud and grit down between seatpost and seat tube, so this should keep the crap off the post.
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    sgtpepper1969 wrote:
    I bought a marsh guard & a mucky nutz to see which is better,see my above answer ^^^

    Each to their own, but the Bender Fender's certainly not flimsy (why make it heavier than it needs to be) and I think the velcro straps are better (quicker to remove and re-usable and hold the guard firmly in place), but you could replace them with cable ties if you wanted to.
  • sgtpepper1969
    sgtpepper1969 Posts: 61
    I didn't say it was flimsy, I said the marsh guard was less flimsy meaning its thicker & more robust,I bought both & this was my opinion that's all
  • goldenbolux
    goldenbolux Posts: 48
    thanks for the opinions lads
    i bought the bender fender xl last night as there was 50%
    will give it a go, and may try the marsh guard if not strong enought
    the rear fender look worth a purchase too as it is extremely light

    lol next what to get for my cyclocross thats on its way ???
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    sgtpepper1969 wrote:
    this was my opinion that's all

    Hence my "each to their own" - my post was my opinion.
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    goldenbolux wrote:
    will give it a go, and may try the marsh guard if not strong enought

    It is. It only needs to stop mud flicking up, doesn't need to support anything, so why make it any heavier than it needs to be.
    the rear fender look worth a purchase too as it is extremely light

    Yeah, it weighs nowt, and doesn't look too hideous. Plus you can take it on and off in seconds with no tools, and it's very flexy so won't break when I fall off, lol.
  • sgtpepper1969
    sgtpepper1969 Posts: 61
    Lol
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    I think the site swear filter needs an eye test, lol. I've just noticed that it's censored my post where I typed "f l i c k i n g"... :lol:
  • goldenbolux
    goldenbolux Posts: 48
    lol u shouldnt use naughty words like that !!
    wish i had come on here sooner
    went out today and came back like a dalmation and am going out in the morning

    oh the mrs will be pleased
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    goldenbolux wrote:
    came back like a dalmation

    Before or after it's grown its spots?
  • goldenbolux
    goldenbolux Posts: 48
    defo after !!!
    i look a state when i get in sometimes
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    Can we have summer back?
  • goldenbolux
    goldenbolux Posts: 48
    think we have had a few summers worth this year, prepare for a wet one next year
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    goldenbolux wrote:
    think we have had a few summers worth this year, prepare for a wet one next year

    Sadly I suspect that you're probably right. :(
  • antfly
    antfly Posts: 3,276
    I use one of these, it keeps the crap out of my face at least.
    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/sks ... d-ec004907
    Smarter than the average bear.
  • cubedean
    cubedean Posts: 670
    I've just fitted a mucky nutz fender bender and its made a massive improvement on keeping the mud out of my face. I would whole heartedly recommend it.
    Transition Bottlerocket
  • goldenbolux
    goldenbolux Posts: 48
    Went out this morning and got absolutely covered
    Hopefully will get mine soon, might need it in the storm
  • goldenbolux
    goldenbolux Posts: 48
    just to let you know i fitted my mucky nutz xl and i can say it is the mutz nuts

    went out and nothing on my face !!

    thanks to all for your input

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