Easy on, easy off CX front guard
mattrixdesign2
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Not for proper CX, but for when its being used on roads in the wet, or maybe to keep the mud splatters at bay messing about on the local trails.
On my Tricross I had a quick-release traditional style guard, it was relatively quick to get on and off, but it did not have stays (making it easy to get on/off), which left the lower part of the guard a bit flappy and liable to hit your feet on tight turns.
I thought a Crud Guard may be ideal and took then one of my wifes MTB, put it on the CX and it looked massive, it seemed to cover the full length of the down tube and the rubber straps barely reached around the tubes.
Any product worth trying, ideally want to be able to remove in minutes, and for it to at least keep stuff flying at my body/face, I appreciate it wont keep my feet dry.
The rear is sorted after some garage modifications last night - at least it will keep muck away from anyone following on a group ride.
On my Tricross I had a quick-release traditional style guard, it was relatively quick to get on and off, but it did not have stays (making it easy to get on/off), which left the lower part of the guard a bit flappy and liable to hit your feet on tight turns.
I thought a Crud Guard may be ideal and took then one of my wifes MTB, put it on the CX and it looked massive, it seemed to cover the full length of the down tube and the rubber straps barely reached around the tubes.
Any product worth trying, ideally want to be able to remove in minutes, and for it to at least keep stuff flying at my body/face, I appreciate it wont keep my feet dry.
The rear is sorted after some garage modifications last night - at least it will keep muck away from anyone following on a group ride.
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here is my answer in case anyone else would like to know
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/zefal-swancrooz ... guard-set/
cheap, well made, clever simple design. Can't vouch for its effectiveness, but setup awaiting a down pour :0)0 -
I run a pair of SKS Raceblades on my Dirty Disco (no mudguard mounts)
Once I bent & aligned I can fit/remove in 5mins
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