Defy composite - mudguards?
johngti
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Sadly, winter is fast approaching and the idea of mudguards for my defy composite is rearing its unwelcome head.
I've tried crud roadracer ii's and just couldn't get them to fit consistently well so what are my other options? I'm looking at sks raceblades for the easily removable angle and can't help but think that the xl version will look too wide (I run 25mm tyres). Not sure that the standard width ones will fit as wiggle reviews seem to be mixed.
I have a winter bike with disc brakes that'll have full guards fitted soon for the really crap weather and commuting in poor conditions but my defy is such a nice bike I'd want to use it at the weekends and without mudguards as often as possible hence the removable need. All I want from them is a bit of protection for my rear end and a reduction in the amount of road crap reaching things like the fork bearings etc.
Any ideas welcome!
I've tried crud roadracer ii's and just couldn't get them to fit consistently well so what are my other options? I'm looking at sks raceblades for the easily removable angle and can't help but think that the xl version will look too wide (I run 25mm tyres). Not sure that the standard width ones will fit as wiggle reviews seem to be mixed.
I have a winter bike with disc brakes that'll have full guards fitted soon for the really crap weather and commuting in poor conditions but my defy is such a nice bike I'd want to use it at the weekends and without mudguards as often as possible hence the removable need. All I want from them is a bit of protection for my rear end and a reduction in the amount of road crap reaching things like the fork bearings etc.
Any ideas welcome!
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On Carbon bikes without eyes I use plastic cut from the handles of paint cans.
Cut it to the length you need to wrap around stay or fork and drill it and then use a small nut and bolt for the stay.
You can purchase p clips but they sometimes don't fit the shape or size of carbon and making your own means you get a snug fit. It only takes a few minutes and lasts as long as you need. Always put a bit tape under them or road grit gets under and damages your finish.
The giant own branded slim guards work well with the defy.0 -
If just looking for a little protection for the back, perhaps consider an ass saver. I bought crud road racers for my 2015 Defy Advanced, but gave up trying to fit them. The ass saver takes seconds to fit, protects ones rear/back from the absolute worst and if it's that wet, ones going to get soaked anyhow.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ass-saver/Tim0 -
On Carbon bikes without eyes I use plastic cut from the handles of paint cans.
Cut it to the length you need to wrap around stay or fork and drill it and then use a small nut and bolt for the stay.
You can purchase p clips but they sometimes don't fit the shape or size of carbon and making your own means you get a snug fit. It only takes a few minutes and lasts as long as you need. Always put a bit tape under them or road grit gets under and damages your finish.
The giant own branded slim guards work well with the defy.
Good tip re the paint tin handles. I probably could get the defy specific guards to fit but they'd be on for the season if I did. Trouble is that I don't really want permanent guards on it - that's on of the things my winter bike is for.
Going to remember the "clip" tip though
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If just looking for a little protection for the back, perhaps consider an ass saver. I bought crud road racers for my 2015 Defy Advanced, but gave up trying to fit them. The ass saver takes seconds to fit, protects ones rear/back from the absolute worst and if it's that wet, ones going to get soaked anyhow.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ass-saver/
I may end up with that and just live with the idea of having to replace headset bearings semi-regularly0 -
My dad has a Defy 3 and he bought some mud guards with his from the LBS that are made by Giant for the Defy so they fit and work great.Bikes are OK, I guess... :-)
2008 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp.
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If just looking for a little protection for the back, perhaps consider an ass saver. I bought crud road racers for my 2015 Defy Advanced, but gave up trying to fit them. The ass saver takes seconds to fit, protects ones rear/back from the absolute worst and if it's that wet, ones going to get soaked anyhow.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ass-saver/
I may end up with that and just live with the idea of having to replace headset bearings semi-regularly
If you inspect and re-grease once a month there is no reason to replace the bearings unless they are shot to start with. They are not too expensive if you buy from simplybearings.co.uk0
