advice on Mudguards for my carerra vulcan bike?

arnieA380
arnieA380 Posts: 59
edited October 2017 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi all

i recently bought a carrera vulcan mountain bike from cycle republic which i love it

but i need to now buy some mudguards for it and j7ust wondered if anybody could advice me on some good ones please
something easy to install iv been told for the front its best to install them on the front fork instead of the frame, is that correct?

thank you guys

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Yo have a rang of options, the downtube 'crud catcher', a large 'motocross' style mudguard on the forks or small one that attaches to the fork crown, the last is my preference, it's small and light, doesn't look wrong but actually does a pretty good job, of course you still get wet and muddy though!
    Currently 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.
  • arnieA380
    arnieA380 Posts: 59
    ok thank you
  • arnieA380
    arnieA380 Posts: 59
    what would you recommend for the back then and isit best to install the front mudguard onto the forks themselves
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Front https://www.decathlon.co.uk/flash-mtb-f ... 27776.html
    Rear https://muckynutz.com/butt_fender_black

    Muckynutz also did a similar front, decathlon used to do a rear but it's not showing on the website.

    Anything bigger doesn't keep you much cleaner but looks shite and will attract a lot of mud and get heavy.
    Currently 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.
  • nickcuk
    nickcuk Posts: 275
    Beavertail also look decent on the current black Vulcan
  • mattyfez
    mattyfez Posts: 638
    Beaver tails are pretty good, I like mine as they have really good coverage.
    I had to buy a new screw /bolt as the supplied one for the front fork was too long but whatever, it was about 50p from local hardware shop.
    My mate constantly takes the mick, but i don't care.

    These are beaver tail xl on 26inch wheels for size comparison.
    I can't say i've really had any issues with them getting clogged up with mud.

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  • larkim
    larkim Posts: 2,485
    The Rookie wrote:
    Front https://www.decathlon.co.uk/flash-mtb-f ... 27776.html
    Rear https://muckynutz.com/butt_fender_black

    Muckynutz also did a similar front, decathlon used to do a rear but it's not showing on the website.

    Anything bigger doesn't keep you much cleaner but looks shite and will attract a lot of mud and get heavy.
    I didn't get on with the Decathlon one, found with the single loop at the top it pulled that up but allowed the sides to sit proud of the bar over the wheel. Not helped in my case by running Chunky Monkey tyres so they were a bit wider than normal on my Recon fork.

    The Muckynutz front design (which I've got on another bike in the house) has the loops for the cable ties at the side which makes sure clearance is wider overall.

    I think they are a good product though, especially effective at keeping too much crap off the stantions.
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  • arnieA380
    arnieA380 Posts: 59
    Hi all, iv looked at these two sets are they any good

    https://www.cyclerepublic.com/accessori ... -27-5.html

    https://www.cyclerepublic.com/accessori ... d-set.html
  • mattyfez
    mattyfez Posts: 638
    They sit high away from the wheel, so look daft and won't provide great frame or fork protection.

    If you're going to get mudguards, either go all the way and get a beaver tail set, or if you want to keep it minimal, get the little one's that zip tie on.
  • arnieA380
    arnieA380 Posts: 59
    mattyfez wrote:
    They sit high away from the wheel, so look daft and won't provide great frame or fork protection.

    If you're going to get mudguards, either go all the way and get a beaver tail set, or if you want to keep it minimal, get the little one's that zip tie on.


    what do you guys think of these ones,. are these any good
  • arnieA380
    arnieA380 Posts: 59
    sorry guys iv been looking around and so far iv read these would be the best

    which ones shall i purchase guys

    crud race pac
    SKS raceblade pro
    SKS beavertail XL

    these three seem to have solid reviews online
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Links so we don't all have to search for them?
    Currently 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.
  • arnieA380
    arnieA380 Posts: 59
    The Rookie wrote:
    Links so we don't all have to search for them?

    i dod apologise thought id put the linkd in

    SKS raceblade Pro XL - https://www.tredz.co.uk/.SKS-Raceblade- ... gKpC_D_BwE

    https://www.tredz.co.uk/.SKS-Beavertail ... gIN-_D_BwE
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Erm, the race blade are for a road bike!

    The bearvertail work OK, but I wouldn't use them for proper off roading, just road and light gravel trails.
    Currently 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.
  • arnieA380
    arnieA380 Posts: 59
    arghhh its a mine field , yes i want to use them mainly for getting to work weather thats on the road or trails
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    For that the beavertails are a good option, I have them on my town hack bike.
    Currently 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.
  • arnieA380
    arnieA380 Posts: 59
    The Rookie wrote:
    For that the beavertails are a good option, I have them on my town hack bike.

    thank you so much for all your help its been a nightmare so many to choose from haha.

    but yes mainly i will be travelling on roads, but if any canal paths dirt tracks il use them hehe, especially on my day of i might just go for a bike ride on these kind of paths but nothing extreme

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