What’s recommended?

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Mudhuggers get decent reviews but no idea if they’ll fit your frame. I’m happy enough just using an enduro guard all year round on my pikes, you can increase protection by adding a downtube crud guard, out back I have an ugly but effective topeak defender 29er, stay put surprisingly well

For me on the front the enduroguard by rrp is spot on, perfect sizing and keeps the fork seals cleanish, reduces at least 90% of the mud in n the face,
Cheapest on ebay

Mudhugger fits pikes but its pretty tight with a big tyre. That said ive not had it clog at all despite riding in some right slop, also it works very very well to keep you and the fork clean.