Got a shiny new bike arriving this week so thought I might make a bit of an effort to look after it, starting with mudguards.
Fork is a Fox Rhythm 34
Bike is a Trek Fuel EX8.
Any recommendations for easy on the eye and light on the wallet mud protection?
I bought this for my shiny new MTB:
Edit: OK, Amazon links don't seem to work but it was the MuckyNutz rear, about £30 on Amazon.
Along with its partner front one. It looks kinda dorky but it works brilliantly with no rattling. If I can pick this up again on my phone in a minute I'll see if I can add a photo...
Cheers Crazy. I quite like that in its shorter configuration.
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Short version
- Crudcatcher XL is great, bit flappy when it gets rough. For later RS/Fox recommend bolt on options from RRP/Mudhugger. Have MH bolt on on one bike and it's brilliant. Rear always go MH, velcro straps work really well and protect frame better than zip ties, also has an extension that'll cover bearings etc on FS.
- prefer bigger mudguards F&R (but especially R!) - yeah they're ugly but I'd take that so mud really only hits legs from about knees down. Rest of me is 'pub presentable'
I've just fitted the MuckyNuts rear guard to my KSL. Doesn't look too bad in short config but is freaking horrendous in long.
Yes, I know it needs adjusting and no, I will not be entertaining comments pertaining to the state of my workshop at this time... 🤣
It's a strong avoid from me on the Muckynutz rear, there's a problem with the disc that sets the angle of the guard and they tend to self destruct, as they did for me, within about 150m of the first descent.
I've got SKS Mudrockers front and rear. If there are bolt holes on the Fox 34, it can bolt on as well as using some silcone backed velcro to attach. I'm very impressed so far, good build quality and they stay in place well.
It’s a strong avoid from me on the Muckynutz rear, there’s a problem with the disc that sets the angle of the guard and they tend to self destruct, as they did for me, within about 150m of the first descent.
Ooh, might go and check mine!
It's been solid so far, no rattles or anything...
3 of the 4 mudguards I have are RRP ones.
Proguard Standard front and rear on the full sus. The rear just keeps spray away from linkages and that, it doesnt do much to protect me.
I've a Proguard Max front and Mudhugger rear on the hardtail. The Mudhugger is a god awful ugly looking thing, but the point is to keep me and the bike clean, I suppose.
The RRP stuff is my preference.
They did say that they were redesigning it, but they'd been quite happy to send it out to me, despite knowing that there was a design fault with it, so I'm a bit sceptical.
The angle adjust on the SKS are much more sturdy, although less adjustable.
Muckynutz front on the HT, Fox XL bolt on on the emtb, nothing at the back
I was a bit worried about the muckynutz after Kramer's comments on another thread but mine has proved solid so far on lots of rough trails (spud alley, beast, devils elbow etc). But it does make a bit of noise unlike a mudhugger which is more solid.
RRP Proguard is excellent
Mudhugger Evo(?) is also great, and works particularly well on forks without much clearance.
Mudhugger on the rear. Fox XL bolt on for the front
I’ve got SKS Mudrockers front and rear. If there are bolt holes on the Fox 34, it can bolt on as well as using some silcone backed velcro to attach. I’m very impressed so far, good build quality and they stay in place well.
Interested to know where you got the silicon backed velcro. I've been looking but can't find any.
Win-wing, just enough protection to keep your ass and dropper dry. That's it but it's enough to keep riding. The gravel version is good up to 2.4mm
Mudhugger, great kit can't see any reason to look elsewhere. (rear) Might look ugly but they work. I'm tempted to replace my (perfectly good) old one with a new one, with the pivot protection & easy attach/release velcro
That and their a local company, as I do like to support local businesses
just got a muckynutz rear. really like it. although it is short
Mud huggers here front and rear with some mods 😉 and work well!
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I’ve got SKS Mudrockers front and rear. If there are bolt holes on the Fox 34, it can bolt on as well as using some silcone backed velcro to attach. I’m very impressed so far, good build quality and they stay in place well.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Interested to know where you got the silicon backed velcro. I’ve been looking but can’t find any............................................................................
Forget that. I've found them on Mudhuggers website.
Bolt on for the Zeb, slightly fiddly with the adaptor and pointlessly small screw holes on the fork, but when installed, rock solid and decent coverage.
I have a Win Wing as well, it's pretty choosey about what it'll fit (and what it'll fit well), had it on my old Remedy and now on my hardtail but it just wouldn't fit the Orange. It is bloody brilliant though. Light, easy to fit, doesn't rattle or collect mud, comes on and off in seconds, doesn't cause problems going in the car. And though it's obviously small, that doesn't really matter much if it's in the right place- a lot of other mudguards are either massive to make them more universal meaning they're way too big on some bikes, or they're massive because they're in a bad place so they have to stretch out to do the job. COmpared to my Mudhugger it's like it's from the future.
On the front I like the clsasic SKS Shockboard. The mounting hardware is terrible though, I always fit mine with reusable cable ties. Crown mount/moto style is just a really good way to do mudguards, it looks way better to me (or maybe, it's ugly but it looks more correct, more motorbikey whereas big arch mounts always looks ugly but also wrong), it can't trap mud or branches or anything, it's quieter and the protection level is in the same ballpark. You do need a little room in the front brake cable routing so it can go round the guard though.
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