Crudcatcher XL On the front. Makes the rear Mudhugger looks aesthetically pleasing 😉 Mudhugger rear is great, as long as you don’t have to look at it, and make sure you protect your frame with decent tape (it’ll eat its way through electrical tape/invisiframe etc)
I do have waterproof shorts. Used to go Endura but they last about as long as a wine gum. Have a pair of the shiny fully waterproof endura’s as well but a) they are a bit narrow for knee pads b) they have a drawstring waist which is pretty rubbish and c) they are basically an open ended plastic bag in terms of breathability.
last year I bought some Polaris versions that have a high back and come with braces/bib. They seem to work really well and stop the dreaded ‘grit-bum’ when it’s very grim.
this year I’ve succumbed and bought some actual trousers. Only DWR not fully waterproof but since I have ugly guards(tm) F&R I reckon they’ll be fine.
I probably think about this far too much. That’s riding 25 British winters for you!