Looking for attractive but effective mudguard

[alfantastic]

I'm on the search for an effective front mudguard, but one that doesn't look like a bolt on extra for a DeLorean
Are the shorter style types effective at stopping shite getting flung in your face, or should I opt for a more substantial product?

Short style front mudguard

Or has anyone tried one of the new style mudguards like this one?

Rapid Racer Neoguard

 

[MadRhino]

Useless crap.
Don't you know what a mud guard should do ?
Keeping the water, dirt, mud... Off your face, legs, body, and bike.

Not a suggestion, just an example of what does the job:

 

[alfantastic]

Useless crap.
Don't you know what a mud guard should do ?
Keeping the water, dirt, mud... Off your face, legs, body, and bike.

Not a suggestion, just an example of what does the job:

I do understand what they are supposed to do and want that protection from the elements, same as everybody else.
Just wondered if any new advances in technology and design had moved away from the full length type mudguards.

 

[MadRhino]

There is no magic. If it is shorter down you'll have mud on your legs, if it is shorter ahead you'll have some in your face. Best for off road is to make them quick release, cause it is so good to ride without on dry pack.

 

[alfantastic]

There is no magic. If it is shorter down you'll have mud on your legs, if it is shorter ahead you'll have some in your face. Best for off road is to make them quick release, cause it is so good to ride without on dry pack.

It does make total sense MadRhino and I thank you for your posts.

Do still kinda wonder how on earth the one in the second link is supposed to protect the rider from anything at all?

Witchcraft maybe :lol:

 

[d8veh]

SKS Beavertails are pretty good and easy to fit. If you have no bolt-hole in your forks, use zip-ties. I have Beavertails on all my bikes.

 

[hydro-one]

i like T.H.E.

http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=9039&category=699

 

[amberwolf]

Just wondered if any new advances in technology and design had moved away from the full length type mudguards.

Unless they've got startrek-type force-fields extending from them to cover the rest of the area stuff gets flung up from, then I'd have to say "no".

If it doesn't go down in back to where the wheel meets the road surface, or as close as is practical given whatever terrain you're on, and also wide enough to go past the edges of the tire, stuff is gonna get flung up onto you and the bike, etc.

If it doesn't go out in front far enough that stuff still on the tire as it passes the top can't be flung upward for you to then ride thru the spray of, well, you'll get that on you too.

So...like MadRhino shows, ya gotta cover a fair bit of tire.

 

[dogman dan]

I use one similar to the Neo Cycles model on my longtail. Doesn't keep all spray off, but long enough forward to keep face dry, long enough backward to keep spray limited to feet. Not too ugly to me. It originally had a quick release, but a crash broke that.

 

[TSAR]

You're in the UK, good mud guards are made there.

For the front, check out RockGuardz, they are available in different lengths, or D-Fender.

For the rear, MudHugger rear fender.

All made in UK, my go-to place for fenders.

 

[MadRhino]

For the front, check out RockGuardz, they are available in different lengths...

I have the long one here, on a shelf because it is too short to be good, and too narrow to fit a 3" tire.

It is beautiful though, and very lightweight. No mount, only tie wraps. May be an acceptable compromise for some. They really should make one bigger.

Then, I agree that UK is the place to find mud guards. I am using Trial motorcycle mud guards, those are doing the job, available plastic, alu, colours, sizes...

 

[alfantastic]

All made in UK, my go-to place for fenders.

Never thought I'd ever hear that lol

 

[TSAR]

The RockGuardz works well with my 29er 2.45 inch tire, but MadRhino is right, it could be longer and wider.

If you run really fat tires, Big O Manufacturing has a good selection of 4 and 5 inch fender sets.http://stores.bigomfg.com/fender-kits/
Easily adaptable to your frame or fork of choice if you have a heat gun.

 

[friendly1uk]

I think we could cook up an air screen for the front that lives under the downtube. Be an interesting concept.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/businessclub/11175040/Hi-tech-Air-Umbrella-shields-people-with-air-instead-of-fabric.html

We could jemmy a dyson airblade and clear the water from the tyre before it has chance to spray off.

Endless possibilities

 

[MadRhino]

I would like to see the size of the air blower that is gonna keep the shit off me when I ride 50 Mph on dirt. At least I could turn it backward when it is dry, and ride 100.

 

[friendly1uk]

It's only for e-bikes

 

[pucksterpete]

I'm on the search for an effective front mudguard, but one that doesn't look like a bolt on extra for a DeLorean
Are the shorter style types effective at stopping shite getting flung in your face, or should I opt for a more substantial product?

Short style front mudguard

Or has anyone tried one of the new style mudguards like this one?

Rapid Racer Neoguard

No need to buy, make your own, Large tube, cut it up...

but then I again what do I know...

 

[dogman dan]

Yeah, wallow in it, and nothing will keep it all off. Definitely need full commuter type fenders to keep your work pants clean.

I'm not sure what is wanted, just the face kept dry? Longer in the front for that.

 

[Ykick]

IMO commuter's do best with full-wrap fenders, rain or "mudguards" as often called in some parts of the world. I usually go with the 26" Planet Bike full-wraps but they're not much good above 2.4" tire width. Full-wrap can be challenging to properly install and often require customized mounting and/or creative attachment schemes. Tie-wraps can often fill the voids though so it's a YMMV sort of thing...

Dirt bike stuff is another animal and situations vary greatly. OTOH commuters need protection from rain, splash and road spray. Maybe Snow but hardly any muck.

 

[friendly1uk]

I would like some very snug one's that barely alter my bikes silhouette. They would be no good for mud though. Just water.

I think a seatpost mounted rear rack will form part of my rear setup. I will have to avoid inverted box guttering, but the temptation to put guttering under the rack will be strong.

 

[Ade]

For fat tires, custom Big O work for me.