(11-10-2015, 07:27 AM)Kingy Wrote: [ -> ]That ^^ big rear mudguard is similar to the Crud Guards I've always ran. Just don't want something that big now. I've broken two or three of them and I find they get in the way and make it awkward trying to stack the bikes in the garage. (Have nine bikes in the garage and four are mtb's with those big mudguards on so it takes some nifty space management! ).
Thought you'd be wanting something large to cover your ass
And you have toooooo many bikes hahaha
I have 6 but one is a diamond back mountain bike i've had for about 16 years i'm considering turning it into a fixie as a bit of a project.
Righto. Guards fitted ...
Front (wheel), rear (wheel) and seat guard :
Seat (just clips in):
Front (velcro):
Rear (velcro):
Tested out on Friday afternoon in nasty conditions which were very wet in places. I had to take my glasses off as the fecking wind and rain was swirling that much it got behind the lenses and made them useless, so I'm pretty sure the guards did help keep muck off my face compared to the last ride without.
Is that rear one really necessary with the seat one in place? It doesn't look as though it does much.
(11-23-2015, 11:55 AM)croweman Wrote: [ -> ]Is that rear one really necessary with the seat one in place? It doesn't look as though it does much.
It was a spare ... shhhhhhh
Tbh I've seen them fitted there and assume it will save the rear shock from a lot a crap, plus probably keep some of the spray off me. It was hard to tell on Friday as there was so much water about.
Looking good but no way is that big enough for your ass
Just to confirm.
The guard attached to the seat does feck all and isn't worth the bother. I've binned it.
The front wheel guard is 'ok' Does a job, so worthwhile.
The rear wheel guard (actually a front guard reversed) works to a (small) extent. I'll leave it there - but only because I can't be arsed to take it off!
So, in summary - Only bother with a front wheel guard, if at all.