Hi,
I have a FS bike and I am currently using an AssSavr as a rear mud guard and if I'm bing honest it's more for show than anything else. On the last couple of rides, nothing too strenous (road, canal tow path and some single track) I found that not only were my trousers and jacket covered in mud, but the back of my helmet was as well and it had dripped into the back of my collar.
There have been rumblings that I'm bringing too much of the outside world with me when I've come back from my last couple of rides as well, so this question is more for self preservation.
Should I just bite the bullet and assume that I'll carry on getting mud all up my back and down my neck or is there rear mud guard that can mitigate the effects of the spray.
I used to run a HT in winter, but donated that to my brother at the start of lockdown in March, that had a pretty good topeak mud guard over the rear wheel that did a good job.
Thanks,
Kala
Mudhugger all way down.
Unless you enjoy wet back side...
Cheers!
I.
Mudhugger is always the answer
How well do mudhuggers cope against getting completely jammed up by mud? That's the main thing putting me off getting a one.
Mudhuggers don't suit every FS, though. Some suspension designs mean that the guard hits the back of the seat tube near full compression.
My mate has a santa cruz tallboy and has yet to find a satisfactory solution...
Mudhuggers every time. I've got 2. The new bigger one for 29ers works appreciably better. They look terrible but work (which is the important bit). Never jammed it up even in the current mega-gloop. Yet to find anything as good for the front end thus far.
Topeak XC11, no mud on my back and easy to swap between bikes.
Anyone run anything successful on a Cotic drop-link bike?
Second for a Topeak XC11. Easily moves between my 27.5 HT and my 29er FS and really keeps my back clean. I was putting my hip pack in the wash after every ride until I got one.
Thoroughly recommended.
Dogsby
@intheborders I ran a front mudhugger fr on the back for a while. Seemed to fit ok so something like a RRP rear or that rockgardz above should be ok.
Mudhugger is the best option, but normal guards like the Topeak defender, or SKS MTB blade work fine if you can fit them on your seatpost. Zefals No mud or deflector can work well too, as they attach to your chainstays.
The Topeak ones look really tick, especially for moving from bike to bike and not getting knocked each time you jump on the front.
I have a mudhugger and it keeps the mass off my backside and pack, but I'm definitely not dry and a lot of the time the top of the guard is covered in mud. Maybe I'm doing something wrong..
I had an RRP rear guard, but it was mostly useless for stopping me getting muddy and actually directed the mud up me. I guess it would be good for stopping the linkage getting covered / blasted..
I have a mudhugger and it keeps the mass off my backside and pack, but I’m definitely not dry and a lot of the time the top of the guard is covered in mud. Maybe I’m doing something wrong.
Your mudhugger is too short, they did a number of size and you sound to need the longest, though you can buy an extender
I run a front Mudhugger on the rear and when riding on Sunday ended up taking it off after it continually got blocked with snow and mud then froze meaning the wheel wouldn't go round! Have ordered a proper rear one as they just work.
Mudhuggers are great, but wrap your seatstays with something tough before you fit them, and check for damage after every ride, as they rubbed their way through invisiframe on mine within a few rides.
