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So I need to get a new guard as didnt have one last winter and it was a bit mucky! I kept meaning to buy one but never got one!
So was looking at the Mucky Nutz or Mudhugger Shorty.
The Nutz looks smaller and more flexible, but the Mudhugger looks pretty well fitted and firmer.
This will be on fox forks if fit is any better on different forks?
http://www.muckynutz.com/mudguards/face_fender
https://www.themudhugger.co.uk/shop/
Mudhugger for me. Longer and stiffer. When it gets really horrible, I add the extender.
mud hugger with extender.
Get a rear one too and have a dry bum.
I've got mucky nutz.. they're not bad.. however it depends on your environment and budget.
mucky nutz are easy to install / remove - and light weight - i've had them in my bag pack for the last 2 rides. was just thinking its about time they get re-fitted as its getting damper out there.
they're also less than third the price of the mudhugger
full set mucky nutz approx £15-25
full set mudhugger approx £45-55
*i've got the face-fender front and back. seems they've changed the names a bit.
Mucky Nutz work for me in the sense they keep SOME of the mud off, face fender front and back also. Never tried a mudhugger.
Im just looking for front.
Mudhugger does look good, worth helitaping forks first to stop cable ties rubbing?
Mucky nutz also looks small and easier to have in your pack, but this is on that will stay on for the winter and probably most of the time TBH!
Mudhugger has 2 sizes I see, what one are people running?
Mudhugger. I've got 2, one of the originals with an extender and one of the newer FR? versions. Both on 29ers. It's definitely worth taping the forks as they can rub
Mudhugger looks postive! Chossing between the 2 sizes:
Front Race Mudhugger
Shorty (Front) Mudhugger
Thinking the shorty to be honest!
With mudguards the bigger they are the more effective they are. MuckyNutz make a difference but not a lot.
Small front Mudhugger is pretty good - enough to keep the worst off your face. I've not tried the extensions.
Based on using other front guards the rear bit keeps the mud off you until it gets really wet (ie still raining/water on the ground) - that's when a longer front section comes into play.
Rear mudhugger despends on how well it fits your bike. Rock solid and effective on Katie's Canyon. I've not worked out the best way to get it on the square stays of a Nicolai yet.
Mudhuggers don't like being squished in the back of a car.
Mucky Nutz for me, but I wouldn't spend more money personally. For me its more about protecting the fork a bit, I'm not bothered about a bit of mud.
Get both. I've got a mucky nutz face fender xl and gut fender on the front. Run a mudhugger on the back.
Here's a question that i'm sure someone must have a good solution to that i've not thought of.
I transport bike in the back of estate car, front wheel off, bars turned = back of fork flat on boot floor. Is there a type of front guard that maybe has some sort of quick release clip to remove for transport?
Is there a type of front guard that maybe has some sort of quick release clip to remove for transport?
Not that works well. Topeak Defender was the best I found
https://www.topeak.com/global/en/products/mountain-fenders/163-defender--m1
Mounts under the fork crown so sits a lot further from the wheel than things liike the Mudhugger. Which means it's not as effective. Depending on your fork you may find the arch of the fork breaks the mount at full compression (I speak from experience).
Can't you put the fork face down and put something under it to stop the guard getting compressed?
if you combine the mucky nutz fork guard with their downtube one they do a pretty decent job IMO
Can't you put the fork face down and put something under it to stop the guard getting compressed?
Face down runs a bigger risk of brake lever being squeezed with no disk/spacer in place. Also propping bike up not so easy if transporting more than 1 person/bike. Will probably look at giving it a try though
Mudhugger out of the two, the other is flimsy in comparison and is easily distorted over time.
Just bought another brand which arrived today which appears as thick in construction as the mudhugger but cheaper. Search Riesel Schlamm on Ebay and other places
Some funky designs, but hey cheap and functional
I got great Zefal guards for my fatbike from my local bike shop, XL on the front, L on the back as the XL wouldn't fit. Done me fine last few months & were £8 each. Might splash the £25 for a rear mudhugger if it gets real bad though.
Riesel Schlamm type can be made to the length you want for the massive expenditure of 90p on an Ikea placemat.
This may be just me (shit knows, I've many examples of things that only seem to happen to me that are MTB related) but running Pikes, close fitting guards like Mud Huggers seem to clog with mud far too easily, getting to the point on some rides where I have to find a stick to shift the crap for the wheel to spin.
MuckyNutz around the fork and a good old fashioned Crud Catcher downtube guard for me. Keeps almost all the front spray at bay.
Anyone else offer a comparison between the Mudhugger FR and Shorty versions?
Mudhuggers don't like being squished in the back of a car.
This is true - but if you use some of these to attach them then you can take it off before you shove the bike in the boot.
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Ignore the RRP, a pack is about £5.50 on ebay
The Mudhugger has slots wide enough to use these and they are long enough to wrap round the legs on a Yari (35mm) so should be fine on most forks.
I bought a Mudhugger FR after getting a face full of mud and god knows what else on a winter ride using a Enduro guard. My mate has the shorter version and I'm sure it's very effective too. I ended up buying a rear, mainly to keep mud off the dropper.
Surely a Dfender should be a consideration alongside the Mudhugger?
They look very well made, and the reviews (locally) seem positive. Although price does seem rather high...
Dfender fits Fox forks fine, but not all rockshox forks. Managed to get mine to fit a 2017 Lyrik 650b with modifications, but won't fit a 29er Pike.
Rockguardz PG350/450 are worth a look, well made and do a good job of keeping the mud/spray out of your face.
Rockguardz PG350/450 are worth a look
I've been very impressed with mine and will probably be buying again for another bike.
Will know to tape fork though, paint rubbed off in a few spots.
First ride with the Mudhugger Shorty tonight in very wet conditions and I was impressed. Did a good job.
Seen as it has absolutely pished it down all week, so the mudhugger went back on the rear....I keep thinking about changing the Enduro guard up front as it pretty much does nothing.