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Is there one that works? I've two Orange bouncers I'm now fed up with the conditions and the epic wash downs, any advice and pictures appreciated.
I use one of these https://www.xxcycle.com/zefal-deflector-rs75-rear-mudguard-black,,en.php on my daughter's Four.
Uglier than a Mudhugger, but works.
Mudhugger?
That RRP protects the shock and linkage but very little coverage to the rider.
I've got a Mudhugger on my Four, the large/long version and it's great. Keeps me and the seatpost clean.
I've an Orange 5. (2014 model with the bent top tube- last version with 27.5" wheels, before the move to the straight top tube + angled gusset / stay to the seat tube.
I've been using an original CrudCatcher 'race' rear mudguard. I've got it fitted right at the bottom of the seat post.
The bike still gets pretty filthy of course. But seems to keep 90% of the sheeeiiite off my backside and pack (the base of my pack will still get a bit wet and cacky. But it's a whole load better than without.
Also shields the dropper well (same Reverb on it for 6 years without any maintenance).
I'm in the Peaks (local is white peak filth, obvs further N = more grit).
I've got mudhuggers two bikes.
The second bike for one after stopping to talk to someone and they broke off conversation to say " look at the state of you!"
If a mud hugger fits, that's going on my MTBs forever more 🙂
I had crudcatchers on the seatpost for years. That's crudcatchers plural as I lost loads.
I use one of these> https://www.xxcycle.com/zefal-deflector-rs75-rear-mudguard-black,,en.php
I've got one of those, it works well but on a rough/fast descent it flaps from side to side and makes a racket.
Actually it should accompany an Orange well.
Just open the bottom drawer 😉
I have a large mudhugger that came with a barely used, 8 month old 2nd hand bike that i bought. I have no use for it, mail in profile if anyone wants to buy it.
I never used it myself and removed it immediately when i got the bike home. Only thing i have to say about it is that i was impressed with the rigidity of it when trying to flex it with my hands.
I’ve got a Mudhugger on my Four, the large/long version and it’s great. Keeps me and the seatpost clean.
Same here but despite the huge gap between the end of the Mudhugger and the tyre, I do tire (I know) of the end banging down on the rear tyre as soon as it gets a bit rough and I’ve snapped a couple in the very cold.
TBF Jamie from Mudhugger was v helpful and noted the issue with the O4 is the exceptionally low seat stays which results in that huge and much commented on, gap. They are sturdy though, do a pretty decent job of keeping most mud off me and I’ve not found anything else better.
Stupidly fun bike mind 😊
PS I used an inner tube round the seat stays as I could not get enough grip using the helitape they come with, as even warming the heli tape and using a 3rd hand to tighten I found they moved.