Mudguards ?

[Link]

I don't tend to run mudguards as I always had issues with rubbing, poor fit, rubbing paint of parts of the bike, etc etc, but interested to know if anyone has found something which fits the rail well ?

 

[Hamina]

I have Mudhugger Rear Fender Long and Rapidracer Products Proguard front fender.

The rear fender has been absolutely superb. I'm planning to add a small additional part to protect the rear shock and frame. The front fender works well with the Cane Creek Helm fork.

 

[Link]

seems like many people are using front ones modded to fit the back ?, that back one you have def looks like it will stop pretty much everything. Assume it is a cable tie method of securing ?

 

[Orangie]

Mudhugger is the shit. Love it

 

[TR5_20]

seems like many people are using front ones modded to fit the back ?, that back one you have def looks like it will stop pretty much everything. Assume it is a cable tie method of securing ?

Also using a rear on my Rail and yes, cable ties to secure. Make sure you use plenty of the supplied tape to protect the frame though, I put on a double layer.

 

[Link]

happy days, i have ordered long front which i will mod for the rear. Thinking about a short for the front, but the rear for me is the most important to keep crud off the dropper (AXS) and shock. Do you guys run something on the front ?

 

[Elover]

I run mud hugger long on front... Had shortys before, long is way better. I also bought another long front for the rear( Sam Hill runs this style ) as it looks very sleek. Unfortunatly, it didn`t work on my bike. My main issue with the standard rear mudgaurd piccy above is the look ; )
But also, I went through a set of lower link bearings in one winters riding, so wanted to protect those. Currenty im going to model some pvc to protect the lower linkage and may add the standard rear mud hugger gaurd pictured above with a little cut off...

 

[tobster]

this seems to work well on the powerfly

 

[BrentD]

Mucky Nutz short front fits the rear of a Rail like it was made specifically for it.

 

[JD13]

Here is my own design.

 

[jeroen]

Mudhuggers are what you need;

Before picture:

Then hit some dirt with the Rockshox ZEB mudguard on the front:

And the mudhugger on the back:

And, as the other side of the hill is in the snow, it got a natural cleaning:

Still looks great. Hose it down when home, apply some muck-off and all is great.

And yes, because of the snow (~50cm - 1m at the moment), guess not much biking for the next few months....

 

[Rostle32]

I run mud hugger long on front... Had shortys before, long is way better. I also bought another long front for the rear( Sam Hill runs this style ) as it looks very sleek. Unfortunatly, it didn`t work on my bike. My main issue with the standard rear mudgaurd piccy above is the look ; )
But also, I went through a set of lower link bearings in one winters riding, so wanted to protect those. Currenty im going to model some pvc to protect the lower linkage and may add the standard rear mud hugger gaurd pictured above with a little cut off...

Just reading up on Trek Rail posts , and picked up on this thread.
I run a front n rear mudhugger, ( front looks sweet, rear is ugly as sin, but works! I’ve cobbled a lower rear link protector out of abit of old inner tube( used other bits to protect paintwork for rear mudhugger)
see pic of my botch ?

 

[RichP]

Mudhuggers are what you need;

Before picture:
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Then hit some dirt with the Rockshox ZEB mudguard on the front:
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And the mudhugger on the back:
View attachment 47101

And, as the other side of the hill is in the snow, it got a natural cleaning:

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Still looks great. Hose it down when home, apply some muck-off and all is great.

And yes, because of the snow (~50cm - 1m at the moment), guess not much biking for the next few months....

Hi, love the bike...the rear mudhugger not so much, but they are effective! which version is that rear one please?

thanks

Richp

 

[jeroen]

Richp: LARGE Rear Mudhugger

The largest one can get.

I am actually a wee bit positive about the looks, looks a bit like those 80's bikes
But yes, come summer it will nicely be unmounted.

 

[Doomanic]

Another Mudhugger user here. Works really well and paired with a Crud XL front fender keeps most of the crap off.

 

[RichP]

Richp: LARGE Rear Mudhugger

The largest one can get.

I am actually a wee bit positive about the looks, looks a bit like those 80's bikes
But yes, come summer it will nicely be unmounted.

Belter! But I’m not buying the 80’s vibe! ?

merry Christmas to you all!

Rich

 

[Kernow]

I think mudhugger is the only way to go . I don’t know of another effective rear mudguard that works , crud front is good but the proguard fitted the zeb fork better . My kids take the puss out of my rear mudguard but I have the last laugh hosing thier backs down , cold and muddy is less cool than an ugly mudguard for me
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[jeroen]

@Kernow which exact front mudhugger is that (crud ....)?

For the front the ZEB works fine there for me, but I guess the extra length might be useful to fend off more mud from coming up.

The only real thing I have to fix is between the seattube and the chainstay especially the lower part (as seen on the previous pic); trying to figure out what guard I could dremel down to fit there perfectly.

Though.... it will all have to wait, as we have a meter of snow here, and with -12C it is a little bit too chilly to have a fun ride (if one can get through the snow at all).... XC skis it is for the moment... oh and snow shoes and sleds of course

 

[Kernow]

@Kernow which exact front mudhugger is that (crud ....)?

For the front the ZEB works fine there for me, but I guess the extra length might be useful to fend off more mud from coming up.

The only real thing I have to fix is between the seattube and the chainstay especially the lower part (as seen on the previous pic); trying to figure out what guard I could dremel down to fit there perfectly.

Though.... it will all have to wait, as we have a meter of snow here, and with -12C it is a little bit too chilly to have a fun ride (if one can get through the snow at all).... XC skis it is for the moment... oh and snow shoes and sleds of course

if your encountering sticky stuff and snow this crud xl fender is the way to go . It can be mounted above or below the fork crown and easy to remove as it’s held on with rubber o rings

 

[Tubby G]

Mucky Nutz have these rear mudguards which simply clip on to the saddle for £3.75 at the moment, about £1.50 to post:

https://muckynutz.com/sale/butt_fender_gold*

I have a rear mudhugger on mine but bought the Mucky Nutz for my gf's bike, impressed with how easy they are to fit and effective at stopping the spray of constant mud & shite

 

[jeroen]

@Tubby G gotta love the naming schemes of Mucky Nutz..... Butt Fender ...

In my case it is not only about protecting my ass, but also a wee bit keeping the dirt out of annoying places in the bike.

 

[EebStrider]

Mucky Nutz have these rear mudguards which simply clip on to the saddle for £3.75 at the moment, about £1.50 to post:

https://muckynutz.com/sale/butt_fender_gold*

I have a rear mudhugger on mine but bought the Mucky Nutz for my gf's bike, impressed with how easy they are to fit and effective at stopping the spray of constant mud & shite

I had one of those. It’s in the bin now!

 

[Kernow]

Finally got round to sorting out a solution for the lower part of the rear mudguard today
I modified a front mudhugger I had lying about

 

[R120]

Bang tidy!

 

[Jubby]

I run mudhuggers, numero uno!

 

[Kernow]

Pleased with the result , that great lump of mud leaves and grass that sits on top of the lower pivot. Feeding grinding paste into the chain is no longer there , bike and rider cleaner after ride in some proper slop