Rapid Racer Products Proguard Review

[Rob Rides EMTB]

I’m sure everyone reading this will know what a front mudguard is but for anyone not entirely sure about all the benefits and drawbacks of running one let’s quickly cover them before we delve into this actual product review.
In my experience a good front mudguard for any mountain bike should serve 3 main purposes. Firstly, and most importantly it should be protecting the rider from mud, debris and water but most importantly keeping their field of vision clear. Secondly a mudguard should protect the bike from collecting mud, in particular the fork seals and stanchions and downtube. And third it needs to be designed well enough that it doesn’t cause the tyre to clog against trapped mud/debris and halt the bike and next we simply want the guard to be durable and a good fit on a variety of forks and hopefully not look too hideous.
Goggles and protective glasses are a fashionable alternative to running a mudguard many riders will choose but they have never really been a very practical...

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[Ryan Sweeney]

Gid wee review been interested in this mudguard :/

 

[R120]

Proguards front and rear FTW

 

[David Hasselhoff]

Nice one Gary , good wee right up bud.

 

[Timbo]

Excellent review Gary, and as R120 says you can use the front one on the back as well with a bit of cutting.

 

[Gary]

Cheers guys. Thanks for the encouragement

 

[drjarvis2003]

Im also using this mudguard and it is the best one i have had so far.

 

[jonathan horticulturist]

Just got myself a few mudhuggers: an FRX and a Fathugger. How do they compare?

 

[Gary]

Hi @Ross Gardner
FRX is a much shorter guard designed to be minimalist for the raceheads and those who prefer the look of a short guard. being shorter it has less coverage and also allows more spray forwards and rearwards.

Fathugger is a fatbike guard so not directly comparable

Hope this helps

 

[Pottsy]

I have one fitted. Came with bike. Over 9 months and 1400 miles use.

Good piece of kit, despite some thinking it's not cool. I'd rather be uncool than covered I crud and wet.

Good review, didn't realise you can get stickers. Might get some to look cool.

Pottsy

 

[jonathan horticulturist]

Hi @Ross Gardner
FRX is a much shorter guard designed to be minimalist for the raceheads and those who prefer the look of a short guard. being shorter it has less coverage and also allows more spray forwards and rearwards.

Fathugger is a fatbike guard so not directly comparable

Hope this helps

I got an extender for the FRX, so maybe it will be about the same.

 

[AlwaysOff]

Some (not so) clever boffin at Scott decided to put the power button on the down tube exactly where most of the crap is flicked up from the front tyre so for that reason and for the sake of my new gopro I bought one of these and have just fitted it, it doesn't look too bad tbh, looking forward to trying it out.
Nice review Gary.

 

[Dee Scee]

good write up, thank you!

 

[R120]

Put mine to good use today - these really do keep the crap out of your face like nothing else

 

[Wiltshire Warrior]

I had my front wheel lock up with mud using a mud hugger so if this has more tire clearan, then I will get one

 

[Timbo]

Muddy, wet and slippery.

 

[Dee Scee]

I got the standard RRP front and it’s real nice. easy on, good fit, good clearance. worth the extra effort of finding and shipping time from UK. Its on a 2017 levo with a Pike and 2.6 hillbilly. Couple wet rides. Works great, stays in place, doesnt make noise. ?

 

[Veetwinboy]

Hands down best mudguard money can buy IMO. What a revelation, riding in shitty conditions WITHOUT glasses. Why wouldn’t you buy one!!!!

 

[Susan Lane]

Good write up!! Thanks

 

[Maxb]

Got one myself it’s great and I quite like the look of it