Rear mudguard that works - IMHO

[Frank_Denmark]

MTBs and mudguards = No Go

But...
I go for long 3-4 hours rides all year.
In the rainy season I hate to get wet and muddy after 5 min.
I have tried several mudguards, dedicated rear guards, plastic, carbon, front guards, guards mounted at the dropper or ass-savers.
But they all seems to be to ugly, to short or making noices by rubbing the wheel or the frame.

I have found a solution that works for me at the rear wheel.
- I use a short Proguard to protect the frame - RRP Proguard
- On top of that I have mount a new mudguard from Zéfal.
- The mounting consist of 2 mountings points that protect the frame with rubber.
- The guard can me dismounted i 2 min with 2 bolts - and the mounting points stay on the bike
- The guard can be lowers for traveling by fire roads or by tarmac for work.
- It can be raise in different angles for proper MTB.

The guard fits 27.5" and 29" and I use i for my 2.8"

The price is OK - Only 20 £ at Tredz

3rd photo is after 15 miles at semi muddy trail.
Max 1% mud at dropper, saddle or my back ?
PS
Last photo just to show the bike from it's best side

 

[Darkred]

Thanks for this - giving the Zefal a go as i am fed up with a wet arse, and was just looking to buy one. If we listened to all the 'rules' about MTBs (mudguard snobs in this case) none of us would ever have bought EMTBs as those were not allowed

I value dry trousers over image

 

[smtkelly]

I have the old Zefal on my acoustic bike. I was a mudguard snob for years. Orginally added to skip the brown racing stripe on my nice clothes on the school run.

It was so good I kept it on been on some real bog busters and didnt end up with a gritty arse.

 

[Zimmerframe]

How does it get on for "bounce" ?

I find even the mudhugger, even with it's bracing, will still magically slap the back tyre when you're going for it - even though it seems physically impossible if you try and bend it off the bike. But you can confirm it with the wear marks on the inside afterwards.

Saying that, the mudhugger is the least bouncy/slappy of all the guards I've tried.

 

[highpeakrider]

Just ordered one as I'm sick of mud spray and a wet arse, slightly cheaper and in stock.

Zefal Deflector RS75 MTB Rear Mudguard | Merlin Cycles

Buy your Zefal Deflector RS75 MTB Rear Mudguard at Merlin. Free worldwide delivery available on most items!

www.merlincycles.com

 

[Frank_Denmark]

Just ordered one as I'm sick of mud spray and a wet arse, slightly cheaper and in stock.

Zefal Deflector RS75 MTB Rear Mudguard | Merlin Cycles

Buy your Zefal Deflector RS75 MTB Rear Mudguard at Merlin. Free worldwide delivery available on most items!

www.merlincycles.com

Best upgrade in 2021 - so far ?

 

[Frank_Denmark]

How does it get on for "bounce" ?

I have the same experience with other mudguards. They also slap the tires.

I don't do major gaps - but standard hops and drops of 3-5 feets gave no slaps.
During the first 50-60 miles I only got 10-15 slaps when going fast over small narrow holes made by others riders late breaking.
And some minor slaps when landing not in a straight angle to travel direction. But small price to pay for no mud.
The sound is nothing compared to the other rides with SRAM breakes "screaming" like crazy when wet

The price is so low that You can try - and throw it away if it's not working.

 

[Frank_Denmark]

Just ordered one as I'm sick of mud spray and a wet arse, slightly cheaper and in stock.

Zefal Deflector RS75 MTB Rear Mudguard | Merlin Cycles

Buy your Zefal Deflector RS75 MTB Rear Mudguard at Merlin. Free worldwide delivery available on most items!

www.merlincycles.com

Had the same feeling before.
I were riding Yesterday with some of the mudlovers - It was the second in a row - Didn't need to wash or change my suit.
The didn't wash or change suits either - but they looked terrible from start to end after 2 days in the mud

 

[The Hodge]

A rear mudguard won't save you if you fall off in a large puddle ..( just ask EMF) ...
If its wet outside Im going to get wet & muddy too regardless..so bollocks to having a mudguard its just something else to clean at the end of the ride ...?

 

[Trip Hazard]

Cheers for the heads up on these. My 15yr old mudguard I took off my Marin isn’t doing a very good job, and I’ve been looking for a replacement. Although you will never find a good looking rear mudguard these IMO look decent compared to others on the market, so I’ve ordered one. ??
I got the blame for blocking the washer the other week as I just chucked all my mud splattered clothes in the washer, so this might help me keep out of trouble with the Mrs ?

 

[steve_sordy]

My concern with fixed mudguards is when I hit clay mud. The wheel just keeps getting bigger until the frame starts peeling off the mud and forming a nice shape. I once had a bike grind to a halt because the mud/grass/straw/sticks/stones jammed beneath the fixed mudguard completely choked the wheel. As a consequence I tend to use a blade mounted off the seat tube or dropper body.

This is the sort of mud I mean. And yes, that is a stick in there!

 

[STATO]

Purchased one of these to see how they go. I have a mudhugger rear on a hardtail and they are very good, but a bit of a faff to fit for the emtb where i wont want it on all the time.

 

[Peaky Rider]

A Mudhugger rear is just about as good as it gets. They are very robust and give good protection but I pop-rivet a four inch (100mm if you are one of the angry contributors still wedded to the EU ) extender made from a plastic plant pot on the end or extra protection.

Removal is quick and simple if you deploy re-usable zip ties such as the ones in the attached link and you will be able to find much cheaper ones if you search.

RS PRO Cable Tie, Releasable, 150mm x 7.6mm, Black Nylon, Pk-100 | RS

uk.rs-online.com

 

[The Hodge]

Peaky Rider...Those plastic plant pots are ok ..but I've found that ceramic pots are more durable ..

You just have to get the balance right ..

 

[Peaky Rider]

Peaky Rider...Those plastic plant pots are ok ..but I've found that ceramic pots are more durable .. View attachment 49216
You just have to get the balance right ..

I reckon you've gone plant potty and we've not even been on lock-down a full day yet.

 

[Trip Hazard]

Fitted mine today. It's definitely better than my old one.

 

[Frank_Denmark]

Fitted mine today. It's definitely better than my old one.

Hope to receive my commission from Zéfal soon

 

[highpeakrider]

Might look a bit rum, but same ride as yesterday, but no mud up back, no wet arse or legs, bike does not need a hose down.
I'll cope with the look to stay dry.

 

[The Hodge]

Truly disappointed ..where is the plastic plant pot ..??

 

[kntr]

Can anyone post a pic looking down on the fender, so we can see how wide it is compared to the tire? Thanks

 

[STATO]

Can anyone post a pic looking down on the fender, so we can see how wide it is compared to the tire? Thanks

Fitted mine this morning, no pic but the main bit is slightly wider than the 2.35 i have fitted, not that i know how wide the tyre actually is as measurements from manufacturers are all lies .

Already broke one of the brackets. Where they are notched on the inside to allow the clip end to be fitted cracked as i tightened it down, wasnt even tight enough to stop it wobbling and was yet to bottom out so not 'overtight'. Managed to get it to work by revesing the fittings but doesnt bode well.

 

[towzer]

I’m using rrp front and rear but as the rear is only a short it wasn‘t saving my back/rucksack.

so I’ve added one of these topeak defender xc11 for 29 - just the rear

DEFENDER XC1 / XC11

For 29" Wheel The XC1 is a lightweight, two-piece, moto inspired front fender that attaches to the suspension fork lowers for a closer fit to the tire and excellent mud/spray protection. A precision clamp assembly secures the fender to the fork’s lower legs and a special safety feature allows it...

www.topeak.com

Levo, M, 5ft 5 rider, I had to raise the dropper body a bit (I’m short so dropper/seatpost v low, which does impact tyre clearance of mudguard)and use a file on the mudguard to get the correct tyre clearance/angle but I wanted a qr one so I can remove/add as reqd by trail conditions/ car packing etc.

seems to work - no new mud on back on the 2 recent rides I’ve used it on.

*they do wider ones for wider tyres, I run 2.4-6

 

[highpeakrider]

Can anyone post a pic looking down on the fender, so we can see how wide it is compared to the tire? Thanks

Easily covers an e-wild 2.6.

 

[Ashley M]

Hi
i have the Zefal too, it works great

 

[Frank_Denmark]

Ka-ching - more sales commissions my way ?

 

[STATO]

First ride on mine last night. Still had mud and water up my back. Perhaps my stays (Vitus) are lower pulling the guard further round, or maybe because its a 29 wheel, but the guard isnt long enough to stop all the spray being kicked forward. I can mount it higher away from the tyre but then the spray still tends to get around it. 3/5, has a use but a mudhugger is much better.

 

[Frank_Denmark]

First ride on mine last night. Still had mud and water up my back. Perhaps my stays (Vitus) are lower pulling the guard further round, or maybe because its a 29 wheel, but the guard isnt long enough to stop all the spray being kicked forward. I can mount it higher away from the tyre but then the spray still tends to get around it. 3/5, has a use but a mudhugger is much better.

Sorry about your experience.
I were out in wet snow and mud yesterday with af friend with no fenders. He had mud and water at the back and I had about 1% of that at mine. Not 100% dry but much better than without. And no spray on the top side of the saddle.
The fenders need to be as far towards the rear end of the tire.

 

[Frenchy_Eric]

Very satisfied with this one

X-BLADE 29 Zoll 27.5 Plus - SKS GERMANY

high-quality 2-component dirtboard, quick-release mounting, 2-joint technology

www.sks-germany.com

 

[Will Hesch]

I’m biased but 1,138 folks so far like our Turbo Guard rear mudguard.
You can purchase them at www.centralcoastbikes.com

 

[EebStrider]

Some good recommendations here, thanks guys.