Front mudguard for Hardtail MTB, any that work?

[JQ]

I commute on my mountain bike, which has Rock Shox Reba front forks and disk brakes. I currently have a traditional Crud Catcher mudguard which is totally useless when it's raining.

Is it possible to get a full front mudguard onto a bike with front suspension? I'm not bothered about it being easy to remove as the bike rarely gets used off-raod these days. I have had a look on the web but it's never clear whether they fit MTB forks. Recommendations welcome.

[dudleybloke]

i use a topeak defender m2, its superb.





unlike the crudcatcher type it stops all the spray from the front wheel and it works when your turning.

you can get the front and rear guards for about 25 quid online. ( think halfords do them on offer)

theres a cheaper, all black version but this lacks the clear, soft plastics on the edge of the mudguards and the finish isnt as nice as the m1/m2 guards.

[ali4390]

The NeoGuard Neoprene thingy works well for me:

http://reviews.wiggle.co.uk/7867-en_gb/5360042909/...

Can't compare to anything else though as it's the only thing I've used but was a massive improvement over nothing - funny that...

[Gren]

ali4390 said:

The NeoGuard Neoprene thingy works well for me:

http://reviews.wiggle.co.uk/7867-en_gb/5360042909/...

Can't compare to anything else though as it's the only thing I've used but was a massive improvement over nothing - funny that...

That's similar to the Bender Fender I use - works well for shielding your face. I doubt either would be good for commuting though - not enough coverage.

[ali4390]

You're right, I didn't read the OP properly.

[JQ]

Dudleybloke - how does that attach?

All the ones I've found on the net need there to be a hole in the cross-member of the suspension forks, for presumably fitting v-brakes - I don't have one with a hole so am struggling. The one you've highlighted looks to attach in a different way.

[dudleybloke]

its got an expanding bung that fits in the hole in the middle of the top plate on the shock.



you get two sizes of bung that should fit most bikes.

Edited by dudleybloke on Monday 17th September 20:27

[JQ]

Perfect. Looks like we have a winner.

[dudleybloke]

glad to help.
i spent ages looking for this type and tried 4 different bike shops but they only sold the crudcatchers so got it off amazon for 13 quid.
its light and the quality of the plastics is very good plus the "blades" are detatchable from the base for easy cleaning.

make sure its the m1/m2 as the plastics are far superior to the plastics on the fx/rx models.

Edited by dudleybloke on Monday 17th September 23:18

[Silver Smudger]

dudleybloke said:

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make sure its the m1/m2 as the plastics are far superior to the plastics on the fx/rx models.

It maybe that I had a cheap one, but the one I had flapped about and fell off loads (cross-country usage) and I binned it

[dudleybloke]

mines been on the bike for a while now, been doing plenty of rough stuff and jumps and its not come off once.

[BalhamBadger]

JQ said:

Perfect. Looks like we have a winner.

Just had the same dilemma - will definitely got one of these too. Thanks dudleybloke.

[BalhamBadger]

Thread resurrection... just ordered the Topeak M1/M2 combo (£27) in preparation for winter commuting on the old Rockhopper. I'll report back on fitting, maybe even with pics..

[dudleybloke]

im sure you will like them.
i cant give a longevity report on my mudguards though as that bike got robbed off me last november.
still not able to ride a bike yet either so iv missed out on all the nice riding weather this year.

when i do start riding again im definatly going for the m1/m2 again as i was more than happy with them.

[anonymous-user]

I have one of these too - the Top Peak Defender and it is great!

[Vladimir]

Used to use mudguards but stopped a couple if years ago; too much clogging up, too many breakages. I now just wash my clothes more often!

[BalhamBadger]

Vladimir said:

Used to use mudguards but stopped a couple if years ago; too much clogging up, too many breakages. I now just wash my clothes more often!

Agree with that, I wouldn't bother with them offroad. Mine will purely be for road use as I'm tired of arriving at work during the autumn/winter with a wet arse! I'm hoping that it'll also stop my backpack getting filthy from spray off the rear tyre.