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Miscellaneous Parts Needed
NB: Originally posted elsewhere on the Global Riders Network and appears via syndication.
Hi im looking at mudguards now just to keep my bike clean, and drivetrain smooooth.... Has anyone had any experience with the cycraguard mudguards? They look pretty cool and are supposed to be good, just want to no if they keep the water out as well as the mud.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cycraguard-front-and-rea...
I also need the front section of the gear cable outters. Will this do the trick?
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/transfil-outer-gear-casing/
Thanks everyone!
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Unless the front mud guard extends past the front of your forks, you might as well not have anything mounted on your bike.
It would be generally accepted that water/grit/etc will come off your tyre and onto you. Unless you're running a frame from the 1970's, the frame will be at least as wide as the tyre, and unless you can't ride a bike, the tyre will usually be in-line with the frame, meaning there is no real benefit.
I find ones like this much more useful: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/au/sks-shockboard-front-...
On my commuter bike I actually reversed the front mud guard so that the longer side goes out over the front of the front tyre and the shorter end (partially) covers the rear of the front tyre. I find it works much better this way and I don't get a continuous spray of water hitting me right between my eyes... (Although everyone will tell you "your mud guard is the wrong way mate") - You get used to that.
Andrew
from riding motorised trail bikes back in the 70's - a length of old inner tube fitted over the leading edge of the front mudguard and hanging down to the top of the front tyre. Usually stopped the spray from coming up and hitting me in the face. Then you can mount the front guard the right way and keep some mud off the cables, drive train, shock, your legs etc.
Looks a bit daggy, and maybe mtb inner tubes will be too thin and get blown out of the way at speed?? Use thornproof ones?
I had set up my trance like this as I was sick of the wet weather. The front clipped on so could be removed easily. The rear one was actually a cheap front one modified to fit. I ended up shortening the rear one and now totally removed. In the end I bought a road ride for when the trails are too wet.
The old tube cable tied from the fork crown to the fork brace can work to stop the splatter from your front wheel flying up into your face. It's called a "shinichipoo" after the Japanese DH'er who first came up with the idea. Also known as a "schlapf" after the noise the mud makes when it hits the guard. Popular with downhillers for years for its simplicity and effectiveness. SKS "shockblade" front and "xblade" rear are the best commercial option IMHO.
Is the rear part of the front necessary, The piece that goes behind the fork and under the downtube? And as for the cables are they right, the ones right now are too short.
Thanks