Rear Crud Catcher / Mud Guard

I want some kind of rear guard.

The simpler and the lighter = better

Can't frame mount, must be post or seat mounted.

Any recomendations on what's best ? Crud ? Top Peak ? Other ? Any particular models to steer clear of ?

Cheers,

WD

WD Pro":367g3vih said:

I want some kind of rear guard.

The simpler and the lighter = better

Can't frame mount, must be post or seat mounted.

Any recomendations on what's best ? Crud ? Top Peak ? Other ? Any particular models to steer clear of ?

Cheers,

WD

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When you say can't be frame mounted - is that because of the geometry / design, or because there's no hole in the bridge?

I've used some plastic clip on guards on my 95 Apex, the frame has no hole in the seat-stay bridge, nor any mounting holes on the dropouts (or forks, for that matter). They clip around the seat-stay bridge (snap on to it) and snap around the seat-tube, just below the front mech - think there may be a handy little cutout on the seat-tube clip thing for the front mech cable too - either that or I made one.

They're reasonably long, but would clog in mud, they're really for use in the road against rain.

And all of that is pointless waffle, if there's frame design / geometry reasons why you couldn't use that sort of mudguard.

No, purely asthetics and frame finish protection ...

No holes in the bridges though and no bosses

If I can mount on the seat rails - no helitape needed.

If I can mount on the seatpost - only one band of helitape needed.

WD

I have both a Topeak and a Crud Catcher and they're much of a muchness to be honest.

I use them on my MTBs to keep my arse dry and stop that brown stripe that make you look like you've had an embarrassing explosive episode. They both do a good job. You still get spray off the rest of the wheel though.

I run proper full length, full width mudguards on my commuter, they're far better and prevent spray off the wheels on your legs but they'd be crap in mud.

I have a crud catcher and a retro flinger. Both work but flinger is more adjustable with a jointed arm rather than fixed.

I have them all , in assorted colours All crud naturally.

Race crud is good and quite minimal. Seatpost mounting.
My personal preference with crud is their original crud guard with the alloy posts. A tastier looking guard ive yet to see.

To the moment im using their more modern style seat post mounted. It does the job though isnt very ascetically pleasing

dyna-ti":3hrnnv7k said:

My personal preference with crud is their original crud guard with the alloy posts. A tastier looking guard ive yet to see.

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I still have the one that I bought as soon as they came out, complete with period MBUK sticker As you say, I've never seen another guard that manages to combine practicality and retro looks to the same degree.

Any pictures of the above ?

I found this picture on here during a search :



Any got one, tried one etc ?

Any UK retailers ?

WD

That ^^^ is too much of a mud/water trap for my liking. OK if the saddle's just a cheap throwaway job, or if you're happy to remove the guard and clean the area every few days, but I reckon a seatpost-mounted guard would be more practical.

I've used the Ass-saver and it's not overly great on an mtb.
It's too high and a bit too flimsy to keep mud off you. It's ok in the road bike at keeping spray off ya butt.

I use an SKS seatpost mounted one on the mtb. It attached via a nylon strap so it's easy to get it on and off, yet doesn't move or slip. Excellent bit of kit!