mtb front mudguard options?

[thelarkbox]

What would you suggest for a front mudguard for a MTB with basic sprung forks and no apparent mounting h/w?

The intended terrain is muddy bridleways and tracks so wet legs are a given but i would like to avoid face spray as much as possible.

An amazon search told me This time i am out of my depth.. but its difficult to send someone a tenner and expect only a few cable ties and a cut out of plastic sheet. If not online it cant take more than 5 sheets of a4 before a reasonable template is at hand?

 

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Marin Marsh Guard Mountain Bike Hybrid Bicycle Front Mudguard OE | eBay

<p>Marin Marshguard Mountain Bike Hybrid Bicycle Front Mudguard OE. </p><br /><p>Suitable for bikes with front suspension only. The mudguard is cable tied to the underside of the fork brace. Super easy to fit and will look great on any Marin! You won’t find these anywhere else. Cable ties not...

www.ebay.co.uk

RapidRacerProducts | ProGuard Front

The ProGuard is an amazing front mudguard for mountain bikes offering unmatched protection from mud and spray.

www.rapidracerproducts.com

 

[thelarkbox]

Great looking bike, but whats the splash back like at 10mph through 3-4inches of water/mud?

Granted £8 is better than 9.99 but its still just a thin sheet of whats filling my recycle bin, The proguard maxi in your 2nd link is more in line with my blind expectations.. perhaps i should have browsed more than the first few pages..

Last time i looked at spending money on sports cycling it was all 10 speed and drillium all things MTB were born and matured in my absence..

 

[Wayners]

Were you saying you don't want to make one?
YouTube. Make a mudgard.
Plastic bottle cut up using downloaded template. Zip tie on.
Or cut old plastic folder.
Seen one made by melting plastic bags which was amazing looking with the colours.

 

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my bike can hit 40 mph on the flat but you want the longest guards but they look shite so use goggles.

 

[lenny]

 

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MTB tutorial PDF

MTB mountain bike tutorial PDF - GMTB

www.mountainbikingtube.com

 

[Raboa]

You can fit a full size mudguard using p clips or the below.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SKS-Unisexs-Mudguard-Mounting-26-5-30-5mm/dp/B078Y2NFSX/ref=asc_df_B078Y2NFSX/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=463105074895&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11580224690214868322&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007336&hvtargid=pla-707532206603&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

Put a mudguard bridge (one usually comes with the mudguard) each side of the n upper bend of the fork. Bolt these two bridges together, you may have to put a small piece of tubing over the bolt to fill in any remaining space.
You could also tie the mudguard to the n upper bend with zip ties.

SET OF TRADITIONAL BICYCLE MUDGUARD FIXING CLIP AND BRIDGE CLIP NOS

PAIR OF TRADITIONAL BICYCLE MUDGUARD FIXING CLIPS\n\n A

bankruptbikeparts.co.uk

 

[thelarkbox]

Were you saying you don't want to make one?
YouTube. Make a mudgard.
Plastic bottle cut up using downloaded template. Zip tie on.
Or cut old plastic folder.
Seen one made by melting plastic bags which was amazing looking with the colours.

My essence is that of a cheap ol git so of course I would rather not buy one As long as its functional, if spending a couple of pints worth keeps me a tad dryer and keeps mud off my goggles..(i need em on the rd @soundwave i weep otherwise) then spend i shall.. Just wanted confirmation its really the state of play..

 

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[thelarkbox]

Bagsy the next 2l pet or hdpe bottle, thanks for the template.. Though i may give @Raboa s suggestion a go first using non sports bike p clips however as i have a mudguard that matches the one bodged on the rear already.. the lack of mounting h/w stumped me this afternoon.

damn n blast U caught my typo before i corrected it Ya got me..

 

[Wayners]

Free option

From a drink bottle or other type of plastic

Plastic bags

 

[soundwave]

cant have a sound wave without a shock wave can you

 

[saneagle]

Zefal Trail 55 Mudguard Mountain Bike Front Rear set Full Cover 26" 27.5" 29" | eBay

The Trail 55 is a set of mudguards for front and rear wheels. Protection: Very High.

www.ebay.co.uk

Tie the front one to the fork crown with zip-ties, like I did. See post #16 here:

Confused by Mudguards...

We had a cracking storm here yesterday afternoon (Glasgow, UK), that passed directly overhead, flash flooding everywhere. Was a little annoyed by the timing as was supposed to be meeting a mate for some pool and beer so was taking bike not car. However I don't have mudguards on the bike so did...

www.pedelecs.co.uk

 

[thelarkbox]

Zefal Trail 55 Mudguard Mountain Bike Front Rear set Full Cover 26" 27.5" 29" | eBay

The Trail 55 is a set of mudguards for front and rear wheels. Protection: Very High.

www.ebay.co.uk

Tie the front one to the fork crown with zip-ties, like I did. See post #16 here:

Confused by Mudguards...

We had a cracking storm here yesterday afternoon (Glasgow, UK), that passed directly overhead, flash flooding everywhere. Was a little annoyed by the timing as was supposed to be meeting a mate for some pool and beer so was taking bike not car. However I don't have mudguards on the bike so did...

www.pedelecs.co.uk

Hmm perhaps the pop bottle variant can be saved for a very dry summer..
Cheapo P/R clips and salvaged full front mud guard from the rusty bottom of the garden bike it is..

 

[AGS]

I tried making one from a milk carton. Then went to Halfords and bought this instead. Now I can use the Halfords one as a template.

Halfords Quick Fit Front Mudguard | Halfords UK

Shop the latest Halfords Portable Front Mudguard at Halfords UK

www.halfords.com

 

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you dont buy things in halfords you nick everything you can

 

[Wayners]

Or download and print. This one works.
I plan to use plastic bags and iron

MTB tutorial PDF

MTB mountain bike tutorial PDF - GMTB

www.mountainbikingtube.com

 

[georgehenry]

I use the Top Peak ones with an expander bolt.

They are not regarded well by "Proper" mountain bikers, probably because of their larger size.

I used and still use them on my Haibike hard tail that I bought to commute to work and back on, with the to work ride mostly off road.

They are not perfect, being only held by an expander bolt they can fall off. Mine have not, but I know it can happen as I found a complete set on a trail I was riding on. They came in very useful when the mounting bracket on my original set got broken when I fell off!

The expander bolt can seize in place. I had some difficulty getting my broken bracket off to replace it.

If you ride aggressively they can bounce around. I actually bodged an extra support to the front section.

However in real terms they have lasted years and stop you getting splashed in the face.

I don't think they are too expensive.

I added a crud buster style mudguard to provide more protection to the lower area of my frame/motor/battery.






If you enlarge the picture above you can see the support to the front mudguard. Its some elasticated cord stretched from the front mudguard and tied on near the centre of the handlebars. Works a treat and easy to re adjust as necessary. Got to love a good bodge!

 

[thelarkbox]

Your bike looks as if its been down the trails i hope to follow @georgehenry,
Yours is the second of the 'more common' styles i spotted and thanks for clarifying the need for a strap/support, as I was wondering how they didnt just fall out??
but for now i have cable tied on the 'spare' matching the rear, after a little support bending.

Not an ideal fix as the bent supports on one side found the split in the rim and escaped.. needs a further bodge up.. me thinks gaffer tape over the rim split on the mudguard.
but a stash of cable ties for on site fixes is an easy carry..

Ignore the front rack/carry box, not a permanent fixture, another cable tie bodge.. I completely forgot about suspension when fixing it DOH!! and i cant turn the forks rigid ho hum..