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Seat tube mud deflectors
I'll admit I'm sharp as a bowing ball but I no kidding saw a couple of mountain bikes online with a mud deflector on the seat tube and my Duck Duck Go Foo just isn't up to finding it. "seat tube mud deflector, MTB mud deflector, and. bike mud deflector has lead me to a bunch of nothing.
I'd like to know the proper search to a deflector because chains and my feet
I'd like to know the proper search to a deflector because chains and my feet
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"Fenders", perhaps? Topeak makes some nice ones with a mounting bracket that attaches to the seattube and the fender itself clips onto it.
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Peruse various fender manufacturers' sites. Don't know what you saw, but SKS makes a bunch of snap-on mudguards.
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https://sks-us.com/collections/fende...se+rear-fender
I limited the search results but you can expand to see all.
A similar product (X-Blade) which I mended after a MTB crash. Use it on both bikes. https://www.competitivecyclist.com/s...0%26%20Touring
I limited the search results but you can expand to see all.
A similar product (X-Blade) which I mended after a MTB crash. Use it on both bikes. https://www.competitivecyclist.com/s...0%26%20Touring
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Not the best idea there, IMO. Find an old rubber boot and cut it where the mould fits best. Mine certainly work fine. I can ride this in spring puddles all day. That rear fender needs to be full length. Smaller tire if needed.
See how I also have one behind the BB. I use 4 mm bolts and big washers against the rubber. Bolt head inside will be easier to clean. They last for years.
See how I also have one behind the BB. I use 4 mm bolts and big washers against the rubber. Bolt head inside will be easier to clean. They last for years.
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Try googling "mtb mudguard"
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https://sks-us.com/collections/fende...se+rear-fender
I limited the search results but you can expand to see all.
A similar product (X-Blade) which I mended after a MTB crash. Use it on both bikes. https://www.competitivecyclist.com/s...0%26%20Touring
I limited the search results but you can expand to see all.
A similar product (X-Blade) which I mended after a MTB crash. Use it on both bikes. https://www.competitivecyclist.com/s...0%26%20Touring
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I have something like below. it's good for keeping my water bottle cleaner
do you mean these things?
Mucky Nutz Gut Fender
SKS Mud-X Front Bicycle Fender
do you mean these things?
Mucky Nutz Gut Fender
SKS Mud-X Front Bicycle Fender
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Just get fenders. I have a set of SKS fenders. They attach with straps so no bungs are needed. They only take a few seconds to put on and remove.
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Are you looking for a Deflector to go below and in front of the current rear fender. Something to extend down to the bottom bracket? I’d just cut up a plastic bottle and punch holes in it to zip tie it to the seat tube.
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aluminum Kinesis Racelight 4S
https://www.crudproducts.com/roadracer-mk3/
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I think the OP should concentrate on finding some additional chainrings.
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Oh, is that the OP’s bike pictured in the OP? I was confused, and thought that was an example, but now I see they’re looking for a piece to extend their existing rear fender down to the bottom bracket. I guess they’re looking for front fender extended coverage to protect toes, too? It’s a confusingly phrased OP, anyway, which explains the diverse replies.
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It is rainy day only since it clips on and off in 10 secs. Thanks for the compliment,
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I'll admit I'm sharp as a bowing ball but I no kidding saw a couple of mountain bikes online with a mud deflector on the seat tube and my Duck Duck Go Foo just isn't up to finding it. "seat tube mud deflector, MTB mud deflector, and. bike mud deflector has lead me to a bunch of nothing.
I'd like to know the proper search to a deflector because chains and my feet
I'd like to know the proper search to a deflector because chains and my feet
To keep your feet and crankset cleaner from front tire spray, I usually think of mudflaps. There are commercial ones, but a lot of folks cut them out of used plastic milk jug/Coke bottle/bike bottle materials and add them on to the end of their existing fenders.
As for your rear fender though, just get a full length one that goes right up to the bottom bracket.
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I'll admit I'm sharp as a bowing ball but I no kidding saw a couple of mountain bikes online with a mud deflector on the seat tube and my Duck Duck Go Foo just isn't up to finding it. "seat tube mud deflector, MTB mud deflector, and. bike mud deflector has lead me to a bunch of nothing.
I'd like to know the proper search to a deflector because chains and my feet
I'd like to know the proper search to a deflector because chains and my feet
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Oh, is that the OP’s bike pictured in the OP? I was confused, and thought that was an example, but now I see they’re looking for a piece to extend their existing rear fender down to the bottom bracket. I guess they’re looking for front fender extended coverage to protect toes, too? It’s a confusingly phrased OP, anyway, which explains the diverse replies.
i think I’ll just get a down tube version and zip tie it to the seat tube
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You could try to jimmy-rig something, but it might prove to be worthwhile juust getting a new fender set which provides more adequate coverage.
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Yeah, I’ve never heard of such a piece to extend a short rear fender, so you could give a downtube mounted one a try, but I’d bet they’re going to be too wide and too long.
You could try to jimmy-rig something, but it might prove to be worthwhile juust getting a new fender set which provides more adequate coverage.
You could try to jimmy-rig something, but it might prove to be worthwhile juust getting a new fender set which provides more adequate coverage.
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I can certainly understand that, and I’m sorry I don’t have any good ideas for you. Oh, you know what might work? Coroplast. You can trim and bend it, it’s very light, durable, and inexpensive. Maybe you could shape something out of that?
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I tried the strap on SKS fenders on my Stigmata and hated them. Only one ride and took them off.
If I ride when its raining or wet out I just pop an Ass Saver on my seat, maybe a Mudder Mini from the same company if I feel like it. Super light and it works perfectly fine for my needs. I don't ride with a group though.
If I ride when its raining or wet out I just pop an Ass Saver on my seat, maybe a Mudder Mini from the same company if I feel like it. Super light and it works perfectly fine for my needs. I don't ride with a group though.