• What's the consesus for guards on grav bikes?

    Patch it and just deal with geting muddy as I would if I were mtbing?

    Tempted by a mudhugger type thing for the back end, would keep my arse and dropper cleaner if nowt else.

  • I managed a long time with flat-ish guards (sks edge al ) and knobbly tyres, and honestly it was so good to not have to worry about getting constantly caked. They finally gave up though and need replacing - considering mudhugger style too. The edge al guards were a faff to make work (I swapped out stays) and I'd struggle to recommend them overall tbh

  • Just ordered some Bluemels for my #instabanger gravel bike. Been using one of those large, extremely ugly Ass Savers in the mean time...works well but wont help the headset/BB of course.

    I think for people riding once at the weekend, getting muddy is all well and good but if you're out several times a week then hosing down clothing in the driveway every time is a mare.

    I've popped a cheap winter BB in as well.

  • I switch to 700c 38mm and mudguards as winter comes in.

  • I use Speed Rockers on one, SKS Edge AL on another. Big fan of guards

  • Some sort of rear guards can help. Close full guards are liable to get clogged depending on your local gravel type. Fedor bendor type works, as does SKS seat post mounted whale tale.

    I would like something at the front the cut down on the amount of shit I eat but not always a go.

  • I have guards on my gravel bike full time because I don’t like to get dirty (especially if I’m spending a night in a sleeping bag or doing moon miles).

    PDW 700x55 guards on 43c tyres, never clogged, real sturdy, keeps me and the bike cleaner for longer. They also have relatively long and flexible flaps so I can ‘send it’ (ie cautiously manoeuvre over cross drains on paths) without fear of ripping the guard off.

  • mudhugger

    I have a front and back set unused I’d love to get rid of, as I just bought some PDWs

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