Rear Mudguard

[ootini]

My £1 rear mudguard from PoundStretcher lasted about 6 rides before it snapped itself to bits! So i'm in the market for a new rear guard, I'd like something with a nice low profile to reduce the chance of hitting my seatpack. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks

[ScotRoutes]

I don't bother with a mudguard when using a seatpack.

[Bearbonesnorm]

Colin beat me to it ... my seatpack is my mudguard

[ootini]

Ahh OK. Thing is, I'm using an AlpKit Airlok tapered bag, as opposed to a "proper" seatpack, so figure protecting it from mud and cack would prolong it's life.

[whitestone]

So long as it's not rubbing against anything then it's just surface dirt so not really going to destroy it.

[HaYWiRe]

The supports that hold up my alpkit tapered have a panel of cheap nylon tarp, that keeps most of the rough grit off the bag, hopefully prolonging its life, you could try something similar strapped to bottom of your bag using a groundsheet, bit of CCF, ect


Its not perfect but it takes the edge off

Ofcourse a 'proper' seatbag might last longer, it is ofcourse more expensive

[rudedog]

I use the topeak defender M2 as you can adjust it to what ever height from the wheel you want, perfect for use with a seatpack (and dropper post when not bike packing). It also has a quick release fitting so its really easy to take on and off.

I found that Seatpacks on their own don't stop all the mud/water from hitting your back .

[Yorlin]

You can always reinforce the alpkit drybaggy thing with some strategic duct tape? Will add entire grammes to your set up though!

Can you skoosh on the waterproofing spray you use on jackets? I wouldn't try it though until someone here says it's fine...

Anyway it's summer now. No mud till the end of september.

[fatbikephil]

Nothing worse that spraying mud into your shorts so I'm with you on the mudguard front. Unless you have your seatpack rammed, it aint long enough to keep the mud at bay plus getting gritty mud in amongst the fastenings and all over your dry bag is a pia.

Crud 29er race guards work well but the mudhugger is the best by a country mile and even looks good. Also recommend a Mucky nutz down tube fender - weighs feck all and keeps it out yer face.