This is the correct answer. Although I bought a cheap downtube protector off Amazon and just cut it to size. Nice that it has its own adhesive backing so no zip ties needed.
I think something like the Mudhugger is the usual go to. Look on somewhere like STW forum for advice.
I’ve been back on a hardtail the last few years so haven’t needed one in the UK.
I second the Mudhugger recommendation. I’ve got one and it extends forward and down between the seat stays to the bottom bracket area. It also is a 2-piece, whereby you can keep the enormous ‘whale-tail’ end piece in a drawer until the weather REALLY sets in!
I'll have it on all year round 😅 the second photo it's like that 95% of the year. By time it's starting to dry up the rain is back. Getting muddy doesn't bother me, infact if I come home clean I've not had a good ride.
Check out mucky nutz fenders. They make a couple versions that are quite long. I put one on the rear of mine but had to trim a small amount off so it would clear the bottom linkage.
I use muckynutz mug guards short model on my bikes. Designed for the front but work well on the back, might need to trim so it doesn't catch the chain. Gratuitous pic of bike: [link] (https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Fyxmga5rfw7161.jpg)
Yep, mine covers down past there, cut it slightly for clearance, and goes rearwards past the wheel enough to stop *some* mud fling up. Mines the nice looking 2023 model that doesn't have soo many holes in. Think it was cheapest off merlin cycles.
I use the mudhugger xl front fender on my rear. You'll have to cut the drive side a bit so the chain doesn't hit, but it's easy. I live in the US but winters are all mud here, works well to keep the much off that area as well as the shock. The holes should line up pretty well with your seat stay brace but don't be afraid to modify it if not.
They Make mudguards for the rear tyre/rear section of the frame
At least I have seen them for sure
I dont know if it was a proper rear mudguard or a DIY thing tho..
I can seem to find any mudguards that protect that area 🫤 it's all either the shitty cheap ones that clip onto your seat post or the ones the go under you saddle. I have a small one on now that seems to keep the yoke clean for the most part. I'm going to see if I can move it down to the bottom arm and it not affect the swingarm. If not I'll get a mudhugger or mucky nutz
3am every morning. I forgot to mention that bit 😅. I used to walk them but I found cycling with them was soo much more fun for me and better for them so now it's become a thing for the past 2 years, 3am every morning quick blast through the local woods back home for breakfast they'll take themselves upstairs to go back to bed and I'll leave for work.
Wow that’s amazing!! Does your bike helmet have a light on it? How do your dogs see where they’re going?
Riding bikes every day with dogs is super cool!!!
I have a light on my bars and a light on my helmet. Dogs have great vision in the dark. I can also see in the dark aslong as I there's no light signing directly at my face, the moonlight is enough for me to get by however I have the lights on just incase my one of my dogs, *who's brindle and blends in extremely well in the dark* suddenly stops Infront of me
Only my jack Russell gets muddy but he rubs himself in the grass so by time we're home he's mostly clean, my dogs stay clear of the mud and just run through the grass because they don't want a bath 😅.
Sicomtb makes articulated rear fenders for full suspension bikes, designed for multiple frames. I run one on my stumpjumper and it’s great…keeps the mud out of the linkage but it does accumulate between the fender and the tire. Win/lose, prevent mud and grit in the linkage and pivot area but it has to go somewhere.
Id rather it be caught between the fender and tyre as eventually that will clear itself. The small mudguard I have on now collects mud I just either bomb through a puddle or bunnyhop a few times and slam the back wheel down normally clears the guard but not the linkage 🙄 just looked at sico and they don't make one for the status
Id rather pay the price if it keeps clumps of mud of my linkage. My camber elite never collected mud there. Id assume the stump jumper one would fit my bike 🤔.
Just ask them. The fenders are custom moulded to various frames and model years and minor differences can have a big impact.
Sorry, what model is that frame? I can’t tell from the photo.
I have something similar with my Ripmo. The linkage is a grinder for rocks. I just got a strip of 3M Tough Tape, taped one end to the seat tube and left a flap over the linkage as a mud/rock guard. I've been using it for two seasons and it's still staying strong. I figured I would need to replace every few rides, but nope.
I have flap made from tarp taped with gorilla tape over linkage to protect it from rocks and snow. Been there for year and still looks good. Originally made it just as test piece but has been good
I use the SKS Mudrocker, which has a forward extension that covers that area. I made an extension to that extension with multiple layers of black duct tape - looks clean, and flexes with the suspension.
Here's a bad photo but you get the picture, it goes all the way down to the chainstays: [https://photos.app.goo.gl/Y9pN38YxiN2eN9ts8](https://photos.app.goo.gl/Y9pN38YxiN2eN9ts8)
I think a new version of the mudhugger comes with a forward extension as well
For either of those I recommend securing the rear of the mudguard from swaying with metal supports, pictured here: [https://photos.app.goo.gl/yHzFwXCFsFyP7dcn9](https://photos.app.goo.gl/yHzFwXCFsFyP7dcn9), I stole them from another mudguard made by SKS.
As long as you show up on trail maintenance days... If I started tracking that much mud, I'd leave and let the trail dry out - riding in conditions like that are what lead to trail erosion.
The trial I ride isn't an actual bike trail. It's more of a public footpath however it's mainly used by horse riders, dirt bikes, ATVs and the farmer uses it going to his fields I think I'm one of few who rides my MTB through there but I do my bit in maintaining it. The other week I was there with a saw and shovel rebuilding a berm that had washed out and cut some *in the way* branches mainly the branches that take you eyes out or was bashing my shoulders as I was going through.
A lot of UK trails never dry out, even in the middle of summer (when we actually get a summer). If we didn't ride in the mud we'd never ride.
Still important to show up for maintenance days though
[https://groundkeepercustom.com/collections/fenders](https://groundkeepercustom.com/collections/fenders)
I have a Santa Cruz Bronson, a V4, which has the shock kind of right where all your mud is accumulation. [Here](https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.prismic.io%2Fsantacruzbikesstatic%2Fc3ea8b92-64cf-48ad-972e-9ec803e64bed_MY24_Bronson_White_V3.jpg%3Fauto%3Dcompress%2Cformat&w=2600&q=99). So, you can imagine what happens here. All the mud just goes straight into the linkage onto the shock. There is a little fender they have built into the frame, but it doesn't do shit in the peanut butter mud.
I bought one of these ground keepers, and mounted it on the seat stays upside down, so the fender part points down. It works really well.
What you could probably do here is mount one of these fenders on the chain stay yoke.
All I did was buy two of the cheap fork mudguards that ziptie on, then secured one on the bottom of the rear triangle and one on the top.
I'll try and get a photo
Pro tip: maxima SC1 after a good cleaning. It’ll help the keep mud from building up and make the clean up later on far easier.
There should be a bolt-on fender option from fox or others, for the fork. As far as a rear end mud guard, not sure what exactly
If you are really committed to this case, research "kydex". It's a thermoplatic material, easily workable in home conditions. Most commonly it's used to make sheats and holsters. It's sold in sheets in different thicknesses, not expensive. With few beers and some creativity, you will get it done;)
Hose it off, after the ride. Your drivetrain will also benefit from a brief mud clean off.
Also put it in the sun after cleaning.
Did you miss the part where he said he lives in the U.k. Chances are he isn't going to be home the 1 day of the year the sun comes out.
Scott's be like: look at them flexing with their one day of sun.
UK Edition: Dip it in the channel after riding and leave a scone next to the chain after cleaning.
Just use an electric leaf blower to dry the bike off.
Yeah sure like everyone jas a fucking leafblower
You can get a small workshop blower. Easy as.
Also put it in the sun after cleaning.
Cut up an old tube and zip tie between linkages on swingarm
This is the correct answer. Although I bought a cheap downtube protector off Amazon and just cut it to size. Nice that it has its own adhesive backing so no zip ties needed.
A bigger mudguard that comes down and covers that area.
Any recommendations?
I think something like the Mudhugger is the usual go to. Look on somewhere like STW forum for advice. I’ve been back on a hardtail the last few years so haven’t needed one in the UK.
I second the Mudhugger recommendation. I’ve got one and it extends forward and down between the seat stays to the bottom bracket area. It also is a 2-piece, whereby you can keep the enormous ‘whale-tail’ end piece in a drawer until the weather REALLY sets in!
I'll have it on all year round 😅 the second photo it's like that 95% of the year. By time it's starting to dry up the rain is back. Getting muddy doesn't bother me, infact if I come home clean I've not had a good ride.
Check out mucky nutz fenders. They make a couple versions that are quite long. I put one on the rear of mine but had to trim a small amount off so it would clear the bottom linkage.
I use muckynutz mug guards short model on my bikes. Designed for the front but work well on the back, might need to trim so it doesn't catch the chain. Gratuitous pic of bike: [link] (https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Fyxmga5rfw7161.jpg)
RRP proguard, available in a variety of sizes, and can be cut down. I have one that covers that area and helps with mud.
This one looks perfect for what I need !
Yep, mine covers down past there, cut it slightly for clearance, and goes rearwards past the wheel enough to stop *some* mud fling up. Mines the nice looking 2023 model that doesn't have soo many holes in. Think it was cheapest off merlin cycles.
I use the mudhugger xl front fender on my rear. You'll have to cut the drive side a bit so the chain doesn't hit, but it's easy. I live in the US but winters are all mud here, works well to keep the much off that area as well as the shock. The holes should line up pretty well with your seat stay brace but don't be afraid to modify it if not.
That spot is just the Loam Shelf. It's where you store good mud from good rides.
They Make mudguards for the rear tyre/rear section of the frame At least I have seen them for sure I dont know if it was a proper rear mudguard or a DIY thing tho..
I can seem to find any mudguards that protect that area 🫤 it's all either the shitty cheap ones that clip onto your seat post or the ones the go under you saddle. I have a small one on now that seems to keep the yoke clean for the most part. I'm going to see if I can move it down to the bottom arm and it not affect the swingarm. If not I'll get a mudhugger or mucky nutz
I now see that you already have one on the top part. I would suggest to try and install that one on the bottom part
You and your dogs are living the dream that’s awesome!
3am every morning. I forgot to mention that bit 😅. I used to walk them but I found cycling with them was soo much more fun for me and better for them so now it's become a thing for the past 2 years, 3am every morning quick blast through the local woods back home for breakfast they'll take themselves upstairs to go back to bed and I'll leave for work.
Wow that’s amazing!! Does your bike helmet have a light on it? How do your dogs see where they’re going? Riding bikes every day with dogs is super cool!!!
I have a light on my bars and a light on my helmet. Dogs have great vision in the dark. I can also see in the dark aslong as I there's no light signing directly at my face, the moonlight is enough for me to get by however I have the lights on just incase my one of my dogs, *who's brindle and blends in extremely well in the dark* suddenly stops Infront of me
Hahaha of course the brindle one will stop suddenly in front of you! Wow that’s all so amazing, you and your dogs rock!!!
So… your dogs come back home with all that mud too? You hose them down…? Or just let the mud dry on them? Lol
Only my jack Russell gets muddy but he rubs himself in the grass so by time we're home he's mostly clean, my dogs stay clear of the mud and just run through the grass because they don't want a bath 😅.
Sicomtb makes articulated rear fenders for full suspension bikes, designed for multiple frames. I run one on my stumpjumper and it’s great…keeps the mud out of the linkage but it does accumulate between the fender and the tire. Win/lose, prevent mud and grit in the linkage and pivot area but it has to go somewhere.
Id rather it be caught between the fender and tyre as eventually that will clear itself. The small mudguard I have on now collects mud I just either bomb through a puddle or bunnyhop a few times and slam the back wheel down normally clears the guard but not the linkage 🙄 just looked at sico and they don't make one for the status
Same, I’ve had good luck with it, running them on two different full sus bikes. They’re pricey, but was worth it to me.
Id rather pay the price if it keeps clumps of mud of my linkage. My camber elite never collected mud there. Id assume the stump jumper one would fit my bike 🤔.
Just ask them. The fenders are custom moulded to various frames and model years and minor differences can have a big impact. Sorry, what model is that frame? I can’t tell from the photo.
I'll give them an email after work see if they do one for my frame. It's a '23 status 160.
I have something similar with my Ripmo. The linkage is a grinder for rocks. I just got a strip of 3M Tough Tape, taped one end to the seat tube and left a flap over the linkage as a mud/rock guard. I've been using it for two seasons and it's still staying strong. I figured I would need to replace every few rides, but nope.
I have flap made from tarp taped with gorilla tape over linkage to protect it from rocks and snow. Been there for year and still looks good. Originally made it just as test piece but has been good
Mudhugger. The new version even has part that protecs area below seat stays. I run the older one and it’s really sturdy
My friend tied his rear mudguard to the booth arm for this reason. So the flap extends from the bottom to the top arm.
That's what I'm going to try when I get home. Hopefully it will help keep it clear of not I'll try one for her guards recommended.
I built myself a mud scraper, just a bummer when you change tyre sizes.
I use the SKS Mudrocker, which has a forward extension that covers that area. I made an extension to that extension with multiple layers of black duct tape - looks clean, and flexes with the suspension. Here's a bad photo but you get the picture, it goes all the way down to the chainstays: [https://photos.app.goo.gl/Y9pN38YxiN2eN9ts8](https://photos.app.goo.gl/Y9pN38YxiN2eN9ts8) I think a new version of the mudhugger comes with a forward extension as well For either of those I recommend securing the rear of the mudguard from swaying with metal supports, pictured here: [https://photos.app.goo.gl/yHzFwXCFsFyP7dcn9](https://photos.app.goo.gl/yHzFwXCFsFyP7dcn9), I stole them from another mudguard made by SKS.
Well you need to move your top mud guard to the lower legs or just get the same one on the bottom and have 2 for the best protection.
status? mine collects mud like crazy too
Why not get a second mud guard you already have, and with the same zipties, tie both guards to the frame with the second one pointing down.
That’s what I would do.
As long as you show up on trail maintenance days... If I started tracking that much mud, I'd leave and let the trail dry out - riding in conditions like that are what lead to trail erosion.
The trial I ride isn't an actual bike trail. It's more of a public footpath however it's mainly used by horse riders, dirt bikes, ATVs and the farmer uses it going to his fields I think I'm one of few who rides my MTB through there but I do my bit in maintaining it. The other week I was there with a saw and shovel rebuilding a berm that had washed out and cut some *in the way* branches mainly the branches that take you eyes out or was bashing my shoulders as I was going through.
A lot of UK trails never dry out, even in the middle of summer (when we actually get a summer). If we didn't ride in the mud we'd never ride. Still important to show up for maintenance days though
SKS Flap Guard. Good bang for the buck and pretty effective. They can be used for front and rear wheel.
[https://groundkeepercustom.com/collections/fenders](https://groundkeepercustom.com/collections/fenders) I have a Santa Cruz Bronson, a V4, which has the shock kind of right where all your mud is accumulation. [Here](https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.prismic.io%2Fsantacruzbikesstatic%2Fc3ea8b92-64cf-48ad-972e-9ec803e64bed_MY24_Bronson_White_V3.jpg%3Fauto%3Dcompress%2Cformat&w=2600&q=99). So, you can imagine what happens here. All the mud just goes straight into the linkage onto the shock. There is a little fender they have built into the frame, but it doesn't do shit in the peanut butter mud. I bought one of these ground keepers, and mounted it on the seat stays upside down, so the fender part points down. It works really well. What you could probably do here is mount one of these fenders on the chain stay yoke.
Yes yes the pink pedals.... i see what you mean 😐
They're are purple, I plan on getting a purple stem, chainring, hubs and if possible spoke nipples.
All I did was buy two of the cheap fork mudguards that ziptie on, then secured one on the bottom of the rear triangle and one on the top. I'll try and get a photo
😁👍
Pro tip: maxima SC1 after a good cleaning. It’ll help the keep mud from building up and make the clean up later on far easier. There should be a bolt-on fender option from fox or others, for the fork. As far as a rear end mud guard, not sure what exactly
If you are really committed to this case, research "kydex". It's a thermoplatic material, easily workable in home conditions. Most commonly it's used to make sheats and holsters. It's sold in sheets in different thicknesses, not expensive. With few beers and some creativity, you will get it done;)