Giant Defy 1 mudguards

[Kevoffthetee]

Does anyone have mudguards fitted to their defy, other than the Giant own brand versions as they look a bit naff?

If yes could you post an image, thanks, kev

 

[vickster]

Giant's own are by far the best option. I had Cruds on my Avail, they were crap. Nothing else would fit apart from those

 

[mrbikerboy73]

I've got Crud Roadracer Mk2 which I've fitted and removed from my Defy several times. They keep me dry and don't rattle so I'm pleased with them. Well, the front one rattles a bit on really rough roads sometimes. A bit fiddly to fit 1st time round but once they were on there, I had no problems.

 

[vickster]

Mine didn't rattle but they constantly rubbed

 

[Cuchilo]

I find the large down tube takes care of the front wheel so just use an ass saver or an MTB crud guard that clips to the seat post for the rear as and when I need them .

 

[MikeW-71]

I use Cruds on mine. Not fitted at the moment, but I think towards the end of next month they'll go on again.

 

[Cuchilo]

and this morning calls for a mudguard so I very kindly took a picture for you

Takes seconds to fit and remove and a small off cut of inner tube stops the clamp scratching the seat post .

 

[Deleted member 22722]

Just be aware that if anyone is planning on purchasing the Giant Defy mudguards they may not fit if you have changed your brake calipers. I changed my calipers to a pair of Shimano Ultegra ones and I found out the hard way that the Giant mudguards won't fit.

Unfortunately I can't return these these for a refund because the Dremel came out whilst I was frustratingly having a 'these will fit' moment. Got the bikeshop to fit some SKS Raceblades in the end and these work well.