Clip on rear mudguard with back rack

[Boo]

Hi,

I can probably check this the next time I'm in the bike shop, but just thought I'd ask...

I have a back rack on the bike for my panniers:
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/tortec/tour-ultralite-rear-rack-ec006627
And I'm just wondering - is is possible to fit a rear clip-on mudguard to that it fits just under the frame of the rack?
This is the one that I was looking at, but I'm not fussy, and it's obviously dependant on width etc.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/topeak/defender-m2-rear-mudguard-ec008401

Like I say, I can have a look next time I'm in, but thought I'd see if one precludes the other, or whether it's a fairly common combo.

I like the clean look of no mudguards, hence I'd only want to put one on when I really needed it, rather than fitting a (semi) permanent one.

Thanks!

 

[raleighnut]

You might struggle to fit that under the rack. Look at Flinger clip ons or SKS velo 55 cross/mtb clip-ons from Evans
I use Flinger Clipon Guards under a rack on my Tourer/hybrid/ flatbar

 

[fossyant]

Yes it's possible. My lad has a clip on guard under his rack on his school bike - reduces mud splatter on his school uniform.

 

[Kies]

I bought a cheap cheap set from Decathlon and then butchered it to fit the underside of the rack. That way my hybrid only has a guard when the rack is attached

 

[MontyVeda]

same here... butchered and drilled an old plastic mudguard and attached it to the pannier rack with cable ties.

 

[fossyant]

It's called Fettling. We don't butcher things here. Shush !!

 

[Kies]

same here... butchered and drilled an old plastic mudguard and attached it to the pannier rack with cable ties.

A man i can relate to :-)

 

[MontyVeda]

It's called Fettling. We don't butcher things here. Shush !!

I certainly didn't 'fettle' it off the old bike... it was positively butchered off!

 

[Andrew Br]

I've got one of these on my latest bike:- http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/xtreme-mud-jack-race-rear-mudguard/aid:143263

It needed a fair amount of butchering fettling to get it to fit but the bike doesn't have rim brakes and there was no handy hole to put the bolt through.
I used a hacksaw, drill, pliers and a precision hammer to get it to fit.
I'm very pleased with the results; looks and effectiveness.

Pictures:-
P3310230 by Chocolatebike1, on Flickr

P3310229 by Chocolatebike1, on Flickr

P3310228 by Chocolatebike1, on Flickr

P3310227 by Chocolatebike1, on Flickr

P3310232 by Chocolatebike1, on Flickr

P3310231 by Chocolatebike1, on Flickr

In the pictures, the bike doesn't have a rack fitted although it does now and the guard goes underneath it.
I like how easy it is to fit and remove and there's barely a trace of it when it's not in place.
It's not as effective as a full mud-guard but it keeps my back clean.

The piece in front of the wheel is part of a Crud Catcher Road Racer.
The tyres are 28mm.

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