Mountain Bike Mudguards Black Friday: great deals
Starting at €49.95
€37.79
A mountain bike mudguard during Black Friday is chosen based on where it attaches: on the fork arch at the front, under the saddle, or on the frame at the back. Individual parts and complete sets often display crossed-out prices, which Vélo-Store maintains throughout November. Before comparing, check the diameter of your wheels, the width of your tyres, and the model of your fork, then see if the item is sold individually, in pairs, or as a set.
What matters on a mountain bike mudguard
- Diameter and width: a mudguard specifies the wheels it covers, 26, 27.5 or 29 inches, and sometimes wide tyres, like the SKS Blade marked 27.5plus/29. It should extend beyond the tyre without touching it.
- Front attachment: some mudguards screw into the fork arch and only fit one type of fork, while others attach with clips and fit on almost all forks.
- Rear attachment: a model clipped under the saddle can be removed in one motion, while a model fixed to the frame follows the wheel of a full suspension bike better. With a dropper post, ensure it doesn’t interfere with lowering the saddle.
Front, rear or full set
The front protects your face and the fork, while the rear protects your back and the saddle. A full set includes two matching pieces, but check that the rear fits your frame: a set designed for a hardtail doesn’t always follow the wheel of a full suspension bike.
Spotting a real deal on a mudguard
Read the title all the way through before comparing two crossed-out prices: "x2" indicates a lot, "set" or "set" means a front and rear pair, and a single reference often comes in several colours, so compare colour by colour. A discounted set is only worth it if both pieces are useful to you, and a front piece can only be compared to another front piece for the same wheel size. The page also features city, road, and gravel mudguards with brackets; for these bikes, the page for bike mudguards for Black Friday is more straightforward. Measurements to take, cases for electric mountain bikes and full suspensions are detailed year-round on the mountain bike mudguard page.
Mountain bike mudguard brands
RRP, a British specialist in mountain bike mudguards, offers its ProGuard Bolt On V2 in Mini or Standard lengths depending on the desired protection, and the EnduroGuard in several colours.
Polisport, a Portuguese manufacturer, separates its Cross Country Evo into a front for suspended forks in 27.5 and 29 inches and a rear from 26 to 29 inches.
Rockshox designs its mudguards for the arches of its own forks, available in matching colours like Black Neon or Seafoam Green.
SKS, a German manufacturer from Sundern, reserves its Mudrocker for mountain biking, available in front or as a set, and offers the Blade for 29-inch wheels and Plus tyres.
Topeak numbers its mudguards by use: DeFender M1 for 27.5 and 29-inch mountain bikes, and TetraFender sets M1-M2 for mountain bikes, G1-G2 for gravel, and R1-R2 for road.
Other bike protection during the sale
To set a muddy bike down without propping it against a wall, check the stands from Black Friday; for the city, the bells and mirrors. The complete listing is in the bike protections on sale. Outside of the promotion, the clearance sale features discontinued colours, and the new arrivals show the recently arrived mudguards.
Frequently asked questions
Is a front mudguard enough for mountain biking?
It stops most of the mud splashed towards your eyes and mouth, making it the most useful. The rear is added for rides in the rain or winter when your back and shorts get covered in dirt.
How do I know if a mudguard will fit my fork?
Check if the arch of your fork has mounting holes and take note of its brand and model: a screw-on mudguard only fits the forks it was designed for. Otherwise, choose a model with clips or straps.
What rear mudguard for a full suspension mountain bike?
A model fixed to the seat stay or chainstay follows the movement of the wheel. A mudguard under the saddle must remain high enough so that the tyre doesn’t touch it when the suspension compresses.
Do I need a special mudguard for wide tyres?
Yes, beyond the specified width: a mudguard that's too narrow lets mud through the sides or rubs. Models marked as Plus or designed for fat bikes cover these tyres.
Do discounts on mudguards only happen on Friday?
The Black Friday is fixed on the Friday after Thanksgiving, and the promotion focuses around this date. At Vélo-Store, the Black Friday discounts on mudguards run throughout the entire month; check the listing to see if "x2" indicates a front and rear pair or two identical pieces.
