I appreciate Carerra are a budget bike, but got my 12yr old son a Hellcat for christmas.
Wondering what people's opinions are on mudguard vs no mudguard? Is he likely to hate the mudguard? Thanks
by grumpytoonarmy
I appreciate Carerra are a budget bike, but got my 12yr old son a Hellcat for christmas.
Wondering what people's opinions are on mudguard vs no mudguard? Is he likely to hate the mudguard? Thanks
by grumpytoonarmy
8 Comments
Get rid of it. Looks awful. A small one on front wheel is acceptable
I think a front mudguard is always a good idea to keep spray out of your face. You can probably find some cool color and design options too. Rear mudguards are good for commuting in the wet so you keep your nice clothes from getting dirty but not practical (they bounce around and are more of a liability) and generally not “cool” for actual mountain biking involving jumps or rough terrain.
The mud guard is to keep dirt and mud off of the stanchion. Keeping that area clean prevents dirt getting sucked into the lowers. They don’t really keep the bike or rider clean. But it’s a mountain bike they get dirty. The mud guards come in fun colors and prints.
Remove the kick stand that is just asking to get caught up on a root, rock or log
whats a Mud Guard
I have this exact bike.
Personally remove the kickstand. Especially if hes planning on taking it into the woods or down the trails.
Mudguards are not cool but I have them on my bike just because my back gets caked in dirt and spray when its slightly wet. Still get muddy feet and legs tho
I say keep it. The rear mudguard will keep his back clean from dirt and water, and front will keep him from eating dirt/grit every time he rides through a puddle. But the rear mudguard needs more clearance so I’d angle it up a bit more and shift it as high as it goes on the seat post
Not.
You want your son to ride the bike and not have the piss ripped out of him by his mates for a dorky looking bike?
Give him the option of the mudguard (he’ll say no) and give him the option again when he gets a wet backside. (He’ll still say no).
Get a small one for the front.
Remove the kickstand too.
These ones that are a piece of flat plastic you bend and zip tie on are shockingly good. They are often swag at MTB events or your LBS might have one with their logo. Or get a black one and put your own stickers on it if you want.
Amazon link
https://a.co/d/guJ3ffi