Bike Mudguards
Our range of mudguard sets also covers Netuno and Netuno Pro electric mountain bikes, which will provide your MTB with the highest level of protection. But these bicycle fenders are not included with the package, required to buy separately.
Full-length Mudguards for Mountain Bikes
Mudguards are important to keep riders clean when riding through a bustling street or muddy roads and also help to protect your bicycle and kit from wear. These bicycle fenders are vital in keeping your bike corrosion-free over winter. We equipped the most common mudguards for electric hybrid bikes; Polluno and Polluno Pro come with front and rear mudguards, which are perfect for commuters to stay clean and dry on a rainy day.
Ebike Mudguards - Definition, Uses, and Types
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An ebike mudguard is a bike accessory that covers a bike's tyres to protect the bike and the rider from debris or mud spraying during terrain or winter rides. If you live in places that experience a lot of wet weather, like the UK, you may have noticed an increasing number of electric bikes with mudguards.
Bikers are looking for more ways to better protect themselves against weather conditions that may leave them drenched or stained. Mudguards come in different types, each with design features and installation requirements. It is, therefore, essential to examine your electric bike to determine which mudguard is best for it. Next, we look at the different types of mudguards and their characteristics. We'll also discuss the benefits of using a mudguard and answer other questions to give you a clearer picture of this vital bike accessory.
What are ebike mudguards?
An ebike mudguard is a curved and flexible piece of plastic or metal that latches onto the wheels of the ebike. A mudguard curves outwards from the ebike's frame, acting as a protective barrier.
The purpose of mudguards is to protect the rider from being hit with debris, water, mud, etc. Bikers can install a front mudguard on the front tyres, a back mudguard for the rear wheel, or use both mudguards for extra protection.
Types of ebike mudguards
Mudguards are available in different types, each characterized by how they are attached to the electric bike. Here are three main types of mudguards.
Full-length mudguards
Full-length mudguards provide complete protection of the ebike's tyres. This mudguard is long enough to keep mud, water, and debris from your ebike tyres. Full-length mudguards are typically the standard option for touring ebikes and offer the most reliable protection for an e-bike. Before riders can attach this mudguard to their bike, they'll need to ensure their bike has eyelets. An eyelet is typically found near the wheel's axle on a bike's frame and fork.
Eskute's full-length mudguard is an excellent example of this type of mudguard. This mudguard is compatible with electric bikes, including the Netuno and Netuno Pro models.
Clip-on mudguards
Clip-on mudguards are the best solution if your electric bike lacks mudguard eyelets. These mudguards use a plastic or rubber clip to fasten the mudguard to the tyres.
It's essential to check the clearance of the mudguard before you buy them because many clip-on mudguards are available in one size. Clip-on mudguards are more responsive to tyre widths; if they don't fit properly, they can rattle loudly and be distracting.
Mountain bike mudguards
Mountain bike mudguards don't offer complete coverage of the tyres like full-length or clip-on mudguards. These mudguards typically sit close to the bike's wheels to keep most of the dirt away from the rider's face or back and protect the bike's fork and rear shock from damage. Remember to keep the mudguard clear of the bike's tyre if you ride a full suspension ebike.
Benefits of ebike mudguards
Now that you know what mudguards are and their three types, let's discuss why you need a mudguard for your electric bike.
1. Mudguards shield the ebike
Mudguards protect the ebike's frame, fork, tyres, brakes, etc., from any debris or dirt that may splash on the bike during rides. This piece of equipment will make your electric bike cleaner and easier to maintain. This extra protection will lengthen your electric bike's lifespan and ensure you get the most value from the machine.
2. Mudguards improve riding comfort.
The main reason several bikers install mudguards is to prevent mud and dirt from splashing all over them. Mudguards shield against any gunk, ensuring riders stay dry, clean, and comfortable during rides. Furthermore, mudguards also protect your biking buddies from any stray debris. Your riding companions will undoubtedly thank you for attaching this protective piece of equipment.
3. Mudguards give a unique design.
Mudguards are a trendy and customizable riding accessory that can give your electric bike a unique look, especially since several riders don't use mudguards. You can even be creative with the colours for a more personalized look.
How mudguards affect bike speed?
There has been some controversy around this topic among biking enthusiasts. Some bikers argue that mudguards make them ride slower. However, research on the aerodynamics of simulated bicycles reported that the front section of the mudguard in front of the fork could decrease wind resistance.
In contrast, mudguards behind the fork can add drag. As a result, these two factors cancel out, meaning your electric bike's speed remains unaffected. Moreover, the size of the mudguard doesn't increase or decrease the electric bike's speed.
Do mudguards fit all ebikes?
Not all mudguards will fit your electric bike. For instance, full-length mudguards usually come in different sizes and may be ill-fitting for your bike's tyres. Moreover, full-length mudguards usually require eyelets before they can be installed. So, it's essential to check the bike's frame to see if there are any eyelets or attachment points on it.
Furthermore, because electric bikes have different sizes, we recommend checking your bike's frame clearance and the tyre width and radius. You should find the radius and width of the tyres on the tyre's sides.
A quick check will show you the type of mudguard you'll need. If your electric bike has no attachment points or eyelets, other mudguards, such as mountain bikes or clip-on mudguards, will be effective alternatives. On the other hand, traditional full-length mudguards have tyre width and wheel size requirements, which you should confirm and select.
Conclusion
As you probably already know, mudguards are necessary for your bike, especially if you ride on wet or muddy terrain. These accessories not only protect you from mud or water splashes but also protect the bicycle from damage and make it easier to clean. Before getting a mudguard for your electric bike, ensure enough clearance (i.e., the distance between the bike's frame and tyres) and check if the bike has eyelets/attachment points.
So, if you're tyred of mud or debris staining your clots, mudguards may be just what you need. Contact us if you have any other inquiries!
FAQ
For many riders, mudguards look not cool on the bike; they prefer a simple aesthetic over bicycles.
However, mudguards would improve your riding performance by keeping your clothes dry so that you're comfortable to ride longer as you wish without bothering by wet and muddy road conditions, especially for group riding on rainy days; your companions would be appreciated your mudguards when your tyres stop spray soaking the riders behind.
Bicycle fenders protect you from the splash of your tyres and the muck you ride through, and all these differences mudguards make can make it easy to ignore its superficial shortcomings to ruin your bike's outlook.
No. Full-length mudguards can offer the best protection for bike and rider, but they should be fixed by eyelets or attachment points on your bicycle frame and fork. So you should first check your bike frames; if no eyelets or attachment points are found, you can consider other mudguards like clip-on types or mountain bike mudguards.
Traditional full-length mudguards have requirements on your tyre width and wheel size, and you should confirm and choose the right size. We offer full-length mudguards targeting bicycles with 27.5" wheel size and 2.10" tyre width, compatible with Netuno and Netuno Pro mountain bikes.
It's a pretty controversial topic. Some riders complain that mudguards or fenders would slow them down when riding. But mudguards are banned from racing for an aerodynamic advantage.
Some research on the aerodynamics of simulated bicycles shows that the front section of the fender in front of the fork can reduce wind resistance, while the rear part behind the fork would add some drag. So these two effects would compensate for each other; the overall impact of full-length and small mudguards does not affect the bike's resistance and slow your speed down. Those who have doubts should well mount the mudguards firstly.
Clip-on mudguards are attached under your seat by simple fastenings like rubber bands, Velcro or zip ties. If there are no eyelets or long-reach brake callipers on your bike frame, they're perfect and cheap choices for these bikes.
Clip-on mudguards are easier and quicker to install and remove than a full-length mudguard, so they're popular among winter ride club to avoid being forced to ride at the back of your team. Because no one wants to follow someone without mudguards and get water and mud on the whole face and bike, but they usually don't wrap as much of the wheels and cannot keep much spray off your clothes and bike.