Dangle_kt
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| posted on 15/11/09 at 08:04 PM |
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Rally style mud flaps
Does anyone run long mud flaps off the back of the frtont cycle wings? My rear arches are minging after my first outing today.
The type that just sweep the ground would be good but I'm not sure what's sort of drag it causes and if he cycle wings would last.
Any thoughts?
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iscmatt
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| posted on 15/11/09 at 08:07 PM |
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Yes, i have seen them on sevens before, dont think they effect the cycle wings, i nearly fitted some to mine but decided i didn't like the look
so i sold them on eBay
[Edited on 15/11/09 by iscmatt]
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Humbug
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| posted on 15/11/09 at 08:47 PM |
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I've got them - plastic from Halfords. I cut them to size so there is a couple of inches ground clearance, and they really help keep the sh!te
off the rear wings (and your face if you go through a puddle on tight lock!)
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 15/11/09 at 09:11 PM |
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I run them and they keep the stones and horse sh*t off of you.
I think its the best mod Ive probably made.
It doesnt look out of place as some of the originals had them hanging behind the wheels with the clam shells
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afj
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| posted on 15/11/09 at 10:03 PM |
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like this
 
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 16/11/09 at 07:12 AM |
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I think they are a good idea, especially in the wet.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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MikeR
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| posted on 16/11/09 at 07:29 AM |
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Only issue is if you're reversing - go up something large (obviously in a CEC those weedy bec's can't reverse up a twig) you risk
trapping the mudflap against the wheel and breaking something.
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 16/11/09 at 10:47 AM |
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Thanks all, afj, what material are they, some form of rubber?
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 16/11/09 at 11:09 AM |
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I think some have used "rubber car mat" cut up, This is what I'm going to try as I have some...
Dan
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RK
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| posted on 16/11/09 at 01:10 PM |
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I don't see why you can't use one of those snow sliders (sheets of thick plastic) that are very cheap here in Canada, and cut it up to
suit. They come in different colours too. Just a suggestion for those who can get those, knowing your weather is somewhat different.
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