eMTB Options For 2024

[RandallS]

Voila

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[FlatSix911]

I like that setup too, but one thing the zip tied flap guards do better, is they reduce or stop the splatter on the fork seals.
In our wintery areas, where they use various things like grit, salt and other crap on the roads.
Keeping that crap off my fork seals matters to me, but then again, I may be over reacting.

Good point about the hydraulic seals... you could use both types for a full belt and suspenders solution.

 

[FlatSix911]

I wish SKS would explain how the fender attaches. Like a diagram.
I gather there is a cone that goes up into the fork from the bottom. Yes? Dos the fender wiggle around much?

The video shows the plug expander installation in the fork... it provides a secure mount for the fender with no bounce.
I like to use the quick-release button to remove the fender in the summer months and retain the fork plug year-round.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

@RandallS: Thank you for your advice related to mudguards. I have ordered these fenders:

I trust they will work on my Trance if they work for your Fathom. (The S-Guard is mounted under the saddle, so it takes the dropper and rack from the equation).

Now: A kickstand good for e-MTB? Anyone?

 

[BillH]

@RandallS: Thank you for your advice related to mudguards. I have ordered these fenders:
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I trust they will work on my Trance if they work for your Fathom. (The S-Guard is mounted under the saddle, so it takes the dropper and rack from the equation).

Now: A kickstand good for e-MTB? Anyone?

I meant to reply the other day to suggest fenders from rapid racer products as they have a front fender, which I use, that actually bolts onto your suspension fork. They have excellent choices in rear fenders also.

Take a look at what they have in case you have a change in heart in what you purchased already.
you already

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Bill, I chose the SKS as I live in Europe and it is easy to buy German ware here. Thank you anyway!

 

[reed scott]

I meant to reply the other day to suggest fenders from rapid racer products as they have a front fender, which I use, that actually bolts onto your suspension fork. They have excellent choices in rear fenders also.

Take a look at what they have in case you have a change in heart in what you purchased already.
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Bill, Do you have a link to those? Thanks.

 

[BillH]

Bill, Do you have a link to those? Thanks.

Rapidracerproducts.com

 

[bob armani]

I just have one of these on the front. Super simple.

FLAP GUARD BLACK - SKS GERMANY

Lightweight mudguard for the front or rear wheel Small but effective: the super lightweight FLAP GUARD mudguard offers amazingly effective splash protection. In addition, the small fender ensures that the […]

www.sks-germany.com

I purchased these before my eMTB arrived home so they were ready to mount. They do the job and have a minimalist look to them. I do like most of the company products also.

 

[BillH]

Took a picture of the large size Rapid Racer on my bike. It bolts to the Fork bridge.

 

[FlatSix911]

A few useful maintenance tips.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Took a picture of the large size Rapid Racer on my bike. It bolts to the Fork bridge.

The fork crown to tyre clearance in my e-MTB is just 12 mm (less than half inch). I guess only thin SKS Blade would fit here.

 

[BillH]

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The fork crown to tyre clearance in my e-MTB is just 12 mm (less than half inch). I guess only thin SKS Blade would fit here.

Interesting. That is pretty tight tolerance. I doubt my fender is much thicker than the SKS Blade btw.

 

[Browneye]

MuckyNutz FTW.
I dunno...we just don't have enough wet to even look at it.

Posted this on the other thread...but apropos here too...

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Thank you for your advice, @RandallS!

SKS Flap Guard & S-Guard.

 

[Lightning 123]

It seems to me that it would work better if it was lower.

 

[RandallS]

@Stefan Mikes I am sure the front one will meet your expectations, but I'm on the fence in regards to the seat mounted one. Looking forward to a usage report.

 

[Lightning 123]

Fair enough, I see that it could protect everything above the seat but I think that it will act like a funnel below that.

 

[BillH]

Thank you for your advice, @RandallS!

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SKS Flap Guard & S-Guard.

I can see the front fender keeping stuff from hitting your face, and that’s about it, but that rear fender attached to your seat me thinks will greatly disappoint your expectations.

 

[Lightning 123]

I'd say it would work better if you lowered it.