Mud Flaps

[Steve Brown]

Not very techy I know, but seen a few sevens with "mud flaps" on the cycle wings to prevent splatter. Any preference as to material to use, or template for shape. Also what method of attachment - sykaflex?

[Jason Plato]

You can now get flexible "carbon fi' " for flaps from Demon Tweeks

 

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[BruceW]

I bought some Halfords cheapo black rubber mudflaps, trimmed them somewhat and then attached with a good wodge of sikaflex. They look fine and have lasted 18/12 without a problem. I live up a very muddy lane and the extra 15cm at the bottom of the cycle wings really helps reduce debris

 

Bruce

[Miles Taylor]

Anyone got any pics? Sikaflex ? Just a particular type of glue in silicon sealant type tube?

 

Milo

[Slomove]

I used thick stiff (glass fiber reinforced) rubber flaps from the local auto store (just had to grind off an ugly "Ford" logo). They go almost down to the tarmac with 1/2" clearance. Maybe I should have tried glueing but used pop 2 rivets each with large washers on the rubber side to attach. I don't have a mud problem here but it really helps to reduce the gravel and dirt shower. Picture here (flap is a little hard to see):

http://home.earthlink.net/~slomove/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/mirrorlid2.jpg

 

Gert