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Mountain Biking North Wales - The North Wales Online Mountain Bike Community :: General MTB Topics :: Kit & Equipment :: RRP Raceguards. Author Topic: RRP Raceguards. (Read 198 times) Doug MTB God member is offline Joined: Jul 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 504 Location: Wrexham RRP Raceguards. « Thread Started on Oct 6, 2009, 1:13pm » RRP Raceguards Anyone else use them in winter or when it's wet. The amount of rubbish they keep out of your face is amazing but without the vulnerability of a normal mudguard. Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged MTB Techniques | Wiggle | Useful Links robcorney MTB God member is offline Joined: Oct 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 502 Location: Bangor Re: RRP Raceguards. « Reply #1 on Oct 6, 2009, 5:27pm » haha i had mine on up at Moel y Ci today and i was still riding blind most of the way down with the amount of shoite going in my eyes. Normally pretty good though. Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged 'gus Have-a-go Hero member is offline Joined: Sept 2009 Gender: Male Posts: 181 Location: Ffynnongroyw, Holywell Re: RRP Raceguards. « Reply #2 on Oct 14, 2009, 5:35am » Very good, I'd never ride without one again in the winter, stops 99.9% of the crap thrown forward off the front wheel from coming back into your face and upperbody. I did make my own last year from an old lizard skins rear shock cover, just cut off the velsro edges, put four small holes in it at each corner and zip tied it to the fork, worked a treat. I bought a proper one though coz they look better than the homemade route. Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged Dave Weekend Warrior member is offline Joined: Sept 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 306 Location: Conwy Re: RRP Raceguards. « Reply #3 on Oct 14, 2009, 7:05am » Do you get any rubbing where they attach to the forks? They must hold grit etc where they go round, how much abrasion do you get. Anyone gone through the fork paint yet? Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged leonthepro Have-a-go Hero member is offline Yeah, but Big Al says dogs can't look up! Joined: Aug 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 108 Location: Old Colwyn Re: RRP Raceguards. « Reply #4 on Oct 15, 2009, 5:41pm » Dave and I have been talking about these for a while now. So as Dave has asked anybody noticed any wear? Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged 'gus Have-a-go Hero member is offline Joined: Sept 2009 Gender: Male Posts: 181 Location: Ffynnongroyw, Holywell Re: RRP Raceguards. « Reply #5 on Oct 15, 2009, 5:59pm » Never had any wearing on the fork using the homemade version with zip-ties. Too early to say about the RRP version as I've only had it on for 1 month, looks good so far. Never thought of it wearing the paint away, I must keep an eye on that. Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged Doug MTB God member is offline Joined: Jul 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 504 Location: Wrexham Re: RRP Raceguards. « Reply #6 on Oct 15, 2009, 6:50pm » Neither myself or anyone I know whop rides with one has had any wearing issues. Once fitted they don't move against the fork. Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged MTB Techniques | Wiggle | Useful Links willwild Have-a-go Hero member is offline Joined: Nov 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 184 Re: RRP Raceguards. « Reply #7 on Oct 22, 2009, 12:00pm » Oct 14, 2009, 7:05am, Dave wrote: Do you get any rubbing where they attach to the forks? They must hold grit etc where they go round, how much abrasion do you get. Anyone gone through the fork paint yet? I havn't had any problems yet, they have more reduced the wear on my fork paint than increased, as i use the straps to hold a pesky rubbing cable Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged leonthepro Have-a-go Hero member is offline Yeah, but Big Al says dogs can't look up! Joined: Aug 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 108 Location: Old Colwyn Re: RRP Raceguards. « Reply #8 on Oct 23, 2009, 7:43pm » took the plunge and have bought one. First ride with it last week but not wet enough to notice any difference to normal. It's normal wanting wet weather to ride in to test some kit out. Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged andyj Rookie member is offline Stumpy Elite 2009 + DT Swiss 5.1's and hope pro2's Joined: Nov 2009 Gender: Male Posts: 72 Location: Connah's Quay Re: RRP Raceguards. « Reply #9 on Nov 8, 2009, 5:01pm » i have one of these too and it's made a huge difference,iam very impressed « Last Edit: Nov 8, 2009, 5:13pm by andyj » Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged Oggy Administrator member is offline Joined: Apr 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 2,503 Location: Llandudno, North Wales Re: RRP Raceguards. « Reply #10 on Nov 8, 2009, 5:08pm » I used one for the first time today, went for a blast around the marin and was very impressed with it, okay it didnt stop everything, especially when charging through the big puddles that were there today but i wasnt expecting it to do that. I rode the beast yesterday without one and from using it today I can say they really come in to there own when flying down wet fire roads, yesterday i couldn't see a thing and was having to squint my eyes that much they were almost closed, today i didn't need to close my eyes at all. The RRP Raceguard gets my vote, chainreaction have a few different designs as well, i managed to get one with orange writing to match my bike, how Gay « Last Edit: Nov 8, 2009, 5:14pm by Oggy » Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged You wont catch me now i have a VP Free kingcraig MTB God MBNW'S Resident Gay member is offline live hard, ride harder Joined: Apr 2009 Gender: Male Posts: 586 Location: abergele Re: RRP Raceguards. « Reply #11 on Nov 8, 2009, 8:18pm » think i need to invest in one Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged rallybiker Have-a-go Hero member is offline Joined: Jun 2009 Gender: Male Posts: 191 Location: Ynys Mon Re: RRP Raceguards. « Reply #12 on Nov 8, 2009, 8:38pm » And me too Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged gar MTB God member is offline Joined: Jul 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 592 Location: llanrug. Re: RRP Raceguards. « Reply #13 on Nov 8, 2009, 8:39pm » and me : ) Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged Arnie MTB God member is offline Joined: Sept 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 881 Location: saddle / barstool Re: RRP Raceguards. « Reply #14 on Nov 8, 2009, 8:50pm » It's a great, simple product and well worth the money in my opinion. Agree with the comments that it doesn't stop crap and water flying into your face 100% of the time, but it's pretty damn good all the same. I haven't experienced any paint-wearing issues with it. It goes on/comes off in seconds, weighs virtually nothing and fits in the smallest of pockets. I wouldn't be without one again, specially with the amount of crud Minions flick up! Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged mikebike Have-a-go Hero member is offline Joined: Oct 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 223 Location: Middlewich Re: RRP Raceguards. « Reply #15 on Nov 8, 2009, 8:55pm » They do keep most of the crap out of your eyes, the only issue I have is forgetting to put to it on before a wet ride, and the first time you remember is when you getcrap in your eye Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged Forum Jump--------------------» Home--------------------» The Do's, Dont's And Getting Started--------------------- Welcome To The MBNW Forum, Please Read Me- The Red Tape, Uploading Photos & Using The Forum--------------------» Welcome To The Mountain Biking North Wales Forum--------------------- New Member Welcome & Introductions--------------------» Member's Bikes & Bling--------------------- The Show Room--------------------» Member's Rides----------------------------------------» MTB Rides--------------------- MBNW Forum Rides --- 2008 Forum Rides Archive- Plan Your Rides & Invite Others.- Rides- Trail Talk- Racing & Competitions--------------------» General MTB Topics--------------------- General Chat- The Gallery- Kit & Equipment- The Pit Stop- Health & Fitness- War Wounds--------------------» Web Links--------------------- Chain Links --- Bike Manufacturer Links--------------------» Off Topic & Suggestions--------------------- The Lounge- Website / Forum Questions & Suggestions--------------------» MTB Holidays--------------------- MTB Holidays Abroad- MTB Holidays In The UK--------------------» Member's Classified Ads--------------------- Items For Sale- Items Wanted

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