ProGuard Rear - Cable Tie
The ProGuard is our amazing new range of FRONT and REAR mudguards for disc brake mountain bikes offering unmatched protection from mud and spray, it’s perfect for Trail, Enduro or Downhill racers and essential for the weekend warrior looking for the very best protection. The ProGuard REAR comes in 2 sizes: MINI and STANDARD and is made from super high impact recyclable polypropylene, the finish is matte black with gloss highlights for the logo’s and centreline.
MINI
The primary function of the MINI is to protect your shock, linkages, and bearings from getting hammered at high velocity from mud and spray off the back wheel, it is NOT designed to protect the rider. There are multiple fitting configurations via snap-off holes and wide holes on the arms that allow for angle adjustment for various seatstay configurations.
EXTENDER
The EXTENDER is designed to be added to the MINI above to extend the front to push the mud and spray down through the lower chainstay yoke, this will further protect your lower linkage bearings from getting hammered at high velocity from mud and spray off the back wheel. Alternatively you can just use the STANDARD which does the same all in one product. The EXTENDER has had the thickness reduced to allow the user to cut and trim with a pair of sharp scissors to better fit their bike design with multiple fitting configurations via push-through holes.
STANDARD
The STANDARD does everything the MINI does but more, the rear of the STD mudguard is 83mm longer than the MINI to offer a little bit more protection to the seatpost area, and the front is 136mm longer to further protects your lower linkage bearings from getting hammered at high velocity from mud and spray off the back wheel (this mudguard is NOT designed to protect the rider). The front of the mudguard has had the thickness reduced to allow the user to cut and trim with a pair of sharp scissors to better fit their bike design. There are multiple fitting configurations via push- through holes and wide holes on the arms that allow for angle adjustment for various seatstay configurations.
Available in 3 sizes
- MINI:
325mm long 67g (without cable ties)
- STD:
545mm long 100g (without cable ties)
- EXTENDER:
260mm long 24g (without cable ties)
MAIN DISTRIBUTORS
- UK
- EXTRA UK
- FRANCE
- TRIBE SPORT GROUP
- NORWAY
- DELER AS
- REST OF EU
- NOW COMPANY
- USA AND CANADA
- RECIPROCATORS
(check out our full list of distributors on the distributor tab at the top of the page)
Check out the RRP Dream Build featuring our ProGuard Bolt On mudguards with custom decals HERE
The ProGuard range of mudguards have a matte textured finish with gloss highlights on the logos and centre strip. The underside features a smooth lightly polished finish for better mud flow.
Our special polypropylene mix has been specifically blended for super high impact resistance and cold weather performance:
- COLD WEATHER STRENGTH
- HIGH IMPACTS
- HIGH FLEXIBILITY
- HIGH DURABILITY
CLEANING
We have tested the following chemicals to use on our ProGuards to keep them looking great and shedding mud:
- SILICONE
- Muc-Off silicon shine
- GT85 Silicone shine
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To remove some of the gloss for a more matte finish you can use GT85 lubricant with PTFE
Note: Use non-caustic bike cleaners/sprays on the ProGuard mudguards
REMEMBER – ADD ANY STICKERS BEFORE YOU USE ANY OF THE ABOVE CHEMICALS ON THE MUDGUARD OR THEY WILL NOT STICK
The ProGuard Rear MINI & STD mudguards are designed to help protect your shock, linkages and bearings from getting hammered at high velocity from your back wheel, they’re not designed to protect the rider.
DIMENSIONS / WEIGHTS
- MINI:
- 325mm long / 67g (without cable ties)
- STD:
- 545mm long / 100g (without cable ties)
- EXTENDER:
- 260mm long / 24g (without cable ties)
COMPATIBLE WITH
- WHEELS:
- 26” 27.5” 29”
- TYRES:
- up to a 3” tyre
COLOURED STICKERS AVAILABLE (SOLD SEPARATELY)
WHITE, CYAN, YELLOW, ORANGE, RED, MAGENTA, GREEN, TURQUIOSE, NEON GREEN, BLUE, PURPLE
STICKER RECESS
The recess down the centre is a nice easy reference to apply our coloured stickers to, but it has a more important job, this recess prevents the sticker having to sit proud on the surface of the guard making it vulnerable to durability and jet wash issues. The supertack adhesive used on our stickers is strong, although it is fair to say that no sticker is able to withstand a sustained attack from a powerful jet wash
MATERIAL
We decided to make our mudguard material slightly thicker than some offerings which together with our special polypropylene mix gives great flexibility, durability and strength
CABLE TIES
Cable ties and instructions are provided with each mudguard
Our ProGuard Rear - Cable Tie is designed, manufactured, and packed in the United Kingdom
Fitting the ProGuard Rear - Cable Tie
Rear mudguard
Slide the guard into position WITH THE WHEEL IN PLACE, you may need to squeeze the sides of the guard as you do so to get it through the sear stays
Hold the guard in position making sure it tracks the tyre (equal gap both ends)
You can now see which holes you will need for the most secure fit to the rear
Important - If you have a brace between the seatstays - you must attach at least one cable tie to it if you don't have a brace between the seatstays - you must use 3 cable ties on each arm
Remove guard and push out/snap-off any holes needed by putting the fornt of the guard onto the workbench, and using a thin sharp flathead screwdriver to push out the snap-off holes
Important - The snap-off hole will break off fast so ensure thre is nothing underneath the guard that the screw driver can hit, failure to do so may lead to damage or harm
Then feed cable ties through teh sames holes from the rear to the front (you must use min 5 cable ties to ensure the guard is secure)
Add clear tape to all areas the guard contacts to frame to reduce scratches
Pull up cable ties LIGHTLY to check alignment ensuring the head of the cable tie is at the botom/underneath the swingarm so it doesn't catch your legs whilst pedalling
Once aligned USE PLIERS TO PULL UP VERY TIGHT, cut off excess cable ties
Before use, ensure the guard doesn't hit the frame when bottoming the fork
Important
- Zip ties must be tight to prevent movement.
- Must be a minimum of 15mm tyre & 10mm frame clearance on bottoming
- RECOMENDED: Use clear protective tape on areas that the guard contacts the fork to eliminate any rub marks or scratches
- DO NOT USE IN STICKY / CLAGGY MUD AS IT MAY BLOCK AND CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE
- RapidRacerProducts Ltd accepts no liability for any damage / injury caused due to improper fitting / use of our products
- RapidRacerProducts Ltd, Parkfields Business Centre, Park Street, Stafford, ST17 4AL, United Kingdom
- Suitable for disc only mountain bikes
RRP Rear ProGuard Review
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The best mountain bike mudguard currently available on the market is the RRP ProGuard Max Protection
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Tom didn’t get any shit in his eyes all winter, no glasses, super wet, crazy muddy, nothing on face, it will protect you and your bike from the very worst of conditions
You’ll be treated to a lesson in mud guarding, it offers fantastic protection to the downtube keeping your face clear of grime, the ProGuard is a winter winner
No goggles no problem
The reduced mud in your face was so noticeable we headed for the biggest puddles we could find to get mud in our face to no avail. Does EVERYTHING it claims to do. Majorly impressed
Can honestly say this mudguard is bloody awesome!
Props to British company rapidracerproducts they have created an awesome new front fender