Are you looking for some fat bike fender or mudguard options? Maybe you have a fat bike that you take out bikepacking and you went on some real muddy stuff and those fatties got mud everywhere? And you are looking for a solution? Or maybe you are in the market for a fat bike and are just seeing if fat bike mudguards and fenders are even a thing. And if there is any available specifically for bikepacking adventures? Well, I am happy to say that these few fenders listed below are great for most fat bikepacking rigs.
Fat bikes are unique and require specialized gear and components, such as fenders. I asked a few fat bikepackers what fender and mudguards it is that they use for their fat bikes. So let’s get into some of your options.
- Portland Design Works Origami Fender
- Planet Bike Big Buck
- SKS Fatboards
- Mudhugger Rear
- Mucky Nutz Fat Fenders
Portland Design Works Origami Fender
Available in a front and rear fender, Portland Designs makes these fenders to fit almost any bicycle, including fat bikes. They are super light for example the picture fender which is the rear weighs in at 160 g (5.6 oz). Along with that, they are easy to install. Designed to be fixed onto your bike with a mount around the Seatpost. Then you can pack it down and throw it into your bike bags when the weather conditions improve. Available in some nice colors and designs. The front fender option which wraps around the down tube behind the front wheel starts at $16 and the rear Origami is $22
Planet Bike Big Buck
Planet bike offers a rear and front the Big Buck. Which is purpose-built for your fat tire adventures. The front fork-mounted front bike fender is an extra wide 4.5-inch profile that provides great cover from mud, snow, and spray. It’s a beefy fender for big tires. While the rear seat post-mounted fender also has a 4.5-inch profile which keeps the elements off your backside. Priced at $25 for the front and $28 for the rear fenders. They also sell a Big buck Downtube fender also.
SKS Fatboards
The SKS Fatboards come in a set of rear and front fenders. They are the ultimate set of mudguards for fat tire bikes offering all-round mud protection. They both use simple mounting systems. The front fender is easily mounted under the downtube by high-performance straps and the rear fits the seat post in seconds with the proven toolfree SKS quick-release powerstrap attachment system. The rear fender has a two-hinge arm which helps to fit your specific bike’s geometry. Both fenders are 480 mm in length. Combined they weigh 377 grams and are suitable for 26″, 27,5″ (650b)”, 28″, 29 ” wheel sizes with a tire width of 4.8″. Priced at $51.48 for the pair on Amazon.
Mudhugger FatHugger MK3
The FatHugger has been updated for 2020, it has the same tried and tested shape apart from the reworked front edge, which is now cut straight. It is important to note that these fenders do come with a very thin clear plastic protective film which should be removed before installing them on your bike. They have been designed for tires up to 5 inches wide to keep the muck out of your face and eyes. They fit best to most Bluto and rigid fat bike forks/tire combinations. You should have no problems fitting these fenders if you have 10mm clearance between the top of the tire and the underside of the fork brace. They have been designed and made in the UK, weighing approximately 160grams, excluding zip-ties and helitape. The material is 3mm thick polypropylene, the fender itself if 130mm (5 1/8 inch) wide and 510mm long. Priced at 36.00 GBP
Mucky Nutz Fat Fenders
Mucky Nutz have a couple fat bike fender options. Firstly, they have the Mucky Nutz Fat Face Fender. It is a one of a kind design. Specifically designed for fat bikes with rigid forks. It is designed in a way that when the arms are overlapped the mudguard curves, making a strong 3D shape that offers substantially more coverage close to the tyre. They claim it to be the lightest fat bike front mudguard at 75 grams. It also Comes with genuine, high quality re-usable Velcro straps to attach to the bridge and stanchions, making fitting and removal a breeze. Priced at £13.99
Then you have the Mucky Nutz Fat Gut Fender which is mounted on the down tube. This one is priced at £10.99. They are perfect for providing superior upper body protection from whatever may get flicked up from the trail. Weighs in at 65 grams. It does not interfere with external cables routed on your bikes down tube. They can also be used for protecting the battery and connections on E-Bikes.
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