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Super Lightweight Fixie and Single speed bike mudguards

by thebunnykingofnowhere on June 20, 2013

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Super Lightweight Fixie and Single speed bike mudguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Intro: Super Lightweight Fixie and Single speed bike mudguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Step 1: Find your material! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Step 2: Mark out the rear mudguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Step 3: Hole punch and score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Step 4: Mark out and cut the front mudguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Step 5: Clip the pieces in place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Step 6: Take them for a spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Intro: Super Lightweight Fixie and Single speed bike mudguards
This instructable takes a huge chunk of inspiration from a pre existing lightweight rear mudguard that is already commercially available. I have adapted the design slightly
and, in addition, created a small guard for the front wheel.
These mudguards are small enough to keep in the bottom of your bag for whenever you may need them AND this whole instructable cost me only £1!!!

Step 1: Find your material!

You need to find a suitable plastic material with which to build your mudguard. I considered using the thin plastic sheeting that document folders are constructed from
however i decided it could end up being a little flimsy. I found this multi pack of flexible kitchen cutting boards in a super market for £3. The material that they are made
from is flexible, strong and light. A single cutting board will be enough to make both front and rear mudguards.

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Step 2: Mark out the rear mudguard
I managed to source the outline of another popular lightweight mudguard and used this as a starting point. I lengthened the design slightly. The final stencil will be
uploaded in the final step of this instructable. I used a Stanley knife to make the cuts although you can get away with using scissors.

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Step 3: Hole punch and score
I used a normal hole punch to make the holes and then realised that I should have just used a normal drill bit as the holes need to be quite a bit bigger. These holes will
clip onto the underside of your saddle.

I chose to score a line down the middle of the mudguard on the top side. This scored line will allow the plastic to flex upwards much like a conventional mudguard.

Step 4: Mark out and cut the front mudguard

There should just be enough material left to create the front mudguard. I used a very similar design as the rear guard. As there isn't anywhere useful on the front forks to
attach this one to you'll have to use a rubber band to strap it to the underside of the bike frame.
Make two holes and link them with a single slit. The rubber band will loop through these holes and over the frame.

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Step 5: Clip the pieces in place
The rear mudguard slips underneath the bike saddle and the punched holes slip around the seat support. Use a rubber band to attach the front guard to the frame.

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Step 6: Take them for a spin
There we have it. A very easy, very quick and VERY cheap mudguard solution for your fixie or single speed bike. Keep them in your bag for emergencies and there will
be no more soggy arse syndrome for you.

Print the stencil at A4 size.

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Comments
3 comments Add Comment

ZaneEricB says: Jun 21, 2013. 8:50 AM REPLY

Well played. I love flexiboards, they are very versital !

Great job...now i wish i hadnt sold my fixie :(

thebunnykingofnowhere says: Jun 21, 2013. 1:54 PM REPLY

They are fantastic aren't they! I never worked with it before but it certainly did the job.

thebunnykingofnowhere says: Jun 21, 2013. 4:58 AM REPLY

Don't forget to vote for me in the 'Great Outdoors' and the 'BIkes and Wheels' contests!
Thank you

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