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Simply Clever Hack – recyclable mudguard

By Adam Marsal

You start your biking trip in fine weather but after a couple of pedals the sky turns dark and the Ragnarök strikes back. What will you do? You will make a mudguard in under 5 minutes from items found in a grocery store!

Our Simply Clever solution minimises the visual impact on your bike and reuses materials destined for the recycling bin. No more skunk stripe and mud in your face. Our We Love Cycling Ambassador Gaspi will show you what to do.

WeLoveCycling ambassador Richard Gasperottii

How to proceed – a few simple steps

First here are the few things you will need – one soda bottle, one cable tie or metal wire (can be replaced with a cord) and a pair of scissors, or a sharp knife. All of these parts can be found in any grocery store.

Simply Clever Hack - recyclable mudguard

Use the knife to split the bottle into two halves. Those parts will play roles as the front and the rear of mudguard.

Cut a couple of small holes into the plastic and thread the cable tie (or wire).

Simply Clever Hack - recyclable mudguard

Attach the first guard under the down tube to protect your face.

Simply Clever Hack - recyclable mudguard

Simply Clever Hack - recyclable mudguard

Repeat the same process with the other half of the bottle. This part should be fixed under your saddle. It takes less than five minutes and you’re ready to ride even in the storm

Simply Clever Hack - recyclable mudguard

When you reach your destination recycle your mudguard and return your bike to its common look. Simple, fast, effective.

Simply Clever Hack - recyclable mudguard