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Simon Brooke writes
On 26 June, 16:50, Bod wrote:
Marz wrote:
On Jun 26, 3:43 am, Bod wrote:
Why is it, that most cycles are sold minus mudguards?
Is it just cost cutting or what?
In my eyes, they are an essential requirement.Years ago, all
bicycles were equipped with them,why the change?

The only thing mudguards do on mountain bike is get clogged with mud.
Not a lot use.

Not on ordinary roads surely?

Yes, but anyone who uses a mountain bike to ride on ordinary roads is
this: barking.

Or rather, an MTB with knobblies. With road tyres it's fine
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Chris French