Evaluation: Tate Labs Rain Fly Rear Mudguard

Fed up with a moist again (and crack), and wish some safety from highway and path spray? This new Rain Fly guard from Tate Labs might effectively be the answer...

Many readers may have seen and/or used an  Ass Saver  mudguard. The neat laser-cut plastic flap slots beneath your saddle, and supplies priceless safety on your rear; whereas including solely minimal weight and aerodynamic drag. It's a KISS (Preserve It Easy Silly) method, to decreasing the "mud-slick" impact.

The Ass Saver works effectively; however it is not with out its faults... Essentially the most vital downfall for the Swedish designed product, is that it relatively too simply goes askew; exposing your again to your rear wheel. The second, is that it would not actually present safety for the again of your legs, or for a saddlebag or rear gentle housed in your seatpost.

The brand new Tate Labs Bar Fly Rain Fly guarantees to observe within the light-weight minimalist footsteps of the Ass Saver, however to beat the 2 short-comings.

The guard attaches to your seat stays utilizing easy zip-ties, which suggests it is going to match onto nearly any body; whether or not highway, cyclocross, or MTB. It sits solidly in place, and has confirmed immune to transferring; even with knocks, off-road using and bike washing.

As mudguards go, the Tate Labs Rain Fly appears good, too. It appears aero, minimalist, and glossy. 'Fenders' aren't meant to reinforce the aesthetics of your bike, they're designed to enhance consolation; however, this one would not take away an excessive amount of out of your bike's avenue credentials.

Crucially although, does it work?

I'm happy to say it does, relatively effectively. Very similar to an Ass Saver, it considerably reduces the quantity of mud and spray plastered onto your weak again. As well as although, it additionally protects the again of your legs from spray; holding them hotter and extra comfy. It additionally does a terrific job of holding your seat-collar, saddlebag and rear gentle muck-free - all of that are price defending.

It's a related KISS method to the Ass Saver; however, I might argue it supplies equal simplicity, however higher safety.

KISS the mucky butt goodbye...