Topeak DeFender XC11 29''
4/ 5
Wilco 4 January, 2023

Ugly but super practical,.... do it!

For road bike rides to work in the rain, I was looking for something that would keep my rear end just a little drier than completely soaked. It's quick and easy to twist on and off the seat post, which makes it standard on my bike. If I see that it is raining, in a minute the bike is fitted with a mudguard. If I take the MTB into the forest and it rains, that is also taken care of in a minute. See photo! Furthermore, the mudguard is just flexible enough not to break when I step on or off with my clumsy legs, but rigid enough not to sway in all directions. Also, the adjusting mechanism makes it easy to set the correct position.

Pros
  • Easy and quick to install
  • Easy and quick to remove
  • Flexible
  • No more wet behind
Cons
  • The thing stays ugly
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