We’ve seen a bicycle mudguard that detaches from the bike and folds up when not in use, along with one that stays attached but rolls up when not needed. Created by Slovenian product designer Jurij Lozić, the Musguard offers features of both – it’s easy to put on and take off, and rolls up for stowage in a pack or pocket.
The Musguard is made from die-cut polypropylene, which folds into shape once unrolled. It’s secured to the bike’s seat tube using a simple Velcro strap, and can be attached or detached in seconds.
Lozić is currently raising production funds on Kickstarter, and at the time of this posting has more than tripled his financial goal. A pledge of US$25 will get you a Musguard in your choice of five colors, once they’re available.
The mudguard can be seen in use in the video below. A front fender is reportedly also in the works.
Sources: Musguard, Kickstarter
Exactly!
However, one has to know this guy who designed this Musguard is a fixie rider. The name Musguard comes from 'muslauf', a local Slovene slang word for fixie bike, which again comes from german 'muss laufen' or 'must run' in english. It beats me how someone that rides a fixie finds mud protection can to be more essential than a freewheel. I always thought fixie philosophy was all about being true and authentic (whatever one may think of that :rolleyes:) and therefore getting a bike rid of all things not absolutelly necessary for riding it. Guess not... Also way overpriced.
Fenders, always there to keep the rider from getting reverse skunk stripes, front and rear.