Probably because it looks bloody useless @ 0:39-0:45. A bit like those so-called 'ass savers'. eBay & Amazon are so cheap these days that you can get a proper one for a few quid. Why waste time fannying around with scissors/knife/hole punch/zip ties? If money is the issue, just source a second-hand one for free from websites like Freecycle or freelie-wheelie. It's not difficult.
I just did all my kids and grandkids bikes - Off the shelf ones sell for about $30 NZ here so just saved myself $150 - - Im off to the Pub...happy Easter GMBN :)
I made a front mud guard based on your pattern but used a 1.5 Liter Coke Pet Bottle. The bottle curve is just right to provide contoured tails.. really great and thanks... Just one BIG Problem thou.........I dont have that GMBN Sticker.... makes me sad..:)
Used this similar idea to make a mud guard using a thicker sheet plastic which I overlayed in carbon fibre cloth and soaked it in resin. Turned out really nice , incredibly stiff and light , as well as good looking as if it’s an off the shelf product .
How could anyone dislike a hack like this when mtb has become so expensive I've got my Green 2ltr sprite bottle, zip ties, plenty of stickers. I'm all over this now. Just as I was looking at mud guard reviews too. This is way cheaper and they look better then the ones people sell, light weight, customizable too, love it. Thanks for the hack ❤️🙌
you can make mudgaurds designed for the front fir the rear, if you want one of thoise big floppy plastic things just buy one off the internet. if you want a small one like this, just do exactly this and fit it to the rear of your bike.
Great Template - Nice design. The material i used was a sheet of 10 page thick firm polystyrene which came free in a packaging box i hd lying around. I painted it to give extra firmness. Did not have a large plastic bottle lying around so just used this sheet. My guess is that it will be less noisy.
I use old x-rays for my mud guards. I don't know for you but where I live they give us analogue copies and they do the job perfectly and is kinda fun...
I make mine out of old plastic paint lids I just remove the hard paint flakes and then I do the exact same steps as in the video, I find the harder the plastic the better as it doesn't bend or flex like the plastic bottles. Cheers guys .
Instead of cutting or punching holes, use a high temp soldering iron to melt some grooves, seems to tear less for me, small impacts tear the knife/screwdriver holes I generally made before trying the iron.
Great idea! The only problem is that the mudguard does not fit all bicycle frame types in the fork gap. There is not enough space there. Brakes/cables can get in the way, too, preventing installation. Super cool device, though, if it can be installed on your bike.
the problem at my bike is that my front wheel is not in the middle between the fork (its a bit more to the left) an i got an agressive profile on my wheels so ebery time i drive a sharp left curve my wheel is touching the mudguard
tip: use fingernail clippers to snip the ends off zip-ties. it cuts as close as possible and leaves a curved end that won't snag or cut ya.
You can gently burn the ends also
A fine file works good for the sharp edges too!!
@@SpineSplitter1776 or use knife
Or leave your dog to chew it..
Some bolt cutters too
Still cannot understand why people give dislikes to those videos
Probably because it looks bloody useless @ 0:39-0:45. A bit like those so-called 'ass savers'. eBay & Amazon are so cheap these days that you can get a proper one for a few quid. Why waste time fannying around with scissors/knife/hole punch/zip ties?
If money is the issue, just source a second-hand one for free from websites like Freecycle or freelie-wheelie. It's not difficult.
@@C345OFR What is Freecycle and is one of this available around the globe?
@@C345OFR kids wanna have fun
I just did all my kids and grandkids bikes - Off the shelf ones sell for about $30 NZ here so just saved myself $150 - - Im off to the Pub...happy Easter GMBN :)
u NZ same
i found one for 30$nzl
Your kids are lucky
Let us know what bike parts you've managed to make yourself below!
I made a front mud guard based on your pattern but used a 1.5 Liter Coke Pet Bottle. The bottle curve is just right to provide contoured tails.. really great and thanks... Just one BIG Problem thou.........I dont have that GMBN Sticker.... makes me sad..:)
Didn't use your method but i made a back and front mud guard from a keg... Heated the ends and screwed it on...
Your method is cool though..
Made new valve from banana
Used this similar idea to make a mud guard using a thicker sheet plastic which I overlayed in carbon fibre cloth and soaked it in resin. Turned out really nice , incredibly stiff and light , as well as good looking as if it’s an off the shelf product .
A better material to use is a plastic school folder like the ones you buy at walmart in the office section.
Great idea
not bad but would be cheaper for me to buy the proper thing as my closest walmart is 5000 miles away lol
Great suggestion! Thanks.
That's What I used for Mine
@@MikeZak101 I think it's even farther away from me. Yet I legit did use one of those for my mudguard and it's awesome
TIP: Plastic folders are made from more durable materials then bottles.
And they come in different colors you can choose from.
YourNickIsTaken than*
my dude, this is a really smart comment. thanks!
Than*
This also works really well with old plastic folders, and looks awesome when it's made out of muc off bottles 👍
How could anyone dislike a hack like this when mtb has become so expensive
I've got my Green 2ltr sprite bottle, zip ties, plenty of stickers. I'm all over this now. Just as I was looking at mud guard reviews too. This is way cheaper and they look better then the ones people sell, light weight, customizable too, love it. Thanks for the hack ❤️🙌
Top tip - Sellotape the template to the bottle before you cut the bottle at all. Then draw around it, makes it much easier.
Any chance of making a tutorial for a rear mud guard
you can make mudgaurds designed for the front fir the rear, if you want one of thoise big floppy plastic things just buy one off the internet. if you want a small one like this, just do exactly this and fit it to the rear of your bike.
Take an "ass saver" as template. Voila!
Great Template - Nice design. The material i used was a sheet of 10 page thick firm polystyrene which came free in a packaging box i hd lying around. I painted it to give extra firmness. Did not have a large plastic bottle lying around so just used this sheet. My guess is that it will be less noisy.
I use old x-rays for my mud guards. I don't know for you but where I live they give us analogue copies and they do the job perfectly and is kinda fun...
Very practical tutorial and helps me saved a few bucks, Thumbs up!
This was such a cool video and something I can actually use thanks GMBN.👍🏻
Timesaver: spray adhesive the template page around the bottle to cut the template and bottle at the same time, skipping the top & bottom cuts as well.
I make mine out of old plastic paint lids I just remove the hard paint flakes and then I do the exact same steps as in the video, I find the harder the plastic the better as it doesn't bend or flex like the plastic bottles.
Cheers guys .
Fantastic! I love like minded folks, thousands on our bikes, pennies for the add-ons!
Nice video! This is one of the most useful bike hacks I've seen
Definitely paint it, see-through kinda looks weird lol. Maybe sand it down before spray painting though.
It's almost like an audition for blue peter! Mad hacks! 👍🏻
scott can you make a video of "how to make a mud guard " but of the back side
Instead of cutting or punching holes, use a high temp soldering iron to melt some grooves, seems to tear less for me, small impacts tear the knife/screwdriver holes I generally made before trying the iron.
Nice job, isn't it a little bit too short, would the water still hit you. Looks like it would. How about the back tire?
Any chance you have a template for a reverse arch fork, like Manitou?
cloneclone same template,just add two cm to the front and put the holes further back
thanks, I'll give it a try
cloneclone sell it and buy a real fork, oh wait I have a Manitou too...
haha
cloneclone if
6k bike, 6c mudguard
Lol true
3:04 those wipers look a bit dirty Scotty!
Gr8 video . Thanks .
I’m just having a little hard time to see where exactly you made the holes ?
I have modified your design (my is 10 cm longer), but this tutorial is fantastic! Thanks a lot!
Great idea! The only problem is that the mudguard does not fit all bicycle frame types in the fork gap. There is not enough space there. Brakes/cables can get in the way, too, preventing installation. Super cool device, though, if it can be installed on your bike.
Definitely very very helpful😃 thank you GMBN for this amazing hack.
I want to said thank you very much.
best mudguard for my bike thx
At the end of video the hole punch kind of looks a little like a full face helmet.
Stephen Hayden so true looks rad
Haha little baby full face lol :D
Tnx for this wonderful idea
when your knees give out you've got a future with blue Peter!
Cheers guys.
Tip: If you want to flatten the cut up water bottle, you can try heating it up a little bit, just enough for it to be malleable then flatten it.
It works super well!
I've already done that but after one or two rides it starts to break but it still really useful if you're traveling and you forgot your mud guard
awesome can't believe that it's pretty much free
Works for back too
On the slow mo clip at the beginning , The water was still spraying up I to what would be your chest ... it needs to be longer
Thank you 😁
cool, can't wait to make it!
I saw one of these plastic mud flaps at the bike store for like $40 each.... Yup it's an easy DIY
Very 👍 nice ❤️ make 👌 bike fenders!
I was just thinking about doing this!
Just made mine, thanks
Great video scotty!! Keep it up
You can also use a dollar store cutting board or or binder
I'd make holes with a red-hot nail I would hold with pliers. It melts the plastic making hole edges thicker, softer to touch and a bit stronger.
Alexander Sheremet or a soldering iron
Very good it works
Thanks a lot. Works.
how do you do one for a lefty?
Levitate it with magic
you buy a new fork ;)
TheNerdyCanadian Amen
with the same idea , maybe with a harder platic.
Maybe u need to buy
Nice Bro think you
Nice gonna go do know cheers Scotty u have saved me once again
👌👌 epic video, made it
this is like the third time. if not it should be definitely the second time you present this hack
Thanks it works really well
I did this and it works great!👋🏻👊🏻🤙🏻😃
£3000-£5000 bike with a few pennies mudguard...Gucci suit with a George by ASDA shirt xD
can u do a vid on a rear mud guard
does the gmbh shop sell stickers
this is nice..!! Thanks #GMBN
You can use plastic folder instead of bottle hard to shape but is stronger
what I did was instead of a bottle I used a duitange so the plastic was stronger and easier it work with
Hey, could you guys do one of this mudguard but on a fatbike? Or just a template so I could try it out! Thanks!
awesome hack!!
$3000+ bike... Soda bottle mud guards 😂
KINDLY make a front fork protectors please please 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Would this work if I were to use leftover roofing tin to make a mudguard? Although I want to have it go a bit farther to cover more of the tire.
Ill make mine out of bricks and cement
I just buy it today !
Great vid!
Thanx
i dream for a park tool garage like that one day!!!
Excellent
Can u do one for a rear mud guard
super nice idea jeje
the problem at my bike is that my front wheel is not in the middle between the fork (its a bit more to the left) an i got an agressive profile on my wheels so ebery time i drive a sharp left curve my wheel is touching the mudguard
Nice
I wonder how many 'first' comments we will get today...
First to like the "First to reply"...
first to like the guy who was first to like the guy who was first to reply
first guy to comment who thinks that was nasty as hell!
Can you guys post a video on making rear splash guard? Thank you
Scott, I hope you are going also use this hack some time. ;)
It is helpfull............ Thanks
Scott,, you'd make a super nice blue Peter presenter!!
That was a sweet hack. Also, that little piece of plastic and those zip ties don't weigh squat so you are not adding any real weight to your ride.
How to make a mudguard: you don't.
wow i kinda agree mate lol :)
Nice!
You guys should do a review of the new cannondale trigger and then do a give away of it
i dont have clearance on my strive with pike shoxs and black chill 2.5 wheels
thiis a great video, but you do not need cable ties that big, smaller ones look way neater, and it does make a difference even when the end is cut off
Very nice 👌, but how can we make a mud guard for a lefty fork???? 😰😰😰
can you do a rear one ??? I'd like to try and keep the crap off my VPP . thanks
thanks for the vidoe ro bad its spring
Any chance of a knitting pattern design one?
what was that black black which you have fix the mudgard
Buy some self sealing electrical tape and place on the fork to pro tech it from scratches
Show me how to lay up my own carbon fiber bike frame next video please and thanks.
Do u have any tricks for a Lefty fork
Yea, take your lefty fork to a mechanic and ask him to destroy it for you. After that, go get a normal fork.
migara1 lmao
sire can u make a diy flashlight mount??
3:31 No GMBN i dont have a 2 Liter bottle laying around! I live in Norway, and we can only get 1,5 Liter bottles.
Use a plastic school folder in any color you like!