Fresh Goods Sunday - Ass Saver Win Wing 2 Gravel (Rear Mudguard) Black Dot

 

I have been using Ass Saver products for many years now. Mainly the clip on plastic guard under the saddle which sticks out the back. I have many different sizes, shapes and lengths. Yes they work to a certain degree but no where near as good as full mud guards. I have also used there road clip on full mud guards many years ago and they were ok'ish but no the best. 

Now we get onto the new Win Wing 2 rear guard. There are plenty reviews on line but were hard to get hold of in the UK until ID Distribution started distributing Ass Saver. I ordered on from Inspiral Cycles at Bishop Auckland and was ready to collect within a few days. The instructions are simple to follow and there is a video on their website as well. There is not a lot to the guard, a sheet of plastic which you fold along the lines, the U shaped stay which attaches to your rear stays with two rubber bands and two clear protective stickers. I first fitted this to my Creo 1 with 27.5" wheels set. I had the bracket on the middle of three holes on the guard and set just over 5mm up from the tyre. First real wet muddy ride and there was not one spot of mud on my back. Now this thing works and I mean it works. After a few more wet rides there was only ever a couple of small spots on mud and my back and bum was bone dry. 

Then I bought the Creo 2 running 29 x 2.2" tyres. Again I set up on the middle hole and around 5mm from the top of the tyre. With the bigger and wider tyre I was expecting some rubbing / tighter clearances but it is working perfectly. It is the wettest winter I have ever ridden and this guard is a game changer. 

Now there is one downside which I noticed more on the Creo 2 is yes your back is clean but the amount of mud / water / crap which gets sprayed down the rear of the seat tube / bb / chain stays is massively increased. The bike is far more dirty than if the guard was not fitted. No big deal really as I wash, dry, lube and charge my bike after ever really dirty ride anyway. 

They come in two different models - Gravel and Road. Then they come in 7 different colours / patterns! most are £23.99 and a couple are £22.99. You don't get a lot for your money but by god if you set them up right they are worth there weight in gold. 

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RRP £22.99 and I paid £22.99 from Inspiral Cycles 

Manufactures Blurb - 

• Full backside rider protection from the knee and up
• Reinforced patent pending wishbone technology
• Attaches in seconds to every bike, requires no tools
• Including frame protection stickers
• Suitable for tire widths up to 60 mm
  

Win Wing 2 is here! Stronger, gentler and darker, the fastest clip-on gravel mudguard on the market just got even better! The Black Dot design is the understated, yet refined version of the popular rear fender.

The Win Wing 2 Gravel fits practically any gravel bike, protecting the rider in even the worst conditions. No matter the terrain, on-road or off, the Win Wing won't rattle or jam, and with only 72g, you won't even notice it's there.

Technical data
Measures: 375 x 85 mm
Weight: 72 g
Material: Blade - 0.9 mm PP (Polypropylene),Wishbone holder - glassfiber reinforced PA (Polyamid or Nylon) and Strap - TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane).

Tangential Coverage  
The key to understanding how the Win Wing works lies in physics: water and mud leave the wheel in a straight line from the tangential point of release. By shielding only the upper rear quarter of the wheel, the Win Wing eliminates spray from reaching the critical areas of the rider with a minimum of material.

Mount right, mount tight 
For the Tangential Coverage to work properly, the mudguard needs to be installed very close to the wheel. Aim for 5-10 mm tire clearance for maximum coverage. 

The right angle
Just as important as a tight fit is the angle of the blade. There are three different settings to compensate for the angle of your seat stays. Choose the one that allow a horizontal or a tail-up position. Avoid a tail-down angle as this will reduce  the efficiency of the fender.

Strap it hard
The straps are made from ultra-tough TPU and should be pulled as tight as you can comfortably do by hand. If you experience that the mudguard is not stable, try to use the next hole in the strap.

Protect what you love
We have made the Win Wing as kind to your bike as possible with soft rubber feet that gently hugs your frame. However, anything that is strapped to your bike for a longer period of time will leave marks. If you are very keen on maintaining that new bike look, please remember to install protective tape where your Win Wing is attached.

Anti-Jam 
As sturdy as it is, the design of the Win-wing allows it to flex in case of an accident and it's constructed to not jam in case of large chunks of nature get stuck to your wheel.

Anti-Theft
If you like to keep it attached to your bike permanently, the Win-Wing can be secured to your bike with a standard zip tie, through a designated slot, making it easier to resist for people with sticky fingers.

Reliable
Thanks to it's sophisticated simplicity and careful choice of materials, the Win-Wing is virtually indestructible. With only four components (competitors use as much as 40 components) it's not that much that can go wrong. The glassfiber reinforced wishbone holder is both flexible and tough and the rubber straps are virtually indestructible.

Pre-folding
The secret to transforming a flat piece of plastic into a functioning mudguard lies in the pre-folding prior to use. All the scoring lines have been carefully engineered to achieve locking mechanisms, self centering abilities, spring loading and material endurance. Please take the time to properly read the instructions/see the instruction video to ensure the best performance.

Sustainability
The black blade is made from 80% recycled PP and the Win Wing has been designed for efficient shipping and easy recycling. Each component can be purchased separately, making repairing and upgrading convenient. The Win-Wing is 100% Made in Sweden in ISO 14001 certified factories.