Riding in very muddy conditions

[Uni]

As a first time owner of a bike with brake discs, when riding through very muddy trails, you can hear and feel the sand grinding against the disc, is it bad to continue riding when it's doing it or is that the whole point of mtbs and getting dirty.

 

[kosmonooit]

Mud will mess the pads up and also the drive train, best avoided, or cleaned (in a stream or whatever) ASAP IMHO

Edited December 30, 2013 by kosmonooit

[Redlight]

life is all about choices that you make. if you make a stupid one done expect a briliant result.

[G00SE]

Mud will mess the pads up and also the drive train, best avoided, or cleaned (in a stream or whatever) ASAP IMHO

 

As he said!

It doesn't just stuff up your brakes, it will wear down all moving parts it gets into, especially drive train components.

Riding in mud - fun, but expensive...

[Uni]

life is all about choices that you make. if you make a stupid one done expect a briliant result.

Being mysterious might work when trying to pick up chicks but what does it mean in relation to my question?

[dirtrider]

life is all about choices that you make. if you make a stupid one done expect a briliant result.

 

Not to sure about the message but I assume you are saying only ride your bike in perfect weather on well manicured trails ?

 

Your pads will wear down faster in muddy conditions , your drive train not that much , just try not to change gears to much and you will be fine .

[Uni]

Mud will mess the pads up and also the drive train, best avoided, or cleaned (in a stream or whatever) ASAP IMHO

 

 

As he said!

It doesn't just stuff up your brakes, it will wear down all moving parts it gets into, especially drive train components.

Riding in mud - fun, but expensive...

 

Ah ok. Noted. I wasn't doing any long distances, gave it a good wash when I got home, took a while before wheels could turn without the grinding. Tx.

[Tumbleweed]

Been through a set of brake pads in one day's racing! Mud can be like a grinding paste!

[Capricorn]

as everyone said, especially Tumbles,mud is grinding paste. You sometimes can't avoid riding through it, it's one of MTBs great on-the-bike experiences. What you must however do, and this applies when riding through mud or really dusty trails (trust me, they fudge up brake pads and drivetrains just like mud, albeit at a slower rate. The dust dries out any lubrication and if you are using a wax based lube, it cakes up and turns into grinding paste), is to clean your bike afterward.

 

If the mud packs around the caliper, just use some water to wash it away and carry on having fun. The pad is very unlikely to be completely worn away during a typical ride. If the day is long and muddy, then carry a spare set. Its a consumable after all.

[Super Sywurm]

as everyone said, especially Tumbles,mud is grinding paste. You sometimes can't avoid riding through it, it's one of MTBs great on-the-bike experiences. What you must however do, and this applies when riding through mud or really dusty trails (trust me, they fudge up brake pads and drivetrains just like mud, albeit at a slower rate. The dust dries out any lubrication and if you are using a wax based lube, it cakes up and turns into grinding paste), is to clean your bike afterward.

 

If the mud packs around the caliper, just use some water to wash it away and carry on having fun. The pad is very unlikely to be completely worn away during a typical ride. If the day is long and muddy, then carry a spare set. Its a consumable after all.

 

I would rather replace my consumables. It's so much fun riding in mud or dirt.

[SilverCracker]

If you want a clean bike, buy a road bike. MTBs are made to get dusty, muddy and wet. Sure it will grind on the discs, pads and drive train when its dirty and muddy. But your not doing 500km in it. Was it after every muddy ride.

 

When my bike is totaly soaked in mud, remove the wheels while washing it, it will get the grinding past of the pads aswell. (F7 = no spelling errors)

[dirtrider]

If you want a clean bike, buy a road bike. MTBs are made to get dusty, muddy and wet. Sure it will grind on the discs, pads and drive train when its dirty and muddy. But your not doing 500km in it. Was it after every muddy ride.

 

When my bike is totaly soaked in mud, remove the wheels while washing it, it will get the grinding past of the pads aswell. (F7 = no spelling errors)

 

Wash !!!!

[G00SE]

I would rather replace my consumables. It's so much fun riding in mud or dirt.

 

I would rather stay out of crazy mud, than have to replace my pads every mud ride - have you seen how much those damn icetec shimano pads cost!!!

[Wyatt Earp]

Extreme Mud will mess the pads up and also the drive train, best avoided, or cleaned (in a stream or whatever) ASAP IMHO

 

Fixed.

The grinding you are hearing is normal and will go away after a few times of braking or a good wash.

Also to wear down the drive train, again we are taking about wet and muddy rides, not the occasional mud patch or puddle.

The Hub has way too many horror stories.

Edited December 31, 2013 by Wyatt Earp

[Mojoman]

I avoid mud where possible but if you get some in the brake unit you can always give a squirt from your water bottle to help clean it out once you are though the muddy section.

[Super Sywurm]

I would rather stay out of crazy mud, than have to replace my pads every mud ride - have you seen how much those damn icetec shimano pads cost!!!

 

YAAA, the price on mtb equipment is NOT funny! Luckily, where I stay, it's muddy like once a year (the dust on the other hand!!!)...