Mtb in muddy conditions yes or no

[FrikkieMeyer87]

Must admit, it was not intentional. Got caught out in a wet / muddy patch between two sections of vineyards. Could not turn around as it then would have been downhill and suicide, no other option than to soldier on. Was only about 500 meters, but felt like 5km. 

 

Judging by the views and foliage, I would say that you were heading up to Bloemslang? I fell my p off in that trail, and not even in those impossible berms, but on a straight bit with the world's smallest bump. Landed skew, had a burp flat, and bonked my head proper hard.

[Headshot]

Thankfully where I ride mainly, the soils drain rather well and the term mud is a misnomer.

 

Back in the day when MTB components were just rebadged road bike equipment, dust let alone mud would quickly destroy the seal free hub bearings and chomp those rim brake pads in  no time. Things are better now, but its still bad for the bike, especially big $ items like cassettes and chain rings. 

[BigDL]

When my Anthem was about two weeks old, we went for a ride out towards Thembisa / kempton park and found some mud that we had no option but to go through.

[BigDL]

When my Anthem was about two weeks old, we went for a ride out towards Thembisa / kempton park and found some mud that we had no option but to go through.

 

[mrcg]

Ride around the muddiest sections...if possible. Or hot some proper water patches to "rinse" bike as best possible.

Bottom line: it's gonna cost you money!

If racing (proper) then grin and bear it but still choose your lines.

Training: choose better draining areas to ride e.g. rather do Hoogekraal than Bleomendal or Bloemenslang.

By the way: Hoogekraal :clap:Love the added km's

[Pure Savage]

When my Anthem was about two weeks old, we went for a ride out towards Thembisa / kempton park and found some mud that we had no option but to go through.

 

Your bike shop must have loved you.

[BigDL]

Didn't change a part of the drivetrain until 3000k +

 

 

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