Customizing your Specialized Epic for mud.
July 20th, 2009 by Conrad Stoltz
Caveman style, of course!
Problem: The sticky Vermont mud clogged up my Specialized Epic’s rear triangle. The sticky tires then picked up dead leaves and really stuffed it tightly between wheel and frame. This was taken in training 2 days before the race.
Caveman solution:
Take a 1 liter water bottle, cut it to bits and zip tie it to the frame. It fills the space and helps the mud slide off the bike. I sprayed WD 40 (or cooking oil) on the plastic and frame to stop the mud from sticking. I dont know of anyone whos made this cool mud guard before. See, I didnt need University math to become an engineer!
4 Responses to “Customizing your Specialized Epic for mud.”
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July 21st, 2009 at 12:51 am
Very cool Conrad.
July 21st, 2009 at 4:46 am
I saw that mud cover on your bike in Vermont. I it is was an accessory made by Specialized…lol
July 21st, 2009 at 4:52 am
I thought it is was an accessory made by Specialized.
(I need sleep)
July 22nd, 2009 at 1:13 am
Very inventive!