[maniak_man]

I'm enjoying my new 2010 SJ Elite but would love to find a way that would protect the front derailleur area from the dirt and mud that seems to collect there far more than I've had happen on my other bikes.
Are there any elegant DIY solutions out there?

Thanks,
Shawn.

 

[electrik]

you can cut a inner tube carcass and wrap/ziptie it to the crossbars of the seat and chain stays

Also watch that cable end on the FD and the rear-brake cable they both rub.

 

[Mike Sinkoski]

mud guard

Maniak, without spending any money you could fashion a lightweight shield out of a section of a 2 liter soda bottle. a small piece out of the side that would contour with the crown of you tire with a tab with a slot to secure it to your chainstay crossbar with a zip tie. I'd draw a sketch but then it won't be no fun.