mudguard query

G rock

i'm sure this may have been covered before, if so i just can't come across it.

need mudguards, and from what i've read here the sks ones seem to be sturdy and reliable (once fitted) so i reckon they'd be the ones i need for the winter.

do the chromoplastic ones (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=25793) need mudguard mounts? look like they offer more coverage

or am i limited to the raceblades (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=25796) if i don't have mounts?

sorry for the dopy-ness!

Saila

G rock wrote: »

do the chromoplastic ones (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=25793) need mudguard mounts? look like they offer more coverage

they do, in both cases, and are the class of the field.

G rock wrote: »

or am i limited to the raceblades (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=25796) if i don't have mounts?

you could always make mounts by using a clip on each fork and attaching it that way, like the way some racks are fitted to bikes without brazed on eyelets/mounts.

rp

I went to half*rds last week to see if they had any sks raceblades, they didn't but they had some cheaper looking all plastic ones (can't remember the make), so I bought them (E33), dead easy to fit and worked well in last weeks rain.
They fit 23/25 tyres ok, and use rubber rings to attach to the seatstay/forks and a reusable cable tie around the brake bolt.
Over bumps they kind of 'whip' onto the tyre but otherwise no problems, no rubbing.

enas

The Chromoplastics require a frame with adequate mounts to be fitted. If yours have, that's the way to go. The raceblades can be fitted on frames without eyelets, but offer less coverage.

If coverage is paramount (and in my opinion half the point of mudguards is to have dry feets, which only a long enough front mudguard can provide), and the Chromoplastics are not an option (non eyelets), Crud RoadRacer 2nd edition http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Crud_RoadRacer_Mk2_Mudguard_Set/5360052637/ is the way to go. The should fit pretty much any road bike and offer similar coverage with the Chromoplastics. It seems that's what you need.

G rock

thanks enas,

i think i was put off the crud catchers from someone saying here they were a bit flimsy so didn't consider them.

i'll be using them for commuting and once on i hope to keep em in place for the whole winter.

will they do the trick?

ktz84

The first addition were quite flimsy however I still managed a whole October through May commute on them. One bit did break off however they still did a reasaonable job in spite of that.

I have now replaced them with the mk2 and they do indeed seem a lot more robust but only time will tell I guess. There is more rear coverage on this version and that will be appreciated by those riding in groups. If you aren't stick with the shorter end piece which is included as the long guard is a bit floppy not that it impairs the ride but just more the annoyance factor of knowing that it is blowing around. Would certainly recommend them however a replacement for a proper guard, well they aren't that but they do come damn close.

Joxer_S

The mounting brackets that come with the sks are pretty untidy, I drilled a hole where the top bracket near the brake caliper, and used simple nuts and bolts then to mount them straight to frame, dont have pics right now but can post if anyone is interested

tomasrojo

enas wrote: »

If coverage is paramount (and in my opinion half the point of mudguards is to have dry feets, which only a long enough front mudguard can provide),

I found that even with chromoplastic mudguards I was still getting a lot of spray that was spotting lighter coloured trousers.

So I added some homemade mudflaps. Not pretty, but they really keep the drivetrain, the downtube, your trousers and your shoes clean. (Maybe the latter two are only important if you cycle in civies.)

enas

The Chromoplastics I have on my commuter come a bit further down than yours. More like the last picture at http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/commuting-reviews/sks-mudguards-ridden-and-reviewed/2827.html

However, they don't have the integrated mudflap shown on the above picture (which, in fairness, look much nicer than yours ). So I do eventually get some road spray on my shoes. But absolutely nothing comparable with having shorter mudguards, or no mudguards at all!

Wicklowrider

If your frame has no m/g eyes you can make up fittings quickly and easily from plastic paint tin handles. Just bend the plastic around the frame or fork to get an idea of length needed. Then drill a hole in it ad put your bolt through. Have done so on a Giant carbon frame and it lasted well. Photo attached

Safety first! Check you have adequate clearance between fitted M/G and your tyre - if there isn't you will likey crash, probably over the bars!

CramCycle

Same as above really but you don't have to make them are P-clips:



I got a few free from my LBS when I was picking up stuff but I'd say a hardware store will also do them. You can get slightly nicer ones as well with rubber grips to save damage, just google image P-clips.