Mudguards

**Timbuk2**

Hi all

My bike never came with mudguards. I can probably understand why, as mudguards look ugly and it could be argued that they add to the weight (which wouldn't make a difference to me anyway), but after going on a cycle yesterday and ending up with a wet and mucky arse and back, I decided it's probably best to have a rear mudguard!

Can mudguards be easily attached to bikes? Do you need to buy a mudguard specific to the bike you have or are they generic and attach to all/most bikes?

Thanks in advance,
Tim

interested

**Timbuk2** wrote: »

Hi all

My bike never came with mudguards. I can probably understand why, as mudguards look ugly and it could be argued that they add to the weight (which wouldn't make a difference to me anyway), but after going on a cycle yesterday and ending up with a wet and mucky arse and back, I decided it's probably best to have a rear mudguard!

Can mudguards be easily attached to bikes? Do you need to buy a mudguard specific to the bike you have or are they generic and attach to all/most bikes?

Thanks in advance,
Tim

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/SKS_Race_Blade_XL_Mudguard_Set/5360013199/
Generic guards ... comes with rubber attachments ... I use a couple of extra cable ties

**Timbuk2**

Looks good! And I've heard good reviews from people about SKS Race Blades

stuf

bit cheaper in CRC

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=25796

RobFowl

stuf wrote: »

bit cheaper in CRC

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=25796

At least compare like with like !!!!!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/SKS_Race_Blade_Clip_On_Mudguard_Set/5300005894/

They are a bit cheaper but only a few cents :rolleyes:

There's a bit of a crc love in going on here of late !!!!!!

stuf

RobFowl wrote: »

At least compare like with like !!!!!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/SKS_Race_Blade_Clip_On_Mudguard_Set/5300005894/

They are a bit cheaper but only a few cents :rolleyes:

There's a bit of a crc love in going on here of late !!!!!!

and relax...

ednwireland

no shame in having mudguards, i managed a whole 2 weeks last summer before putting them back on but i do live in donegal, funny thing though cos its my old commuting bike its always had mudguards and i think it looks weird without

Morgan

If your bike can accommodate them, then full-length mudguards will provide the best coverage. However, Race-Blades have the advantage of being quick to attach and remove.

If you're interested in some there's some guy on Adverts.ie selling a set.

http://www.adverts.ie/showcat.php?cat=500&ppuser=35573

RobFowl

stuf wrote: »

and relax...

Deep slow breaths, imagine the sea gently lapping against the sand, count slowly back form ten ........... Much better now thanks