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Mud guard recommendations for road bike

  • 04-10-2011 10:35am
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 340
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    I have a felt z4 and tried fitting this detachable rear mud guard that I had from another bike for use in group rides. I have Ultegra brakes and there's not enough space between the wheel and the brake for the bracket so I'll have to find a new one. I don't think I'm likely to get anything in the gap between wheel and brake as its pretty tight.

    I'm unconvinced that this type is likely to stay in place but maybe I'm wrong. As I say, only for group rides to keep those in the bunch from hating me. :)

    Any recommendations?

    Don't bother cycling in the rain maybe :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 765 oflahero
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    SKS Raceblades FTW.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,573 ednwireland
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    maloner wrote: »
    I'm unconvinced that this type is likely to stay in place but maybe I'm wrong. As I say, only for group rides to keep those in the bunch from hating me. :)

    your wrong ;)

    i have a variant of those sks raceblade clones, work fine (or just buy sks raceblades )


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,225 Ciaran500
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    Crud RoadRacer Mk2

    Just put these on my Felt F95 and they fit well, haven't tried them in the rain yet but they look to have great coverage.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,317 seamus
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    Yeah, I have Raceblades and they're awesome, but really only for keeping the rain off your arse and face. The underneath of the bike as well as the rear brake and front mech still get manky. Whereas the new crud ones give full coverage and so should keep the bike relatively clean in ****ty weather.

    I had the Mk1's, and they were flimsy as crap - no good for commuting, but the Mk2's claim to be stronger.

    That said, SKS are coming out with these boys in January, so I might upgrade to them at that stage.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 Alanstrainor
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    I had the crud mk2 ones and they fell apart. Wouldn't touch them tbh.


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  • Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 78,393 Beasty
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    Had the Cruds Mk1 a couple of years ago and Mk2 last year and there were absolutely no problem. They are designed to break rather than damage the wheel if there is much in the way of contact though


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,005 ashleey
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    I have sks raceblades too. The main difficulty is fitting them so they don't rub and also the little pin that holds the mudflap is prone to falling out. Once you sort that out they are good though!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,330 loyatemu
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    +1 on the Crud Roadracers - they do the job, I've had one bit fall off (due to a loose screw) but Crud sent me a replacement part free.

    They do make a little bit of noise from the brushes contacting the wheel rims, but its not noticeable once you're moving.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 470 Zen0
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    +1 on the Crud Mk2. Had the front one explode on me - well there was a loud bang and I was collecting pieces from the road (must have got caught in the wheel), but you can buy spares directly from Crud.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 601 alexanderomahon
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    Thin this might be a silly question but here goes, do you need a certain typ of mudguard for a carbon bike?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 433 PCX
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    Another question about the cruds mk2 - Has anyone tried to use them with 25c tyres? Will they work or are they only for 23c and smaller?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 708 ray o
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    PCX wrote: »
    Another question about the cruds mk2 - Has anyone tried to use them with 25c tyres? Will they work or are they only for 23c and smaller?

    I just fitted them with 25mm tyres. They just about do the job on mine but can't yet comment on how they will handle the dirt from the road when its wet.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 433 PCX
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    D1gger wrote: »

    I just fitted them with 25mm tyres. They just about do the job on mine but can't yet comment on how they will handle the dirt from the road when its wet.


    Cheers. I might give them a go then. I can always stick the 23s back on if there isn't enough clearance.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 340 maloner
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    I was in cycleways and picked up one of these for €14

    http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Polisport-Cross-Country-EVO-Rear-Mudguard_38349.htm

    Its a big fella. Should the rain get too heavy, it will make a serviceable canoe. But its quick on and off and only really for group rides in the rain so should be fine.

    Thanks for your thoughts.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,317 seamus
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    Thankfully you've only spent €14, as these types of mudguards aren't really any good for group rides in my experience. Keep the rain off yer arse no doubt, but don't stop it spraying up into the face of the guy behind you.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 340 maloner
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    seamus wrote: »
    Thankfully you've only spent €14, as these types of mudguards aren't really any good for group rides in my experience. Keep the rain off yer arse no doubt, but don't stop it spraying up into the face of the guy behind you.

    Yeah, we'll see. It extends to about the 2.30 O'Clock mark on the wheel (if that makes sense) so not great, but better than nothing I'm thinking.

    Perhaps a deftly attached chopped up drinks bottle to the end of it will do the trick.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,225 Ciaran500
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    Thin this might be a silly question but here goes, do you need a certain typ of mudguard for a carbon bike?

    Nope, these all just clip onto the frame.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 340 maloner
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    Ciaran500 wrote: »
    Nope, these all just clip onto the frame.

    The reason I asked wasn't because of the carbon frame but the very tight fit between brake mechanism and the tyre.


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