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Mudguards for winter

  • 28-09-2013 2:04pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 335 ✭✭


    I am looking to get some mudguards for the wet winter to come. I was looking to get something robust this year. Its for a standard 700 x 25 c wheels/tyres. I had the crudracer 2 last year but one is broken so need to replace. I have mudguard eyes on the frame and forks so i could use something bolted on.


    What would you advise ?:confused:


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 926 ✭✭✭G rock


    Sks chromoplastic.

    Or for even more coverage and a big mudflap, the longboards.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭slap/dash


    sks raceblades. got em on both bikes. well designed, light, look nice enough, and sturdy


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭slap/dash


    if youre running 25s then you need xl raceblades, otherwise you might have issues attaching the front one


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 926 ✭✭✭G rock


    He has mudguard eyelets.

    Proper mudguards are the only way to go. Why bother with clip ons?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭slap/dash


    G rock wrote: »
    He has mudguard eyelets.

    Proper mudguards are the only way to go. Why bother with clip ons?

    ah, i missed that part


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,313 ✭✭✭07Lapierre




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 335 ✭✭bikermartin


    I looked at the sks ones on CRC and they look robust enough. I presume the bolts that come with them will fit my frame, and that i dont have to source bolts :rolleyes:

    I have the crudracers but the rear one got broken when removing them during the summer :eek:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    I had the crudracer 2 last year but one is broken so need to replace.
    I have the crudracers but the rear one got broken when removing them during the summer :eek:

    Crud products do crudrace spares. GBP6.50 each shipped. You can get main guard, nose and tail set or a pair of stays (including mounts) for that price. I've kept a pair going this way for a couple of years now.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 217 ✭✭Euro Fred


    07Lapierre wrote: »

    Is there a version of these for mountain bikes?

    I can only seem to find them for road bikes


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,313 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    Euro Fred wrote: »
    Is there a version of these for mountain bikes?

    I can only seem to find them for road bikes

    I don't know much about Mountainbikes, But I would have thought the 55 or 65mm size would suit?


    "SKS Chromoplastic Mudguards Sizing Information:

    Section Rim Tyre
    35 mm 28 700x20-28
    45 mm 28 700x28-37
    50 mm 28 700x38-45
    55 mm 26 26 x 1.6 - 2.10
    65 mm 26 26 x 2.10 - 2.35 (suitable for Big Apple)"


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,041 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Euro Fred wrote: »
    Is there a version of these for mountain bikes?

    I can only seem to find them for road bikes
    Have a look here:

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/mudguards?f=2258


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    Euro Fred wrote: »
    Is there a version of these for mountain bikes?

    I can only seem to find them for road bikes

    Do you have front suspension?

    A mudguard will work better the closer it is,without rubbing, to the tyre.

    Not sure how close you can get it to tyre. Can you lock suspension?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 335 ✭✭bikermartin


    I ordered my mudguards from CRC tuesday lunchtime. had them this morning at 8.30 am........ now thats fast :D:D:D.


    When fitting the front stays one of the bolts went of and has messed up the thread :eek: I tried fitting it from the other side but it has gone on that side too :confused: its a steel fork on this bike. i have zip tied it on but would prefer if the bolt would go in ???? is the option to now buy a set of screw taps or what else can be done..... dont want to have to buy a new fork :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: lol


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 217 ✭✭Euro Fred


    ford2600 wrote: »
    Do you have front suspension?

    A mudguard will work better the closer it is,without rubbing, to the tyre.

    Not sure how close you can get it to tyre. Can you lock suspension?

    can't lock the front sus, will keep looking


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,889 ✭✭✭feck sake lads


    waiting for mine from chainreation sure hope they fit my raleigh 753 road bike ,no eyelets on frame so made up a few clips that should work. crazy cycling without mudguards in winter.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 282 ✭✭dubmess


    https://www.bricklanebikesshop.co.uk/products/blb-classic-alloy-fenders

    Come with fixings for frames with no eyelets.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,842 ✭✭✭Micilin Muc


    Anyone else not bothering with mudguards?

    I have a 12km commute and don't mind the splash from the road. Maybe when the surface water is colder in the depths of winter I'll have another opinion. I like the minimalism of no mudguards!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,889 ✭✭✭feck sake lads


    dubmess wrote: »
    don't think they would give much protection to flash.:D


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