Full length mudguards

padyjoe

I'm using SKS Chromoplastic mudguards since 2015. It is a fine balancing act, not much clearance around the brakes, it runs better with worn tyres as it gives me a bigger gap. From time to time I get an odd rub and it might ruin the tyre.

I like the mudguards as they are a full length. But I'm fed up with a fiddling. The Defy 3 has eyelets, so would you able to recommended me a better fitting, long enough guard which has more clearance thus less rub, please? Thanks! It makes a great difference to me when I get caught out in the rain, and just prefer more protection.

bingobars

Maybe

https://www.bricklanebikes.co.uk/blb-classic-round-fenders-polished-black

Wishbone Ash

If you haven't much clearance around the brakes, I can't see how any other brand is going to give better clearance unless you use the ones whick start at the brakes rather than run underneath,

lissard

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

If you haven't much clearance around the brakes, I can't see how any other brand is going to give better clearance unless you use the ones whick start at the brakes rather than run underneath,

I have these ones and they work well on a Giant Defy.
https://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=144902
I ran the front mudguard from behind the brake block rather than trying to thread a piece of metal under it to attach a front piece as mentioned above by WA. Ones thing is for sure the SKS mudguards beat the hell out of the Giant ones, I've had two sets of those and they never lasted more than a year. The metal attachment always broke.

I have a set of those and didn't pay nearly what CSS what for them there. They can be got for half of that if you shop around.

Best I've used.

LostCovey

https://www.deporvillage.net/fender-set-sks-raceblade-long-silver?country=IE&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnKeCBhDPARIsAFDTLTLKVQCZKZlQayCzRqy_P2XcSTvySn4e8mr6W2eYS0ZXLw5KHpU54jgaAhXJEALw_wcB

https://www.alltricks.com/F-11921-garde-boue/P-1499654-sks-raceblade-long-pair-of-mudguards?gclid=Cj0KCQiAnKeCBhDPARIsAFDTLTLvV-szoGLIXrInxZsFJWv53LarEkyl7E_a5ufKccJi7S1A44iiPncaAs-KEALw_wcB

Mercian Pro

Deleted User wrote: »

I have a set of those and didn't pay nearly what CSS what for them there. They can be got for half of that if you shop around.

Best I've used.

Can't fault the Raceblades for protection as they are good and long but the clips they use to attach the mudguard to the metal bracket at the top of the forks are rubbish. I think everyone who has them in our touring group has ended up using a cable-tie on the rear mudguard to hold it in place. Even with that, the clips down near the hubs have also failed. In fairness to SKS, they have replaced mine twice but why they don't come up with a more robust clip is beyond me.

padyjoe

Thanks for your inputs!

Uh, oh. I might try to modify the current setup, I thought, I could solve it quicker if I bought a new one. There is a trade off: it has to be light and narrow and because of that, there's more flex, so it needs a lot of fiddling to get it right.
The best days are when no mudguard. The fine weather is much more enjoyable.