Mud Guards For 23c Tyres Worthwhile??

NWLondoner
NWLondoner Posts: 2,047
edited March 2008 in Workshop
Right i only cycle for pleasure/fitness, not for commuting etc.

I usually ride for 20-25 miles on Central London roads.

Would fitting a set of mudguards make much difference on my 23c wheels??

I used to use the SKS XL set on my hybrid, althought the front was such a pain i did not use it.

These are too big for my new bike so am wondering if it is worth paying for a new set of the road version.

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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Depends whether you enjoy having a wet backside or not when riding in the rain?
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • geoff_ss
    geoff_ss Posts: 1,201
    I use 23c tyres and I wouldn't dream of riding without mudguards (except on the back of the barrow :)) but I'm an old fashioned tourist so many will tell you to look good and put up with a wet backside.

    Geoff
    Old cyclists never die; they just fit smaller chainrings ... and pedal faster
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Entirely up to you. I rode for yeeears without guards and then risked them. Great for winter as wet rides are so more bearable.

    If you only ride for 25 miles tho - you wont get that wet ?

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