Slim, Skinny Mudguards

hockinsk
hockinsk Posts: 100
edited November 2008 in Workshop
I remember them in the late 80's, but can't remember their name? They were just a thin 10-15mm wide flat strip of plastic/alloy and that was it. i.e. they were not U shap in profile, just a simple _ type profile. Anyone know what they were called?

I don't think they are made anymore as none of the shops know what i'm going on about.

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  • salsarider79
    salsarider79 Posts: 828
    Then maybe you should be worried.... :wink:
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  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Salmon Profil ? http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/review/rev ... n//sp//v/1

    I'd go with SKS though if you're gonna bother.
  • hockinsk
    hockinsk Posts: 100
    They were about 1/3 to a 1/4 the width of those. I remember them being the only mudguards that would fit frames with very little clearance like the top end Colnago's and Pinarello's where the fasion was to only have about 5mm clearance on both forks and seat tube.
  • satanas
    satanas Posts: 1,303
    You're talking about Salmon Profil guards: http://www.cyclesdsalmon.com/gardebouesalmon07.htm

    I have two sets - the ones from 1983 have been on my commuter/tourer since then. Note that they are longer than almost all other guards and give good coverage. Note that the profile is not just flat; there are flanges at the edges which reduce spray and add stiffness. The reflective guards are *very* visible, and they used to do engraved (but not reflective) ones once upon a time too...

    They are still available in the UK (just google "salmon profil"). Note that they can be difficult to fit, but this is largely due to the sort of bikes they go on, and the lack of space and braze-ons and/or bridges encountered. Some modification and metalwork may be needed/desirable; in my case I drilled the guards so they'd directly attach to eyelets under the bridges. Depending on the bike you may also need some of the bits here: http://www.cyclesdsalmon.com/accessoiregbsalmon.htm

    NB: If SKS P35 will fit this will be cheaper and easier to do!

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