Mudguards to fit Rockshox dart 3?

s-j-cooper
s-j-cooper Posts: 43
edited October 2010 in MTB buying advice
I'm after some front and rear mudguards after doing a bit of riding recently and getting a load of mud and gritty stuff spraying up everywhere!

I've heard that fork mounted options are best, but that there isn't a universal fit mudguard.

I've got the Rockshox dart 3 forks on a Rockhopper 2010, so I was wondering if anyone knew which mudguards would fit them.

Also, do you agree with the advice I was given about fork mounted mudguards, or are the alternatives just as good or better?

I was looking at the SKS Shockboard at the front and the SKS X Blade Rear at the back, but I'm obviously open to other suggestions and any opinions on these!

Thanks in advance.

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  • blister pus
    blister pus Posts: 5,610
    sks shockboard is about as good as it gets for the front (i use one) and the fork crown mounted ones (or moto-cross style guard) offer the best coverage. they just aren't very popular because of the looks.

    the crud raceguard i prefer over the sks rear guard in both functionality and looks.
  • alomac
    alomac Posts: 189
    I had an SKS Shockblade on a Dart 3, so I can attest that it fits. You should check the attachment after every ride though, otherwise, IME, it can work loose over time and drop itself onto the front wheel at a most inopportune time.
  • blister pus
    blister pus Posts: 5,610
    yeh, same for the shockboard, don't be afraid to tighten the crown fitting up tight (but don't go past finger tip white tight). it'll stay like that through a good few heavy rides if you do
  • s-j-cooper
    s-j-cooper Posts: 43
    Thanks you two - exactly the sort of info I'm after.

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