Trek 7.5 hybrid/ SKS mudgaurds

pidism
pidism Posts: 32
edited October 2010 in Commuting general
The wifes 2010 Trek 7.5 hybrid wearing 700x32c tyres received a pair of SKS p45 mudgaurds.
What a pain in the arse to fit. :evil:

The rear went on no problem, however, the front was a different matter.

SKS provide all bolts you would require - unless you have a Trek!
The fixing bolt to go through the rear of the front fork is an M6 bolt, SKS provide only M5's for all fixings. Thankfully my LBS provided one. Thanks Cookson Cycles, Whitefield.
Next problem, fixing the stays to the bottom of the fork. No bolts provided small enough. I think 3mm bolts are required...... I have ordered some from the famous online auction site
(£2.99 for 20).
In the interim I have fixed them using cable ties.
All ship shape and looking good, awaiting the next rainfall to test them out.

They look good but what a proper ball ache to fit......
Maybe next time the LBS can do the fitting......Save me getting mad with myself in the garage :roll:

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  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    Just got my new Cube which I got the LBS to fit muguards - not only did they fit them free they gave me 10% off - thanks Hargroves :)
  • bill_gates
    bill_gates Posts: 469
    Jay dubbleU wrote:
    Just got my new Cube which I got the LBS to fit muguards - not only did they fit them free they gave me 10% off - thanks Hargroves :)

    What mudguards did you pick? Any photos?

    "I like riding in my car, it's not quite a Jaguar."
  • glenwatt
    glenwatt Posts: 155
    I know it's a little late for you now bit I went for a set of Bontrager one for my 7.5FX.

    They fitted a treat, hardest part of the job was trimming the stays to length.

    http://bontrager.com/model/04684
    Glen

    Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.

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