Quick question regarding mudguards and the fitting thereof..

dave2041
dave2041 Posts: 97
edited December 2011 in Commuting general
I'm about to buy these: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... 10163#dtab

SKS P45 mudguards for my road bike the Raleigh Team Sprint 2011
http://raleigh.co.uk/PRODUCTTYPE/Produc ... 14&pg=7035

Just wondered if anyone here can tell me that these will definitely fit and whether i will need any extras, (fitting bolts etc) before i put my trust into the instore halfords people.

Thanks in advance!

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  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    Hi there - the raleigh runs on 28mm tyres but doesn't indicate if it has clearance for a larger tyre. From the look of the frame it looks unlikely.
    The SKS mudguards are suitable for 28c - 37c tyres : i.e. for frames that have clearance for tyres up to 37c.
    If the Raleigh only has clearance up to 28c (which I think is probably the case...) then you'd be better getting the SKS P35 (not the P45) which is suitable for tyres between 20c - 28c.

    Basically the P45 is just a fatter mudguard but if you're not intending on riding tyres wider than 28c (and Im not sure the raleigh would take them anyway) then you may be better getting the slightly thinner P35. Another thing to consider is that the raleigh has caliper brakes that essentially form a half moon around the top of your tyre. They would also need to go around the mudguard you fit... the fatter the mudguard the less likely it is to fit. I think the P45 is more suited to bikes with cantilever brakes and v-brakes.

    I have the P35 and runs fine with 28c tyres.

    Hope that helps.
    Dolan Mythos
  • andyrr
    andyrr Posts: 1,823
    Googled :
    Evans Q & A
    http://answers.evanscycles.com/answers/ ... stions.htm
    This bike does not have fixing points for a rear frame mounted rack . You can use a seat post mounted rack , but will not be able to take much weight .
    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/top ... k-ec005992
    A couple of mudguards that will fit your bike .
    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/sks ... ?query=sks mudguards
    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/sks ... ?query=sks mudguards

    I'd go with the narrowest 'guards possible and I wouldn't try anything over a 25mm tyre.
  • dave2041
    dave2041 Posts: 97
    Thanks for the replys guys i'll see how i get on :)

    LolHalfords managed to not have my reservation when i got there so cycled 13 miles for nothing yesterday, won't be making that mistake again!
  • denzzz28
    denzzz28 Posts: 315
    would you like to try the Crud roadracer version 2 mudguards ? i reckon they are much lighter than those aluminum ones. i have one and i have to say they look so slick that sometimes people are not aware that you have them on. here is mine

    5fc5833f.jpg

    they are around £25. i got mine from ebay for £20.

    hope this helps
  • dave2041
    dave2041 Posts: 97
    denzzz28 wrote:
    would you like to try the Crud roadracer version 2 mudguards ? i reckon they are much lighter than those aluminum ones. i have one and i have to say they look so slick that sometimes people are not aware that you have them on. here is mine

    5fc5833f.jpg

    they are around £25. i got mine from ebay for £20.

    hope this helps

    wow yeah, i totally didn't notice you had them on haha! i will have to watch out for a set :D thanks!

    Looks very close to the wheel, does that ever cause a problem?
  • denzzz28
    denzzz28 Posts: 315
    they are design to be as close to the tyres as possible. the idea is you can use this mud guards for non winter frames (no eyelets) or compact racing frames with very tight clearances. so the answer to your question is no. they dont cause any problem. they dont rub unless you fit them wrongly.
  • dave2041
    dave2041 Posts: 97
    Thanks for your reply, last question before i buy some, my tyres are 700c x 28c these shouldn't pose a problem?

    Seems on-one actually specifies what this can fit size wize lol.
  • denzzz28
    denzzz28 Posts: 315
    sorry i wasnt reading the previous replies and i didnt realized that you are planning to use 28 tyres. but then again i dont see any problem with that as long as you have enough clearance to lift it up a bit.

    they are made for 23-25 tyres but according to reviews, people with 28 tyres use them with a little bit of adjustments. anything bigger than 28 wont work. it also depends on your frame and caliper brake clearance. if you have a tight frame with a 28 tyre then it might rub, so best advice is to buy them from evans keep the receipt and just return it if does not work (no questions ask) or let them fit it before you go.

    this mudguard like most aftermarket mudguards is not guaranteed to fit all bikes. i was told it will not fit my frame because its not design to have a mudguard, but it did fit with a bit of adjustments.
  • dave2041
    dave2041 Posts: 97
    edited December 2011
    Ordered yesterday at 4:30 on ebay... Arrived this morning :O!

    Onto the fitting, wish me luck!

    So fucking happy with these mudguards you wouldn't believe :D onto SPD's next!
  • denzzz28
    denzzz28 Posts: 315
    dave2041 wrote:
    Ordered yesterday at 4:30 on ebay... Arrived this morning :O!

    Onto the fitting, wish me luck!
    nice!

    there are a couple of video tutorials on how to fit it, you might find it usefull

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuyRZ3hAjrU

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrB6DRk2cwE

    Good luck

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