Disc brake compatible mudguards

top_bhoy
top_bhoy Posts: 1,424
edited April 2014 in Commuting general
I'm wondering if anyone has fitted full mudguards to their commuter having disc brakes fitted? I've got a Kona Dew Plus (http://2k13.konaworld.com/bike.cfm?content=dew_plus) and would appreciate any advice or recommendations on mudguard type to be buying. There is a rear pannier fitted as well if that makes a difference.
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  • drlodge
    drlodge Posts: 4,826
    I've got 35mm SKS guards on my CX bike, the one issue in fitting them is the front-left-lower stay has to be bent round the caliper and for that you may need a longer stay than is provided.
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  • jonnyboy77
    jonnyboy77 Posts: 547
    I fitted SKS full guards to my disc equipped bike - had to bend the front stays slightly, but otherwise no issues and going strong.

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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Pannier rack and mudguards shouldn't be an issue, the rear calliper is on the chainstay away from the pannier mounting point on the rear. Front guard can be mounted to the top calliper mounting bolt, I did with my guards.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • top_bhoy
    top_bhoy Posts: 1,424
    Thanks for all the replies. I was looking for the SKS Chromoplastics P45 (in silver) or the SKS Longboard 45mm (in silver) to suit a 700/32 tyre I run with but Wiggle and Ribble don't post overseas, CRC only have black. Can't find them in any of 3 local shops I was in today nor online form Aus dealers. Seems strange I want to buy something and its not readily available.

    <caveat: Could have bought from a USA site but they wanted $140 delivery>
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  • matt@theforce
    matt@theforce Posts: 647
    I use the Tortec 700x28-33 mudguards on my disc equipped cx bike. Like others have said with the SKS the left hand support needs bending around the caliper http://road.cc/content/review/2716-tortec-reflector-mudguards

    I did have some SKS full length mudguards but they snapped, the Tortec do feel more robust imo.
  • small_bloke
    small_bloke Posts: 222
    I have both SKS and Tortec Reflector on different bikes. They are both very good. I prefer the Tortec as they are easier to fit because the stays don't have to be cut to a precise length when fitting and adjusting to fit around the tyre. The SKS have plastic housing stops on the end which look neat but you can get the cutting wrong when determining the length of stays for cutting.

    I also like the Tortec guards because of the reflective bead around the guard. Good for winter commuting and being seen. They will fit upto 700 x 35c tyres

    Here's a youtube video from Evans Cycles for SKS fitting

    http://youtu.be/fhzECAgQx3c

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