Race Blade Longs - No More?

doug5_10

Rear one split couple nights ago and combination of super glue and tape wouldn't hold it.

Looked around the usual suspects but no stock anywhere and a bit more digging reveals they're supposedly finito and SKS currently working on a new model?

Been through 2 sets in 2 years now but always seemed the best option for low clearance mudguards.

Are there any other alternatives out there to Cruds?

gsk82

email SKS and they'll send replacement parts.

as much as i like them they're very brittle. since i started commuting through town on some bumpy roads i've had two of the metal brackets snap. the second time the mudguard went under the brake and when it jammed it scored the tyre. i don't trust them now

doug5_10

So have been emailing back and forth with the very helpful Tanja from SKS but unfortunately they only have the plastic profiles remaining in stock (I binned the snapped plastic and stays whilst out on a ride as couldn't carry it home - hindsight . . . .)

So now waiting to see if Tanja can provide an ETA for the new version (I presume it'll be before winter) or back to original question, are there any other alternatives out there to Cruds?

doug5_10

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19676241#p19676241]doug5_10[/url] wrote:

So have been emailing back and forth with the very helpful Tanja from SKS but unfortunately they only have the plastic profiles remaining in stock (I binned the snapped plastic and stays whilst out on a ride as couldn't carry it home - hindsight . . . .)

So now waiting to see if Tanja can provide an ETA for the new version (I presume it'll be before winter) or back to original question, are there any other alternatives out there to Cruds?

The lovely Tanja has now advised they will launch the new version at this years Eurobike and will be with retailers around the turn of the year.

Cruds only 20 quid at the mo, going to give them a shot as still can't find any other options (bar surfing ebay for a while)

me-109

Topeak Defenders are a similar thing. I'm now using a version with a light strip down the centre. Similar length, the front is a bit shorter without the long flap. A little heavier but less flappy and you do have the benefit of the light(s). Unlit versions are also available I believe. More like the newer Raceblades I suppose but since you've got the hardware you could easily add the forward extension pieces.