clip on road guards

chatlow
chatlow Posts: 848
edited November 2016 in Road buying advice
Been using Crud Mk2 racer mudguards on my bike for the past 2 years but since moving to a new winter bike with less clearance and 25mm tyres, not 23, they are rubbing, a lot.

I would like to have a go at some clip-on type guards mostly for commutes. Found SKS blade, Lifeline essentials and Zefal swan guards.

Anyone recommend the above or better ones?

Comments

  • chatlow
    chatlow Posts: 848
    or the topeak defender rc11
  • niallmo
    niallmo Posts: 103
    I've just gone to Crud 3's on my Carrera Vanquish. Just fits 25c Gatorskins. I've bought a Zefal Swan for my '85 Raleigh and put the Front Crud 2 on it as it fits the 25c Luganos on it. Hoping to get out on the Carrera this afternoon so may be able to give a proper test to them.
  • niallmo
    niallmo Posts: 103
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    I was quite impressed, needs a little more adjustment and it's exceptionally tight clearances. I stayed clean and dry on some muddy and wet trails.
  • smoggysteve
    smoggysteve Posts: 2,909
    Niallmo wrote:
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    I was quite impressed, needs a little more adjustment and it's exceptionally tight clearances. I stayed clean and dry on some muddy and wet trails.

    I got these too. Much much better than the mk 2 with better clearance. Still a bit fiddly to align but once you have them right they are brilliant.
  • I highly recommend these: http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/bbb-roadprotector-guards/
    they're cheap, easy to fit (on & off) and keep the mud and rain off you. They are also easy to clean and very durable.