Mudguard recommendations

Been doing the bike commute now for just over 8 weeks, and thanks to a combination of rostered days off and different start and finish times I have almost managed to miss the rain....until this week, been gloriously soaked every day.
I have a Boardman Hybrid Comp and am looking for any suggestions for a good pair of mudguards that will keep my back and more importantly my feet dry from spray.
SKS race get some good reviews, but also some bad one's too but not sure if they will be OK for 28mm tyres.
Any advice or opinions appreciated.
Dave
I have a Boardman Hybrid Comp and am looking for any suggestions for a good pair of mudguards that will keep my back and more importantly my feet dry from spray.
SKS race get some good reviews, but also some bad one's too but not sure if they will be OK for 28mm tyres.
Any advice or opinions appreciated.
Dave
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£30 from wiggle http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sks-chromoplastic-road-mudguard-set/
For fitting tips see here: viewtopic.php?f=40038&t=12842246
and here: viewtopic.php?f=40052&t=12839351
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Nowhere near as good as full length guards though - but as you say, no size issues.
Thanks for the help
Dave
These have always been benchmark as far as I know, and I've used them for years.
However, expect to replace all the aluminium rivets that hold the plastic to each of the stainless steel plates (which hold the stainless steel struts with stainless steel nuts). You get the picture - a ridiculous choice of material which gets eaten away by road salt in, for me, one winter.
Now secured with M4 stainless bolts and locknuts, I would expect them to stay rattle free and solid for years, so still highly recommended. Available in various widths too.
Totally agree with the "full guard" comment for a serious winter/wet weather bike and always fit an extra long (home made) flap on the front, going as close as 500mm off the road, makes a huge difference to spray on feet and bike undercarriage.
Totally agree with the "full guard" comment for a serious winter/wet weather bike and always fit an extra long (home made) flap on the front, going as close as 500mm off the road, makes a huge difference to spray on feet and bike undercarriage.[/quote]
This is my biggest concern actually.....need my feet warm and dry all day and as I have nowhere to dry my shoes during the day (I change into work boots when I get to work) having my shoes drier than they are now for the ride home is top of the list for me.
Dave
Stuff them with old newspaper and put them somewhere as dry as possible. Take the inner-soles out if they're really wet... That's the usual method.
I meant 50mm of course. . .
http://www.extrauk.co.uk/product/detail ... uards/212/
Have decided to go for the Crud RoadRacer Mk2, they are a tight fit with the 28mm tyres, but look barely noticeable on the bike...whether they will stand the test of time remains to be seen.
Dave
The sooner you fit your guards the better, which ever set you choose - the bad weather isn't over yet!
BromyG
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Dave
Got the Crud RoadRacer Mk2 in the end...seem to work pretty well
Dave
I have the same bike and went for the SKS option! Took ages to fit as they were a tight fit and didn't consider the caliber being in the way! Very pleased with the result thou!
It also destroyed a brand new Conti 4 Seasons and left a mark in the rim. Expensive.
I'll buy another Roadracer to replace it.