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Gravel bike mudguards
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:05 pm
by Dave Barter
Look away Stu, look away.
Any recommendations for a set of relatively unobtrusive clip on guards for a bike with no mounts. I tried sks clip ons and hated them. Looking for something quite small at the front to limit spray and something better than an ass saver at the back.
Re: Gravel bike mudguards
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:14 pm
by johnnystorm
Did you try speed rockers? I found them to be more or less as good as "proper" SKS guards.
Re: Gravel bike mudguards
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:33 pm
by Bearbonesnorm
Look away Stu, look away.
I'm sure in your case Dave, it's the right tool for the job, rather than an instagram accessory
Re: Gravel bike mudguards
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 10:00 pm
by Dave Barter
johnnystorm wrote: ↑Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:14 pm
Did you try speed rockers? I found them to be more or less as good as "proper" SKS guards.
Quite spendy!
Re: Gravel bike mudguards
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 10:59 pm
by johnnystorm
Dave Barter wrote: ↑Mon Nov 07, 2022 10:00 pm
johnnystorm wrote: ↑Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:14 pm
Did you try speed rockers? I found them to be more or less as good as "proper" SKS guards.
Quite spendy!
Shop around, think mine came from Germany.
Re: Gravel bike mudguards
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 11:04 pm
by fatbikephil
Mudhugger do a gravel guard for the rear, crud catcher up front and you're sorted
Edit: If you want full coverage just get a set of normal SKS 'guards and employ cable ties to attach. I've done this a few times and they have been plenty solid. Plus if you've bottle cage mounts on the forks you can run the front stays to them.
Re: Gravel bike mudguards
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 11:18 pm
by Dave Barter
fatbikephil wrote: ↑Mon Nov 07, 2022 11:04 pm
Mudhugger do a gravel guard for the rear, crud catcher up front and you're sorted
Edit: If you want full coverage just get a set of normal SKS 'guards and employ cable ties to attach. I've done this a few times and they have been plenty solid. Plus if you've bottle cage mounts on the forks you can run the front stays to them.
I tried a crud catcher but it doesn’t stop front wheel spray
Re: Gravel bike mudguards
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2022 11:55 am
by Mariner
Dave Barter wrote: ↑Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:05 pm
Look away Stu, look away.
Any recommendations for a set of relatively unobtrusive clip on guards for a bike with no mounts. I tried sks clip ons and hated them. Looking for something quite small at the front to limit spray and something better than an ass saver at the back.
When you say 'sks clip ons and hated them' can you be more specific as they do a vast range?
Only ask as I have a set of Veloflex with light use of rear and front never used.
Re: Gravel bike mudguards
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2022 9:01 pm
by Moder-dye
I have front and rear gravelhuggers from Mudhugger. I think they're great, but would prefer the rear to follow the wheel more.
I think the front gravelhugger and rear speed rocker would be ideal for me.
Re: Gravel bike mudguards
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 7:42 am
by jameso
For the front, some 0.8mm polypropelyne sheet and cut out a copy of a front MTB spray guard, made longer and narrower? I've made a few mudflaps from it and they're lasting well. Same stuff Asssavers are cut from.
A mini-mudhugger for the rear might work out ok if there's a seat stay bridge to fix it to.
Re: Gravel bike mudguards
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 8:56 am
by Kumquat
Re: Gravel bike mudguards
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 10:51 am
by PaulB2
The Path Less Pedaled bloke gave them a good review if that counts for anything.
Re: Gravel bike mudguards
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 11:58 am
by psling
Treat it like a classic car Dave, only go out in the dry...
Have you had a look at your (fairly) local cycling emporium
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/mudguards-clip-on/ ? A fair old selection there.
Re: Gravel bike mudguards
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 2:01 pm
by Mariner