commuting mudguard


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Commuter diaries - mudguards on conventional road bikes, functional yes, faff yes!

I have been deliberating for a while now whether to take off my mudguards on the road bike? They have never really come off since last year (which says a lot about riding this summer), yes they are practical and useful for commuting but they do spoil the lines and are (in my opinion) a faff to fit and maintain on a conventional 700c road bike. I have just got back from a lunch time spin for an hour and while I appreciate not having a wet arse, they did rub on the entire ride especially when out of the saddle, so off they have come!

SKS Velo 42 Urban mudguard

Price: 
£14.99

SKS Urban Velo 42 Urban mudguard won't make you irresistible to the opposite sex when powering through town on your fixer, cut your personal best by ten seconds or offer unparalleled protection through a monsoon. They might keep you dryer and cleaner though, being a slightly different take on the humble-clip on guard for cost-conscious short-haul commuters wanting to arrive at the office without the unbecoming tell-tale racoon stripe. However, mounting hardware isn't to the brands' traditionally high standards and careful bike prep is a must to avoid scratching pretty paintwork.