Mudguard recommendations

dcacooper
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Mudguard recommendations Jan 29, 2021 12:42:06 GMT

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Post by dcacooper on Jan 29, 2021 12:42:06 GMT

Hi All,

Just getting used to my new RC520 and loving it so far. However, definitely feel the need to fit mudguards for my Winter commutes etc..

Anyone have any recommendations for good quality, reasonably priced and easy to fit, guards suitable for this particular bike with the stock 28mm tyres. Ideally I would like them to also be easy to remove for Summer riding in the sunshine, but that is not a deal-breaker.

Thanks in advance.
David

jondxxx Rouleur "First things first but not necessarily in that order". Dr Who Posts: 1,014	Mudguard recommendations Jan 29, 2021 14:41:56 GMT chas likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jondxxx on Jan 29, 2021 14:41:56 GMT On my 540 which I think is very similar I have SKS Bluemels with 28mmm tyres. Seem well made and robust. I believe these are what Decathlon would fit to a new bike.
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Mel-in-Red Peloton Rider Techno Junkie now..😁 Posts: 277	Mudguard recommendations Jan 29, 2021 15:10:02 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mel-in-Red on Jan 29, 2021 15:10:02 GMT SKS Raceblades are what i have on my Ultra 500, easy to fit and remove.
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chas
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Mudguard recommendations Jan 29, 2021 15:13:48 GMT

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Post by chas on Jan 29, 2021 15:13:48 GMT

I've got the SKS Bluemels on my RC520 and would recommend them but there are other similar designs out there which would work just as well, you can get different widths and 35mm is about right. They're not particularly easy to fit and were designed for bikes with rim brakes so you'll need some extra bolts to the ones supplied. With most proper mudguards the initial fitting, adjusting and cutting the stays to length is a pain but once done it's relatively easy to undo a few bolts and remove/replace them.

dcacooper
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Mudguard recommendations Feb 4, 2021 12:45:08 GMT chas likes this

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Post by dcacooper on Feb 4, 2021 12:45:08 GMT

Hi all,

Thanks for your recommendations. Had already had a look at the Raceblades, and they had them in stock at my local bike shop, so went for a set of those. Exactly as described; easy to fit and remove and seem sturdy enough to survive a few Winters.

Only downside is the lack of any protection in front of the seat stay, but apart from them really effective.

Thanks,
David

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Post by dcacooper on Jan 29, 2021 12:42:06 GMT

Post by jondxxx on Jan 29, 2021 14:41:56 GMT

Post by Mel-in-Red on Jan 29, 2021 15:10:02 GMT

Post by chas on Jan 29, 2021 15:13:48 GMT

Post by dcacooper on Feb 4, 2021 12:45:08 GMT

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