Best Mudguards for Road Bike

I got my first mudguards when I joined a cycling club (Otley CC). I soon learnt that on winter training rides, mudguards were an absolute essential for club riding. 1 or 2 times riding at the back of the pack and you soon get the idea. The first mudguards I got were the traditional mudguard type like,  Chromoplastic mudguard I only remember that they took ages (much longer than they should) to put on. They were also a little fiddly and parts broke at a later stage.

Mudguards for a Racing Bike

My current road bikes don’t even have mudguard eyes. Therefore,  I need to use the flexible variety which are easy to attach. See: Clip on Race Blades They don’t need any screws and are quite an ingenious design. They are indispensable for road bikes without the mudguard eyes. It also doesn’t matter if there is a very narrow distance between the top tube and the rear wheel.

However, they are not without drawbacks - it is more difficult to get the mudguards in the exact position. They tend to slip a bit. I have had problems with the mudguards rubbing against the wheel. These problems are not insolvable and are probably more of a bad reflection on my mechanical skills than the product. However, if you want the absolute best protection, use the traditional style mudguards for better protection.

Recommended Product

• SKS lightweight Race Blade £27.99
• Easy mount
• Lightweight
• Fits all road bikes

• Winter Cycling Gear
• Mudguards at Wiggle