Are mudguards worth it bike?

Mudguards aren’t only for your benefit, but your club-mates or riding buddies, too. If you ride on your own and are happy to forgo mudguards then that’s all very well, but if no-one likes a soggy chamois then even fewer like being hit in the face by a jet of cold, dirty water when following a wheel.

Why don t cyclists use mudguards?

Mudguards ruin the look of your bike and the purity of your ride, but they do keep you dry. Frank Strack ponders the issue.

How do I know what mudguards to buy?

The mudguard must be a little wider than your tyre so it does not rub. Full-length mudguards will also need enough clearance in the frame and forks. For example, a 32c wide road tyre is 32mm wide, so a mudguard that is 35mm wide would be ideal.

How do I know what size mudguards I need?

Mudguards are often sold without any tyre size guidance, just the width of the guard. In that case, you generally want a guard about 10mm wider than the tyre section.

Do bikes need front mudguards?

On wet roads, instead of enduring a constant muddy spray from your tyres, mudguards keep you — and the bike — largely dry. Even when riding through the rain, you’ll only get half as wet because you’re not being showered from below as well as above. What’s more, your expensive clothing stays clean(er).

How much clearance do you need for mudguards?

Aim for 10mm or more of space above the tyre. Full-length, frame-fitting mudguards attach to: eyelets on the frame and fork; the chainstay and seatstay braces; and the fork crown. If your bike doesn’t have eyelets at the dropouts, you can use P-clips fastened around the fork legs and seatstays instead.

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Are MTB mudguards worth it?

What makes the best MTB mudguard? Mudguards (or fenders) significantly reduce the amount of spray that fires off your front wheel, not only protecting you from a covering of mud, but also your bike and fork seals.

Do mudguards make a difference?

Mudguards might not be the sexiest accessory, but the truth is they bring huge advantages for very little weight or cost. They can actually boost your performance, simply by keeping you drier, warmer and more comfortable – you can ride and train longer and harder when you’re not soaking wet, frozen and miserable.