Bike equipment for autumn: Mudguards for fixed and quick mounting

Mudguards: The Specialised Dry-Tech Fender

The aluminium mudguards reach far around the tyre and offer excellent splash protection. They have a high-quality finish and are comparatively heavy. The set is available for three different tyre widths.

• Price: 80 Euro >> available here
• Variants: 35, 42, 52 mm wide

SKS Speedrocker

The Speedrocker set only fits bikes with disc brakes. (The Raceblade model is suitable for rim brakes) Its one-size-fits-all design covers a wide range of tyres; with very slim tyres, the main point of criticism is likely to be the appearance due to the large protrusion. At 415 grams, the SKS mudguards are no lightweight.

• Price: 50 Euro >> available here
• Tyre width: 23 - 42 mm

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Tips on mudguards for road and gravel bikes

• The right fixing points: Most gravel bikes now have mounting eyelets. Before buying a mudguard, you should definitely check whether they fit your bike.
• The correct mudguard width: The mudguard should be half a centimetre wider than the tyre on both sides. With a 28 mm tyre, this means a mudguard width of 38 millimetres.
• The right distance to the tyre: There should be one centimetre of space between the tyre and mudguard to prevent stones and sticks from getting stuck.
• The right paint protection: To prevent the mudguard mount from scratching the paintwork, protective film should be applied to the attachment points. This is included with most mudguards; if necessary, a strip of insulating tape will also do.
• The right tool: In the case of mudguards for fixed mounting, the struts usually have to be shortened. This requires either bolt cutters or a hacksaw. Then cover the end of the strut with a plastic cap.
• The right adapters: For racers without threaded eyelets, special retrofit eyelets can come to the rescue. These are available, for example, from SKS, Tubus or as a range of clamps from BGS in DIY stores or online shops.