I have a Kona Dr Dew and came with guards when I bought it new. The first thing I did, I removed them and stored in the shed. After a few wet rides I put them back one. Way to go. The bike even looks more retro now. Cheers
I go with a DIY invisible (clear) rear crud and mud shield that attached to the seatpost ir is transferrable to any bike except recumbents. It is 18 inches long for full coverage and is adjustable.😃
If I was building up a winter road bike now I'd go full metal mudguards! For years I rode all winter without anything but I never won any prizes for it.
Fitted properly they are the best solution I think. Annoying when they rattle, but that can be sorted. As you say....no prizes for a wet back and a face full of field wash 😫
I've got SKS clip ons, that's all that would fit my bike. They are used by everyone on our club rides to prevent spraying the person behind you. I'm not keen on them as feel like they slow you down with weight and aero drag but they do make a big difference to keeping everyone a bit cleaner and dryer.
I'm not concerned about aero drag in the wet. I am more concerned about slippery wet roads. For that reason alone I go a little slower or I'll take a bike with knobby tires and my trusty invisible (clear) rear crud /shield😄
I'm on the fence. Yes for practicality, on my daily it makes more sense. But not on my gravel bike, that's for fun and getting wet and muddy is half the fun.
I don’t like the look, but…. they are essential really. Who wants their bikes to wear prematurely?! As you get older you worry less about looks and want practicality.
I have a Kona Dr Dew and came with guards when I bought it new. The first thing I did, I removed them and stored in the shed. After a few wet rides I put them back one. Way to go. The bike even looks more retro now.
Cheers
I go with a DIY invisible (clear) rear crud and mud shield that attached to the seatpost ir is transferrable to any bike except recumbents. It is 18 inches long for full coverage and is adjustable.😃
Yes
I would get some on. Depending. If it's a dry Sunday rider, then I would skip mate 👍
If I was building up a winter road bike now I'd go full metal mudguards! For years I rode all winter without anything but I never won any prizes for it.
Fitted properly they are the best solution I think.
Annoying when they rattle, but that can be sorted.
As you say....no prizes for a wet back and a face full of field wash 😫
I've got SKS clip ons, that's all that would fit my bike. They are used by everyone on our club rides to prevent spraying the person behind you. I'm not keen on them as feel like they slow you down with weight and aero drag but they do make a big difference to keeping everyone a bit cleaner and dryer.
I think some clubs insist on mudguards for winter group rides don't they?
@@thefreebikes4kidschannel279 It's certainly frowned upon to turn up without them. Some clubs may indeed make it a rule.
I'm not concerned about aero drag in the wet. I am more concerned about slippery wet roads. For that reason alone I go a little slower or I'll take a bike with knobby tires and my trusty invisible (clear) rear crud /shield😄
I'm on the fence. Yes for practicality, on my daily it makes more sense. But not on my gravel bike, that's for fun and getting wet and muddy is half the fun.
I'm a bit like that with the gravel bike too.
I cannot imagine a bike without mudguards. They make the bike look nicer too. imho.
I thought it was just me!
I think they look nicer too!!
Velo orange ❤
Mountain bikers ride in the mud and barely bother. You wash your kit after your ride anyway.
I don’t like the look, but…. they are essential really. Who wants their bikes to wear prematurely?! As you get older you worry less about looks and want practicality.
I totally agree....the older I get,the less form matters over function.