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02-02-02, 07:23 AM
Just replaced the broken rear mudguard on my commuter with an SKS chromoplastic one. Compared to the old ESGE mudguard on my touring bike (SKS bought out ESGE) , the new model is a piece of crude rubbish.
There is no fluted section to stick between the chain stays.
The attatchment to the chainstay bridge simply doesnt work; I had to use zip ties.
Evey part of the design has been made cruder and simpler to cut costs.
They have even stopped making the 40mm width which is perfect for mid-range tyres, you have a choice of racing or hybrid widths.
They had a classic product that should have been available for years to come, and they screwed it up.Grrrrrrrrrr
There is no fluted section to stick between the chain stays.
The attatchment to the chainstay bridge simply doesnt work; I had to use zip ties.
Evey part of the design has been made cruder and simpler to cut costs.
They have even stopped making the 40mm width which is perfect for mid-range tyres, you have a choice of racing or hybrid widths.
They had a classic product that should have been available for years to come, and they screwed it up.Grrrrrrrrrr