Advice for mudguards on cyclocross
11-20-16, 08:30 AM
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Advice for mudguards on cyclocross
I have a cyclocross bike that I've put thinner tyres on for commuting (around 25mm). However, I'm now looking to install some mudguards (aka fenders in the US). I'm pretty sure I can install them on the back wheel, but the front fork is looking troublesome.
How will I fix the mudguard to the forks when there is very little there to fix them to?
The forks look like this:
https://tedscycles.com.au/image/cache...-1000x1000.JPG
Any advice is gratefully received.
TIA
Adam
How will I fix the mudguard to the forks when there is very little there to fix them to?
The forks look like this:
https://tedscycles.com.au/image/cache...-1000x1000.JPG
Any advice is gratefully received.
TIA
Adam
11-21-16, 12:02 PM
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you should look on the inside of the fork for fender mounts or down near the axle.
11-21-16, 01:39 PM
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Giant TCX SLR2? From the pic on the website, there is a fender eyelet by the thru axle, but I'd be concerned about mounting under the crown. I'd look at something like an SKS raceblade.
You don't get as much coverage as a full fender but it may work out.
You don't get as much coverage as a full fender but it may work out.
11-21-16, 01:46 PM
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Yea Having over shot the mark for a commuter ^^ something like that is your best Option ..
You could also shop for another bike not so CX Race Focused that has Fittings for Mudguards and a rear Rack
to be a More Practical as a Commuter..
You could also shop for another bike not so CX Race Focused that has Fittings for Mudguards and a rear Rack
to be a More Practical as a Commuter..
11-21-16, 02:15 PM
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As mentioned above:
Wiggle | SKS Raceblade Pro | Mudguards
Might work if the fender doesn't have to be anchored to the top of the fork.
Wiggle | SKS Raceblade Pro | Mudguards
Might work if the fender doesn't have to be anchored to the top of the fork.
11-21-16, 02:50 PM
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The Crud Roadracer Mk2/Mk3 look pretty great, and would likely be the route I'd have taken had I not decided to basically fabricate all of my mounts from scratch, and modify a pair of Planet Bike polycarb fenders to fit.
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Not sure about MK3's, but MK2's need to be anchored to the top of the fork as well, but using small zip ties. I was also think that it could easily be done with fork OP mentioned using some such ties.
11-21-16, 05:40 PM
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Zipties always work.
11-23-16, 12:05 AM
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Fork Crown Daruma
Velo Orange makes something that might work called a Daruma. If you have any sort of a hole you could use this.
I swear I've heard of people just shoving a cork up the fork crown and mount it to that.
I swear I've heard of people just shoving a cork up the fork crown and mount it to that.
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