After a long search I think I've finally found 'the one' in terms of fatbike mudguards that I'm happy with. I received the SKS Fatboard Set this morning so here's a few pictures and a mini-review of the product.

Firstly, the front mudguard is a downtube mounted one that ties around the downtube using supplied Velcro strips. These strips are very long so you do need to cut them down to size. The amount of strip that provides the grip is only around an inch so the security of the mount remains to be seen.

The rear mudguard is a copy of the front one with an added seatpost mount bracket. I've had to remove my light in order to get the position I wanted (horizontal) and there are two hinge points that help you to choose your desired position. If you have your seatpost quite high then you should not have any issues with any seatpost mounted lights interfering. Being short, my seatpost is quite low so I'll be getting a light that attaches to the back of my saddle.

Installation is very simple. The front mudguard is fitted using two Velcro straps, although I did have to remove and refit my bottle cage so that the lower strap could be secured to the downtube. The rear mudguard requires a 4mm hex wrench to adjust the two pivot points. The rubberised fabric strap that secures the mudguard to the seatpost can be adjusted easily by hand. This ease of fitting also makes the mudguard very easy to steal, but that's not an issue for me as I never leave my bike unattended out on a ride.

The grip on the seatpost is very good and the mudguard stays in place if knocked by your knee when mounting the bike.

Here's the finished look on my bike.












Pros: German engineering, quality, looks, ease of fitting
Cons: Easy to steal