Get mudguards closer to the wheel

[gaz]

So I've got myself a crosser and i've added some full length mudguards, however because i've added 25x700c tyres the distance between the guards and the wheel is a little too much.

I need some kind of plate that I can use to bolt onto the brake bridge and then bolt the guard bracket onto that.

Does anyone know where I could get such a fitting? Looked in b&q but I couldn't find anything suitable.

 

[jonny jeez]

too big?

 

[grumpyoldgit]

I can make a drop plate for you,what hole centres do you want?

 

[Davidc]

Hello gaz - I solved this by buying some slotted metal bracket things at B&Q, bending the bit of the mudguard bracket that goes upwards to the bridge through 90 deg so it's parallel to the guard, with a bolt through it first.

The B&Q bracket cut down to 1 hole on one side popped over the bolt, and the other side lined up then cut off at bridge hole height.

Finally the remaining bit of B&Q bracket fixed in place.

It worked for me on my last bike - hope it helps. That was when I changed from 27" to 700c rims.

Could do it with any old piece of metal and drill holes to suit.

 

[jonny jeez]

or these perhaps $2.00 each
http://www.secure-it.com/shop/produ...ducts_id/97?osCsid=ri5jr863460tm5eega357uoc96

 

[gaz]

I can make a drop plate for you,what hole centres do you want?

I may have to take you up on that if I can't find anything. Thanks.

 

[gaz]

or these perhaps $2.00 each
http://www.secure-it.com/shop/produ...ducts_id/97?osCsid=ri5jr863460tm5eega357uoc96

That is pretty much what I need. Now I just need a uk seller.

 

[Banjo]

GrumpyOld Git is stood poised with hacksaw and file at the ready. Give him the hole diameters and centers and unleash the dogs of war...

 

[Mo1959]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/X10-METAL..._Material_Nails_Fixing_MJ&hash=item3f17ebf0cb Would these be any good?