Looking for the coolest Mudguards in town

[xxmimixx]

OK I know that they are fitted for a purpose but I d like them to look as nice as they can and not ruin my cx bike (to be) appearance, shallow I know

Anyway does anyone know where to find nice looking/sleek mudguards?

PS how do I find out what size I need for my bike?

 

[MontyVeda]

size wise they go by wheel size (26" or 700, or whatever), and tyre width. so for my MTB, i'd be looking for 26" x 2.35" (or wider)

 

[lulubel]

I don't think there are any mudguards that look remotely nice, so I just went for the ones that offer the most protection to self and bike.

 

[defy-one]

Sks chromoplastic i.silver or black. Not sexy but at least look ok and do the job well without rattles

 

[ColinJ]

Is your bike actually designed for mudguards? If it isn't, then your choices are more limited!

 

[xxmimixx]

thanks, for the replies. It's the Cube CX Disk Race, how do I tell if they can take mudguards?
The sks chromo look ok as the sks commuter road... I suppose the more minimalistic the better? Colours seem to be mostly black so far from adventurous..

 

[MontyVeda]

...
Colours seem to be mostly black so far from adventurous..

just get adventurous with yer nail varnish on 'em

ok, a bottle of nail varnish won't go very far... cover 'em in a job lot of bindi's from ebay... give 'em alight sanding and spray 'em to match your bike. It may not stay on 'til next winter but hey.

 

[ColinJ]

thanks, for the replies. It's the Cube CX Disk Race, how do I tell if they can take mudguards?

The bike would have significant clearance above the tyres and would will have eyelets (threaded holes) front and back for mounting them, as you can see sticking out of the bottom of these forks:

 

[ushills]

Giles Berthoud Carbon!

These are the coolest none stainless ones in town.

 

[ColinJ]

I don't think your bike is designed to take mudguards! You might be able to squeeze some Crud Roadracers on (see my signature link), but if not you would have to use clip-on guards like the SKS Race Blades or resort to some bodging, which I can't see you doing since you are concerned about them looking 'cool'!

 

[MattHB]

You could just put some raceblades on, depending on the coverage you want. Crud racers are good too if you have the clearance

 

[ColinJ]

I don't think your bike is designed to take mudguards! You might be able to squeeze some Crud Roadracers on (see my signature link), but if not you would have to use clip-on guards like the SKS Race Blades or resort to some bodging, which I can't see you doing since you are concerned about them looking 'cool'!

You could just put some raceblades on, depending on the coverage you want. Crud racers are good too if you have the clearance

Is there an echo in here ...?

 

[MattHB]

Is there an echo in here ...?

X-posted

 

[DCLane]

Zefal Swan mudguards look different and they come in road versions:

Front:

Rear:

 

[ColinJ]

Zefal Swan mudguards look different and they come in road versions

I don't think that they tick the 'coolest mudguards in town' box though!