Low clearance mud guards for Cube Peloton?

[mrvandango]

Hi guys, I'm on the look out for a set of mud guards for my Cube, and I was interested in a set of these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CRUD-Road...K_SportGoods_CyclAcces_RL&hash=item4861c93a64

However, I've just spotted a set for sale where the seller suggests that at least 1cm of clearance is required between the tyre and the bottom of the steerer tube/caliper.. I've just had a look at my bike and I'd say I've got around 5mm to play with at most.

Does anybody have any experience of fitting mudguards with such a small gap and if so any suggestions?

Many thanks!

 

[potsy]

Those should be fine for your bike, they are fiddly to fit and can need a lot of re-adjustment to get them spot on.

You are limited with such small clearance, I use SKS Raceblades with fit easier but don't give the coverage of the ones you link to.

 

[mrvandango]

That's brilliant, thanks potsy.. I did look at the raceblades, but as you say, there is good coverage on the cruds.

 

[The Brewer]

I've had both and totally agree with Potsy, Raceblades are a lot less hassle

 

[potsy]

They do Raceblade longs now too which give better coverage, still not as much as the Cruds but I think they are more sturdy.

 

[Cubist]

The cruds fitted my Peloton with 23mm tyres very nicely, no rubbing, and after initial fitting faff, no main issues. With the Aksium/Aksion 25mm tyres on the next model there was enough rub on the front to really, really pee me off. I eventually cured it by letting 10psi out of the tyre, which shows just how critical the clearance is!

 

[400bhp]

I will keep saying this until someone listens, somewhere...

PDW metal fenders. Throw your cruds and raceblades in the bin.

 

[potsy]

I will keep saying this until someone listens, somewhere...

Most people have you on ignore don't they?

Have you got a pic of them fitted, would be interested in seeing one?

 

[lozcs]

I bought some Crud raceblades last week - putting off putting them on as it's like a bloody airfix kit...

 

[GrasB]

I will keep saying this until someone listens, somewhere...

PDW metal fenders. Throw your cruds and raceblades in the bin.

Good luck with those if you have close fitting stays & bridges

 

[BigAl68]

Stuck some cruds on last week. Watched some bloke on YouTube and then it took maybe half and hour. Really nice fit and my winter bike is now winter proofed.

 

[400bhp]

Good luck with those if you have close fitting stays & bridges

I do. They work.

I took some pics but they are on the phone.

 

[vickster]

I bought some Crud raceblades last week - putting off putting them on as it's like a bloody airfix kit...

Buy from evans and they'll fit them for you for free

 

[GrasB]

I do. They work.

I took some pics but they are on the phone.

If you're talking about these then obviously not a close fitting frame then! Absolutely no way you'd get those on my upright frames.

 

[400bhp]

If you're talking about these then obviously not a close fitting frame then! Absolutely no way you'd get those on my upright frames.

Are you saying i am making it up. You feckin clown.