Mudguards for Genesis CDF

[Rustybucket]

Ive just ordered the Genesis CDF 931, Im changing the tyres to Conti 4 seasons 28mm. Can anyone recommend any mudguards that are easy to fit? Ive heard its tricky due to the disc brakes? Not fussed how much they cost - just want decent ones.

Thanks

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

Your welcome..

http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/blog/25/01/12/mudguards-tyres-for-your-genesis-cross-bike

 

[uphillstruggler]

Ive just ordered the Genesis CDF 931, Im changing the tyres to Conti 4 seasons 28mm. Can anyone recommend any mudguards that are easy to fit? Ive heard its tricky due to the disc brakes? Not fussed how much they cost - just want decent ones.

Thanks

we need pictures, with or without the mud guards!

 

[CharlesF]

Ive just ordered the Genesis CDF 931, Im changing the tyres to Conti 4 seasons 28mm. Can anyone recommend any mudguards that are easy to fit? Ive heard its tricky due to the disc brakes? Not fussed how much they cost - just want decent ones.

Thanks

Good choice of tyre. I have black SKS Reflectives on my CdF; I can post a pic of the front fitting, not the most elegant, but I like the protection they give:

As a mudguard pioneer we have developed the BLUEMELS mudguard set utilizing 3M reflective material.
This ensures a better visibility in dark hours and thus more safety on the road. It shall be understood as an additional feature and is not a replacement for spoke reflectors or reflective tyres.
The reflective BLUEMELS mudguard set comes in two colours (silver & black) including a rear reflector plus an extended mud flap in the front.


rim: 28"
color: Black and Silver Reflective
weight: 592 g
Length front fender: 780 mm
length rear fender: 1285 mm
Art.No. 11007​

 

[Rustybucket]

finaly getting round to buy some now - what extra bolts do i need to buy? on the Genesis blog there are contrasting opinions between a M4 & M5 bolt??
Thanks for any help

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

M4

 

[vickster]

If you're concerned about fitting and not about cost, get a good LBS to do for you. Indeed, the dealer should do it for free especially if you buy the mudguards from them

 

[CharlesF]

finaly getting round to buy some now - what extra bolts do i need to buy? on the Genesis blog there are contrasting opinions between a M4 & M5 bolt??
Thanks for any help

My guards were fitted by the LBS, here are pics of the fittings

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

Horrible.

 

[CharlesF]

Horrible.

Keeps the bike clean, I can ride in all weather and I know how to take them off when needed

 

[andrew_s]

on the Genesis blog there are contrasting opinions between a M4 & M5 bolt??

The bolts are M5 (standard for all mudguard bosses, bottle cage bolts, most rack bosses etc).
The confusion arises because they frequently take a 4 mm allen key.

The stand-off spacer in the Genesis blog looks the neatest solution.
If you can't get a suitable spacer anywhere else, St John Street sell a 41mm "headlamp offset spacer" for £5.

 

[Rustybucket]

The bolts are M5 (standard for all mudguard bosses, bottle cage bolts, most rack bosses etc).
The confusion arises because they frequently take a 4 mm allen key.

The stand-off spacer in the Genesis blog looks the neatest solution.
If you can't get a suitable spacer anywhere else, St John Street sell a 41mm "headlamp offset spacer" for £5.

Thanks Im assuming I will need to buy 4 of these spacers? Thanks again

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

Thanks Im assuming I will need to buy 4 of these spacers? Thanks again

Two spacers one for the front and one for the rear, you only need to put a spacer on the disc side. Sorry for the M4 misinformation I got it off the Genesis blog.

 

[Rustybucket]

Two spacers one for the front and one for the rear, you only need to put a spacer on the disc side. Sorry for the M4 misinformation I got it off the Genesis blog.

Brilliant - Thanks - saves me £10

ill get everything ordered and let you know how I get on - wish me luck!!!

 

[Bodhbh]

My guards were fitted by the LBS, here are pics of the fittings...

They gave their artistic side free reign with those curves! You only need to put a simple kink in the stays!