Hello
I'd really appreciate some advice. I have a Dawes hybrid bike which is over 20 years old and I commute with everyday. My mudguards and pannier rack have finally packed it in and I'm struggling to know what to replace them with. I currently have the traditional full guards, which are great for doing the job, but there can be problems with them rubbing against the tyres, and lots of tweaking to stop this.
I've looked at pannier/mudguard combos that either I'm not sure will be very effective or I'm worried the clip on mudguard parts will soon be pinched. I'm also seeing racks that don't fix on the wheel axles and I'm suspicious there will be too much pannier movement. I've read several reviews of people having to adjust the racks a lot once they get them, which I'd rather avoid.
My priorities are:
Not getting muddy
Nothing quick release or likely to get nicked
Robust enough to to carry two full panniers regularly
I have cantilever breaks, tyres are 700c x 35, Ortlieb panniers.
Any advice will be gratefully received!
Thank you!
I'd really appreciate some advice. I have a Dawes hybrid bike which is over 20 years old and I commute with everyday. My mudguards and pannier rack have finally packed it in and I'm struggling to know what to replace them with. I currently have the traditional full guards, which are great for doing the job, but there can be problems with them rubbing against the tyres, and lots of tweaking to stop this.
I've looked at pannier/mudguard combos that either I'm not sure will be very effective or I'm worried the clip on mudguard parts will soon be pinched. I'm also seeing racks that don't fix on the wheel axles and I'm suspicious there will be too much pannier movement. I've read several reviews of people having to adjust the racks a lot once they get them, which I'd rather avoid.
My priorities are:
Not getting muddy
Nothing quick release or likely to get nicked
Robust enough to to carry two full panniers regularly
I have cantilever breaks, tyres are 700c x 35, Ortlieb panniers.
Any advice will be gratefully received!
Thank you!