Will Crud Catcher Road Racer mudgraurds fit on my Sirrus Elite?

[icebergx]

Hi.
Anthother noob question.
I'm going to order my prefered mudguards tomorrow (Crud Catcher Road Racers) http://www.crudproducts.com/products/roadracer

Will these fit on the standard tyres I have on my Sirrus Elite (I think they're called 700C)?

Don't want to spend money on kit that won't fit.

Thanks.

 

[gaz]

The road racers fit 23mm tyres and below comfortably, and i've heard that they can just about fit 25mm but it is very tight!!

I think the stock for the sirrus is 28c, in which case it's a no.

 

[Globalti]

Just fitted a set on my Spesh Roubaix and they work pretty well. They are so minimal and snug fitting that you almost can't see them. My only problem was the nose piece dragging a little on the tyre and the video shows you how I dealt with that.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Aren't there mudguard eyes on that frame/forks and loads of clearance for standard 'guards? So why Road Racers - designed for frames with no clearance or provision for fitting 'guards and narrow tyres?

 

[icebergx]

Yes they are 28C.
So they definitely won't work?

 

[gaz]

No way will they work, they only just fit my 23c tyres, a 25 would be very tight, a 28 is a no way.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Quote from Roadracer packaging: "Fits:700x23c,700x25c", "For race bikes with minimum clearance", and, "Do not use with deep tread. Road tyres only". 28c tyres are deeper than 25c and while you could probably position the guards to clear the tyre, it may then be difficult to get the pilestrips that centre the guards in the right position. This part of the guard may also rub againsta wider tyre. The guards are also quite narrow in general and might not be as effective in dealing with the spray from a wider tyre. It would appear that the manufacturers consider them unsuitable for your sort of bike, and why not use lightweight full guards anyway? The Roadracers are great, especially for bikes with very little or no clearance, but they still allow a lot of crap through around the front changer/bottom - bracket/chainwheel area. Full guards would have the advantage of avoiding this.

 

[Speck]

I've just fitted Tortec on my Sirrus, from these people:

http://www.ukbikesdepot.com/products.php?plid=m2b0s80p2188

Photo on here:

http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=1037025&postcount=13

 

[icebergx]

Thanks for all your advice, I really appreciate it.
I'm a bit disappointed as I really like the look of these Crud guards.
Is there anything else, that has a low wheel clearance, that will fit my 28Cs?

Thanks.

 

[Speck]

Thanks for all your advice, I really appreciate it.
I'm a bit disappointed as I really like the look of these Crud guards.
Is there anything else, that has a low wheel clearance, that will fit my 28Cs?

Thanks.

The Tortec