Winter/Commuting Bike

[uclown2002]

Well have them try Otherwise, call Cannondale UK and ask which guards fit if they know?

I fully agree, who wants to fit mudguards!

Tks. I've fired off an email to Cannondale UK but will pop into Evans next week.

 

[sazzaa]

I have but not good advice so far. They initially told me full mudguards wouldn't fit, then when I point out it's meant to, they adviced the SKS Raceblades XL would work. This only fits a 25-32mm tyre. CAADX has 35mm standard which I'll be keeping until snow time then will fit a 35mm studded tyre.

So not much progress on that front. I'd probably get better advice in the shop but it's not particularly close but will make a trip next week.

I'd guess sks p45's would probably fit, they only just fit onto my cx (there's not a huge clearance) and I have 35mm tyres. Why bother with the studded tyre? Normal cx ones will work fine unless you're on proper ice?

 

[uclown2002]

I'd guess sks p45's would probably fit, they only just fit onto my cx (there's not a huge clearance) and I have 35mm tyres. Why bother with the studded tyre? Normal cx ones will work fine unless you're on proper ice?

That's the one I 'chose' before Evans said they wouldn't fit! Thanks for advice ref tyres also. I maybe should try the stock tyres in Winter first. I'm intending to commute so thought I'd need the studded tyre in snow!

So typical 35 mm CX tyres should be fine in most winter conditions? What would you consider exceptions? Heavy snow and or compacted ice?

 

[sazzaa]

That's the one I 'chose' before Evans said they wouldn't fit! Thanks for advice ref tyres also. I maybe should try the stock tyres in Winter first. I'm intending to commute so thought I'd need the studded tyre in snow!

So typical 35 mm CX tyres should be fine in most winter conditions? What would you consider exceptions? Heavy snow and or compacted ice?

Well to be honest, I wouldn't be cycling to work if the conditions are sheet ice or thick snow/slush. It's all very well being able to cycle in those conditions but I have no faith in drivers being able to cope, I've lived here all my life and I'm still amazed at the amount of people who can't drive in our normal winter conditions (there can be snow/ice on the ground for weeks on end up here). I value my life too much to risk cycling next to folk who can't control their cars! I'd say stick with the stock tyres and see how you get on, mine are surprisingly grippy...

 

[uclown2002]

I don't see many cars on my commute in as I set off at 0415 hrs, so not too worried about them. Returning at 1800 hrs, I will encounter a few but try quieter roads to avoid. Off course quieter roads are not as well treated so hence the dilemma regarding tyres. I thought I'd need a studded tyre if lying or compacted snow but maybe should try out the stock tyres.

 

[oldstrath]

I don't see many cars on my commute in as I set off at 0415 hrs, so not too worried about them. Returning at 1800 hrs, I will encounter a few but try quieter roads to avoid. Off course quieter roads are not as well treated so hence the dilemma regarding tyres. I thought I'd need a studded tyre if lying or compacted snow but maybe should try out the stock tyres.

My experience is that standard road tyres are actually fine most of the time provided you're careful. Cx tyres certainly plenty. As Sazzaa says, it's the drivers who are really scary!

 

[Berties]

i have ben riding full carbon for a couple of years and have bought a genisis crois de fer 2014 for the winter,and am loving it have taken the cx tyres off at present and have 28 gators for autumn,breaking no strava segments at present but flys down hills,having to build up miles again as it is heavy,but its a real ride and at just over a grand its fun for the winter

 

[Folano]

I've got a kinesis racelight for a winter bike, loads room for mudguards and thicker tyres.
You need mudguards in winter, to protect your kit and also the rest of teh group around you.
Do't really agree that a winter bike is a hack bike, really you will probably spend as much time riding it as your good weather bike so might as well make it a good one.

 

[themosquitoking]

Don't know if you resolved the mudguard issue yet but we bought my wife a set the other week that look stunning and i reckon they'll fit any tyre size. If i could find the invoice i would tell you what they are, she's back tomorrow so i'll find out then.

 

[uclown2002]

Don't know if you resolved the mudguard issue yet but we bought my wife a set the other week that look stunning and i reckon they'll fit any tyre size. If i could find the invoice i would tell you what they are, she's back tomorrow so i'll find out then.

Please do. Getting conflicting advice form Evans online, so was going to wait until delivery of bike before dealing with mudguards.

 

[themosquitoking]

Here's some photos that i hope display the beauty of them to some degree with one of the brake area for a clearance guide. From the side you can hardly see them and from the top they look like tyres, the tyres on the bike now are 28s so i don't think slearance is going to be an issue.

 

[DG145]

Please do. Getting conflicting advice form Evans online, so was going to wait until delivery of bike before dealing with mudguards.

Hi, I've got the Cannondale Ultegra CAADX, so probably mainly the same bike apart from that. I've got SKS P45 Wide Mudguards, and they work absolutely fine.

These: http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/sks-p45-mudguards-wide-road I had them fitted when I bought it, with the 35mm Sammy Slicks that came with it. Now running 32mm Marathons.

 

[uclown2002]

Hi, I've got the Cannondale Ultegra CAADX, so probably mainly the same bike apart from that. I've got SKS P45 Wide Mudguards, and they work absolutely fine.

These: http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/sks-p45-mudguards-wide-road I had them fitted when I bought it, with the 35mm Sammy Slicks that came with it. Now running 32mm Marathons.

Great to know thanks.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/sks/mudguards-wide-road-ec004915#select


Are these the same? Your link says they no longer come with mudflaps and the evans image shows a mudflap so they could be one and the same, certainly 45 mm wide at evans.

 

[DG145]

Mine have a mudflap on the front mudguard (although not quite as big as the one shown on your link). The Evans silver ones look like a decent deal.