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SKS Speedrocker

These mudguards do almost the impossible: look good on a racing or gravel bike! Installation went smoothly due to the clear instructions and the mounting straps stay in place. Even on singletrack, the mudguards stayed nicely in place. One note: the included frame protectors could have been slightly larger.

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Fitting takes a little time the first time, as the distances first have to be set correctly. The paint protection film, which can be applied before fitting, is an advantage. You should make sure that the Velcro is really tight, as otherwise the mudguard can easily slip out of place in the event of vibrations.

The instructions are not very clear, particularly the diagrams for the rubber inserts, but if you take the time to study them everything makes sense. You muust make sure that the velcro straps for the front mudguard are well tightened otherwise they will slide down after a few bumps on the road. If the rubber block inserts were made of a softer rubber they would grip better - the hard rubber tends to slip on the bike's fork. The rear mudguards are held on by rubber straps and are quite effective but spare ones should be included as they will eventually stretch and break, as rubber does. The mudguards work very well in the wet, only a small bit of mud staining below the bottom bracket, and no dreaded 'Skunk stripe' up my back.

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When assembling it, I still questioned the strength of the Velcro. Fortunately, those rods are long enough and I took off the attachment for the Velcro. Then you just get a round that you can screw perfectly to the frame or fork. This way, it forms a sturdy whole. Already rode through the rain several times and they do their job just fine

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The mudguards could be fitted quite smoothly. In use, I did notice that between the 2 parts of the front mudguard, water and dirt still splashed up. Not that much but still... In any case, it is much better than without mudguards.

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On my Berria allroad gravel bike, the front mudguard does not quite close around the fork nicely due to the angular shapes of the fork. Despite this, it does stay in place well

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Matches expectations, still spent more time putting it on than expected. Once seated very good!

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Stay reasonably clean with the wet road surface

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The mudguards do a very good job, even in heavy rain. They were a bit difficult to assemble though, so not recommended if you want to take them off and put them back on easily.

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The SKS SPEEDROCKER SET is the perfect solution if you don't have bolts on your bike but still want good protection from mud and rain (e. g. bike packing, commuting). I have 45mm tires, but 650B wheels, so it still fits, but the width does not cover the whole tire. Still the best product I could find online. It is also quite pricy, especially compared to other products from SKS.

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Have had this set mounted on my commuter bike for several weeks now. Protects well but you have to secure the front fender well otherwise it slowly sinks down. (Rubber bands) Now with velcro it stays in place better. Different way of mounting.

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Easy to attach mudguards and quick to install and remove.

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The assembly was a bit complicated but in the end the mudguards hold very well. The assembly principle allows a lot of tyre clearance. Due to the effort involved, they are more suitable as permanent mudguards.

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Excellent mudguards that can also handle thicker tyres. Sturdy mounting points with frame protectors and elastic attachment material. The fastening material at the front is Velcro, which does not work as well and you have to put it on a bit more often.

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Well thought-out product for gravel. Easy to fit after initial installation and adjustments. Tested in mud, very effective and easier to clean the bike. Tend to slip when used off-road.

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Ordered this mudguard set to be able to cycle outside in winter too. I currently ride with 32mm tyres, but there is plenty of room to fit a lot wider tyres. The instructions in the box are poor. Fortunately, SKS has a video on their YouTube channel that does explain very clearly how to install the mudguards. After this video, the installation went very easily. Also nice that transparent stickers are included to protect the frame from scratches. Furthermore, these stickers clearly indicate where to put everything back on during the next installation. This makes mounting and dismounting very easy after the first time. Best of all, the mudguards do not rattle once properly installed, even on bad roads and cobblestones.

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It takes a bit of time (30min) and dexterity to assemble the mudguards. Be sure to use the manual. Once fitted, they protect against splashing water and mud just fine. It is slightly less aesthetic, but that's just the way it is with mudguards.

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I have a bike with cantis and had to do a lot of tinkering and handiwork - i.e. changes. It's worth it for me, because the desired tyre-protection distance is noticeably better than before!

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Takes a minute or so to fit and remove the front two piece mudguard, the rear uses rubber straps so it can be taken on and off in a matter of seconds. If you’re leaving these on then they are rock solid once in place and offer good coverage (I’m running 38mm tyres)

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Mounted these mudguards on my gravel bike for the coming seasons. (Winter and autumn) I use the bike for commuting where I alternate asphalt and dirt roads. The mudguards stay perfectly in place in provide sufficient protection. I chose the mudguards over the bluemells to be able to remove them quickly if necessary! The front mudguards can normally only be fitted with a Velcro strap, but I added an extra quick-release fastener just to be sure!

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I only fitted the rear section.

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I used this on my Gravel bike when I'm commuting. The guards require you to cut the metal supports to length with snips, and an Allen key to tighten the precise height you want above your tire. They work well enough for blocking the water, though they don't go the full length of the rear tire, so the seat tube still gets dirt and water onto it, if that bothers you. At least your rear end and back are clean and dry.

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Easy to fit, good quality, discreet look. Effective in the rain.

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For my gravel bike/commuter, I was looking for a set of mudguards that were quick to mount (without the hassle of screws) and also fit over wide tyres (40mm). There are lugs on my gravel bike to attach mudguards to, but I find this solution from SKS a bit more practical in terms of installation. It looks less tidy, of course, but they are on quickly and off even quicker. Only the first time, you have to cut the metal holders to fit your frame - be careful not to cut them too short. On a cobblestone ride, this SKS Speedrocker stayed in place better than the standard set on the provided lugs on my colleague with the same frame! At the front, the tyre does need to be tightened well, otherwise it does slide down, which causes it to start rubbing against the tyre. At the back it stays firmly in place, no shaking or vibrating either. On a carbon frame it does scratch a bit, but not too badly: you can easily prevent this with insulating tape. What you do have to be careful with is the (extendable) rear flap. After a winter of bike commuting, this has sanded a considerable chunk out of the topcoat of the seattube. Probably due to dirt between the mudguard and frame... Here I ended up putting a rubber spacer in between myself, but this was best supplied with the Speedrocker anyway. Other than that, the Speedrocker does its job. Feet/shoes are a bit better protected, your back doesn't get too wet, and the bike definitely stays a bit cleaner (or less dirty) at the top. Compared to alternative mudguards, the Speedrocker set is a bit on the more expensive side, though. But you do get solid SKS quality in return.

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-Fixing it the first time was a bit of a puzzle, especially the exact places of fixing and sticking the protective film. -Protects well against splashing rainwater, also at the front. -Comment that mudguards are not suitable for suspension forks: nonsense. Simply attach to fork legs and there is nothing wrong.

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Very good and aesthetically pleasing mudguards. They could have been easier to install, but they will stay on until the spring, so it's not that bad.

These are a really good set of mudguards, snug fit, no rattle and easy to put on and off. The only reason for an 8 instead of a 10 is the use of velcro straps for the front mudguard - the rubber straps on the rear are so much better.

Rear stays dry well , front I find slightly less because the wing is 2 piece .

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Good mudguard, easy to fit and protects well

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Very good value for money, can’t beat the price! Very easy to fit, 20 mins and both fenders were on and ready to ride. There is some slight movement as they are fixed with straps rather than bolted, but generally stay put and easily adjusted if necessary. Would definitely recommend! Used for country road cycling, fitted to Specialized diverge e5 2021.

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Very flexible and offers great protection against the wet and dirt. I had to modify the rear guard as the cross bar between seat stays was an issue but I got a work around with my hacksaw.

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I had mudguards on my previous bike that fell on the tyre at every threshold. These stick well and are easy to (dis)assemble on your bike.

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Fitted to Cervelo Aspero with 35mm wide road tyres. Fairly straightforward to fit and give good clearance and coverage. Much more robust than others of this type. I tried the Crud Roadracer 3 first but that was useless. Only thing I would change for my bike would be to have a single piece front, as I have plenty of clearance through the fork, and do away with the Velcro front fittings & use the rubber straps like the rear. Oh, it could be longer at the back too, but that’s only an issue for the rider following!

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Great mud guards, easy to fit and good clearance .

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Easy to fit but disk only. Performance wise the rear keeps my back clean and dry, along with my saddle bag etc. The front keeps spray off my bottles but is less effective at keeping it off my feet. Neither guard keeps massive amounts of water off the chain set. I like that they fit wide tyres, and that spray is kept off my back.

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Fairly easy to fit. During my first ride there was a lot of surface water. My back stayed clean and dry, but my feet got wet. My bottle and light stayed dry, showing that the front guard works OK,although a bigger mud-flap would have improved things further. Altogether pretty-good for clip-on guards.