Reviews over the
SKS Raceblade Pro XL
Photos from customers
1 / 5
dissatisfied
bought for cycling in wet conditions but they are in the shed. On the front mudguard, the adjusters run into the spokes and on the rear mudguard, the rods are too short to fit properly into the adjusters. The top rods are a mm in and go out while cycling. Unfortunately, still a wet and cold butt.
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4 / 5
Great set
Great set only when wet and windy, a lot of water still blows onto your legs via the front. Could go a bit further at the front
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5 / 5
Top purchase, really worth it
The rear driver will also enjoy your purchase.
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5 / 5
Good product, robust, lots of settings.
Quite long to adjust the first time, but it's also an advantage because it's long to adjust because you can adapt them just right. For my information, I use them on a Giant TCR 2021, and they fit just under the down tube.
4 / 5
Good and easy to apply .
Installed once, no problems, protects well against rain. I did have to adjust the rubbers to fasten the mudguards, as they did not fit nicely around the frame. Now they fit well and stay in place better.
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5 / 5
Almost as good as fixed guards...
These are a bit of a faff to set up initially, but once adjusted are excellent. Of course they don't quite offer the protection of fully fitted longboards, but they still do the job very well and I can now run 28mm's through winter and remove in a minute when its dry. Plus the matte black makes you look cooler, which in turn makes you go faster.
5 / 5
Simplicity
After spending “hours” previously fitting various other mud guards the simplicity of fitting these was a joy.
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5 / 5
Sks race blade,does what it is supposed to do.
Mounted on a fixie bike. Sits very nice/tight around the tires. Mounting was pretty fast, too.
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5 / 5
Do the job
Easy to fit and keep the winter muck off
5 / 5
Good spartans for rain rides on the racer
Mudguards work perfectly, should have bought earlier
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4 / 5
Doing what they are made for at an affordable price
Keep your back dry at an affordable price
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4 / 5
Very good value for money, good protection for both bike and rider
I've already tried several mudguards, and this one seems to be the best suited to road bikes for wet weather and winter.
4 / 5
Useful in wet conditions, but nicer without it
Assembly and disassembly is easy. Rear legs on the short side for me on a 60 cm Bulls Harrier from 2010
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5 / 5
Keeps me and my fellow riders from the worsted it.
Once set up to fit the bike , it takes no time at all to take off clean and refit !
5 / 5
Easy solution against splashing water!
very good product!
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4 / 5
Fiddly But Worth It
Great mudguards once fitted. My biggest issue was that the instruction booklet didn't say that the rubber U shaped section which goes over the mudguard itself can be slid up and down to assist with positioning. Once I worked that out fitting was easy but still a bit fiddly. Quite a lot of movement in the guards once fitted so leave pleanty of space between the front of your rear guard and the brakes.
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5 / 5
A purchase you think, if only I had bought them earlier!
A fellow cyclist had these on his bike and after some explanation I was convinced. Last weekend I cycled 70 km in the rain and I am super satisfied with them. They do their job super, I hardly have to clean the bike as a large part is absorbed by the mudguards.
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5 / 5
Top purchase if you want to keep cycling even in wet weather
Mounting it is a bit of work, but not difficult and afterwards it is easy to dismantle and quickly put it back on again next year. After a ride on wet roads, the bike is still clean and dry and the chain a lot less dirty. A must for anyone who wants to cycle through autumn/winter. It does look less beautiful, but beautiful cyclists only ride their bikes in the sun ;)
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5 / 5
Perfect
My 1st purchase from mantle and there will be more to come. Just a perfect picture.
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4 / 5
Good. Nice and clean.
Meets expectations
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4 / 5
Nice convenient product.
Does its job, permanently attached with webbing straps for commuting bike. Rear fender could be longer to get the perfect fit to the wheel.
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5 / 5
Best on the market
Read the manual well for safety. XL definitely not too thick for my 28mm tyres.
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5 / 5
Top mudguard
Keeping dry feet and dry backside for as long as possible :-)
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4 / 5
Great set for the wet months
It took some figuring out before I found the right set for my road bike. There is a lot on offer and the differences are not always clear. This set meets my expectations and gives sufficient protection against dirt and wetness. The set is easy to put on and take off.
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5 / 5
Good quality, rattle-free, adjustment is reasonable
Front end went on easily. Due to the bent rear fork, the bars are just too short. As a result, I had to take off a small piece near the brake. It does sit firmly and doesn't rattle and you don't get a mark on your back/ass. An option for longer rods (if the hardware stores were loose I could see if welding rods have the same but) would be nice.
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5 / 5
Does perfectly what it is supposed to do.
It took some puzzling to adjust and assemble it properly. After one-time adjustment, it is easy to (dis)assemble. Amazing how well it keeps the water and dirt away. No more wet backs and feet in these wet times of year. Mounted on Trek Emonda SL6 with 28 mm tyres.
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4 / 5
Great Mudguards - Clean Butt
Having put off buying mudguards for a couple of season I decided this year that this winter I will not look like I have been caught short on the rear! I bought my son and I the XL version as we ride Spesh Diverges with 30mm rubber and they cover the tyre perfectly. They take a bit of adjusting to get the position right (I still need to tweak them a bit more I think) and the do move a bit (the bracket isn't the same radius as my seatstays) but they kept me dry on a 152km ride that had a lot of standing water. As there is no front bit on the front guard, I did notice a bit of spray when going fast downhill as the water that would flick forward when going slow., goes up and then onto you when going fast. Maybe I shouldn't go fast in the wet. They come with sticky vinyl frame protectors and I put a bit of electrical tape where the rubber wraps the frame too. Delivery was rapid. Recommended.
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4 / 5
it's a good product
simple 23 tyre mounting, I took pro XL, impeccable. the front does the job, for the rear no miracle you'll get water splashing on the rear of the frame, that's my case, but at least the back stays clean, I added collars for extra strength, see photos.
4 / 5
Good protection.
Does what it needs to do, fine.
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5 / 5
Fits well
Tried it first time, all good. Easy to adjust too!
5 / 5
Good quality product and easy to fit.
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5 / 5
Excellent
Easy to fit ,and remove , keeps you and your cassete and mech clean , great pice of kit
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5 / 5
Look no Further - you won't be dissappointed.
Excellent Product - has become the 'Standard' Mudguards for this Winter with my Cycling Club colleagues - all happy with Quality / Performance / Fitting / Price
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5 / 5
Does what it needs to do.
Fine mudguards, holds back water well. Solid material.
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5 / 5
Sturdy and very easy to fit.
Wide range of adjustment make them very easy to fit perfectly. Also only take seconds to remove or re-install. The rear guard could do with being longer on the front edge (It just goes up to the brake calliper) to protect the gears/chain a bit more.
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4 / 5
Beware of small size bike
For a bike with rim brakes, I think a good option. (Better would be if the rear mudguard extends to bracket) At the back, it's otherwise fine once set. I would secure it with tiewraps though (there are grooves in there for that) instead of the rubber bands and leave it on all winter because then it sits a bit more firmly. Other problem: the front mudguard does not fit me because of my small bike size (50cm). Too little space between wheel and down tube. Thought it would just about do, but it rattled against my bike at bumps. Now I have the SKS S board, which has no bend in the stem. It does not go down as far, so slightly less protection for your feet, but certainly a good alternative if the raceblade doesn't fit.
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5 / 5
excellent product
easy to attach, does its job well
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5 / 5
Top product!
I should have bought this one years earlier
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5 / 5
Great mudguards
Great size and very easy to fit
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5 / 5
Great quality and so easy to fit and remove
Great quality product so easy to attach/remove
4 / 5
Dry back, dirty front
Bought these for my road bike. I was previously used to the mudrocker from on my gravel bike, which is both longer at the back and has some kind of extension at the front. The Raceblade now keeps my rear end dry, but because it is too short at the front and rear, my seattube, drivetrain and my front end (splashing water) still get dirty. Of course, that's also partly the fault of the bike itself, which has no frame to install longer mudguards.
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4 / 5
Great product, works well!
Drove it once, no complaints.
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5 / 5
Perfect
Easy to install and probably fits almost every bike due to its system. Once on your bike, it does its job perfectly.
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5 / 5
Quality product and a great match for my Canodale bike!
4 / 5
Quick to attach, simple and works great.
Was fast to set up on my bike. Theres no fixings to the bike itself which was much easier. They keep a low profile and stay In their position. I took them out in the pouring rain and they didn't move at all - i even went up/down curbs which can shift others out of position. You can clip them on and off with ease. Most important they keep you dry and send any water/dirt away from the rider.
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5 / 5
Fantastic mudguards for cycles without the normal fixings.
Very good at keeping the wet and dirt from soiling cloths and the cycle. Very easy to fit and remove
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4 / 5
Easy to place, stable and protects well
4 / 5
Am happy with it! Good investment.
Satisfied, no more splashes on my back and rump
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5 / 5
superblades for the winter months.
I bought them because you have a lot of splashing water and sand in winter, especially along the coast. Now that's not a bad thing, but now my back stays dry and my frame reasonably clean. Everyone knows that sand, is disastrous for the vital parts of your bike, and with these racing blades you keep that to a minimum. I am super satisfied. Better than an asesaver
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5 / 5
perfect for my race bike!
lightweight, can be easily installed and removed, good for using in rainy weather, then easily removing for sunny weather or for racing light.
5 / 5
Good purchase
Works well as expected!
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5 / 5
Fantastic
Many thanks. Great!!!!
5 / 5
Very good purchase
I fitted these, fits well and while driving everything stays in place
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5 / 5
Excellent
Compared to other mudguards these are a breeze to fit and adjust. They give good protection from wet weather on my winter racer.
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4 / 5
Solid fenders - worth the money
Solid fenders that are surprisingly sturdy despite its appearance. Keeps your legs and shoes dry reasonably well. The only thing I find a bit off about it is that the fender at your rear wheel is a bit short at the front. This can cause the back of your lower legs and shoes to get wet/dirty eventually.
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3 / 5
Sufficient
Universal mudguard set, fits in this case road bike with rim brakes. Mudguard attachment although very universal, less stable (vibration/movement in mudguard)
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4 / 5
Satisfactory
Are easy to customise Stay in place Easy assembly
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5 / 5
makes a big difference in wet conditions
all in all smooth installation, although you have to search a bit for best position
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5 / 5
Fine wings, keep you dry.
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4 / 5
Fine in use.
Easy-to-fit mudguard. Keep your buttocks and back clean.
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5 / 5
Highly recommended, should have bought this earlier.
Does what it needs to do, nice endurance rides in the Dutch weather!
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5 / 5
Top product, easy to assemble and sits securely
Easy to mount mudguard, which sits securely on the bicycle. Gives protection from wetness and dirt during bad(er) weather. I am very satisfied with this product!
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5 / 5
Perfect
Do the job perfectly. Great if you don’t have the attachments for mudguards.
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5 / 5
Effective
You'll need to be a bit patient when fitting them, but apart from that, they're super-efficient and don't stand out in terms of looks. They don't move a muscle as you drive down the road. I highly recommend them.
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5 / 5
Definitely recommend. Price/quality TOP
Pretty sturdy despite not being a 3-point attachment
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5 / 5
Awesome mudguards
Fit a really intricately shaped seat stay and forks no problem. Quick setup and stay in place very well.
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5 / 5
Nice and easy to mount mudguards
Convenient to use and looks good.
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4 / 5
Good wings, takes some time to adjust.
Very good mudguards. Looks nice on the bike. Hard to adjust on an aero frame, though.
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5 / 5
Good purchase
Got it last week and already enjoying it a lot with the wet and dirty roads
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2 / 5
Do not fit every frame.
Had purchased them to cycle to work even in wet conditions. Unfortunately. They don't fit on my frame.
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5 / 5
Very solid
Solid
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5 / 5
Satisfied with my purchase
Very flexible adjustable mudguard. The mudguard stops splashing water so you get much less wet feet. Unobtrusive mudguard.
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5 / 5
Top mudguards for the road bike!
Initial fitting/adjustment takes a little time, but after that you (de)assemble them in no time. The matt version is hardly noticeable. They don't weigh much and protect adequately. Do not rattle. Only the seat tube and bottom bracket still get dirty.
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5 / 5
The best mudguards for on a road bike
Super good mudguards
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3 / 5
Great product for rear, but be careful with the front mudguard.
Good product for the price, just be careful with the front mudguard. It came loose on me while cycling because I touched it with my shoe in front of a traffic light. The next moment my front wheel blocked because the mudguard got stuck, leaving me on the ground.
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4 / 5
Very good
Good product, protects very well. The fit was a little difficult as the stems at the back had to be extended to the maximum.
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5 / 5
Easy to fit with lots of adjustment available
Always struggled in the past with mudguards for bikes without the frame fixtures, but these go on no problem, and can be adjusted so no annoying rubbing on wet gritty tyres
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5 / 5
Super comfortable
Should have bought much earlier, nice workout outside in winter very nice!
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5 / 5
Excellent clip-on fenders
I am really impressed by the SKS Raceblade Pro XL. I have tried a number of clip-on style fenders in the past but these are by far the best. The only thing I would change is having something on the front of the front wheel to prevent the spray flicking up off the tyre. Apart from that they are great and would buy them again. Recommended.
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5 / 5
Great removeable mudguards!
These took me about 10 minutes to fit then maybe another 20 minutes to adjust to the perfect position. Been out a few times and there is no rattle or rub, easy to take off and put back on after cleaning. 10/10 for me.
2 / 5
Nice slip-on
Initially very satisfied. After a few rides and time to reflect, not so satisfied anymore. The boards could be a lot longer. Actually, you can shorten them nicely with a saw and some sandpaper. They could also be rounder, at least this way you fully protect the bike and rider. If you decide to fit your bike with mudguards at all, it's best to make it fully functional. After all, fitting a racing bike with boards is equivalent to swearing in a church, according to many riders. So let's get it right then too. I am in favour of mudguards and the whining doesn't bother me.
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4 / 5
Fine wings
Too bad the rods are just too short, making them impossible to mount appropriately on my road bike with rim brakes
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5 / 5
Very easy to fit and secure.
4 / 5
Just the job for my race frame
Well made and sturdy. Didn’t move on the rough road surfaces we have these days
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5 / 5
Easy to fit
Easy to fit with a bit of care ,not had chance to get out and road test yet.But from other riders who have them expect to be satisfactory.
5 / 5
Great mudguards - easy to fit and forget
Great mudguards and a great price from Mantel - take your time setting them up correctly and then just fit and forget.
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5 / 5
Easy to fit
4 / 5
Good fit but rattle a litte
I bought these as my bike does not have any fixing holes on the forks. they fit well and appear to do a good job athough I do have a few rattles coming from them. They were very easy to fit and delivery from Mantel to the UK was rapid.
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3 / 5
A pretty good addition for cycling in rain or wet conditions
The racing blades look sleek and are easy to install. The adjustment takes some time. A sufficient distance (1.5 cm) to the tyre is needed to prevent the blades from rubbing against the tyre while cycling. This did happen to me during the first rides, causing an annoying noise. It is necessary to tighten the rubber bands quite a bit to allow less play in the fastening. It may also be necessary to adjust after several hours of use. When the wind is strong, my experience is that your shoes still get wet from splashing water, but less so than when cycling without blades. In calmer weather, my shoes stay reasonably dry. My jacket stays nice and clean. So an improvement, but with rain or a wet road surface you still have to clean your bike after a ride.
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5 / 5
These are good value easy to fit mudguards that do the job
These mudguards are quick and easy to fit and remove with minimal adjustment required, unlike a lot of other mudguards. They can be removed in under a minute for days when it’s dry and they’re not required. Good value for money if you shop around for the best deal.
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3 / 5
Not entirely satisfied
Assembly is quite tricky and takes time. What disappoints me is that the rear mudguard is almost impossible to mount correctly on my frame as it will hit the caliper. Eventually managed to mean the whole thing with very little margin, but not confident and large bumps in the road surface can be heard back as the wing either hits the tyre or the caliper.
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5 / 5
Quick goo for the wet months
In wet road conditions, I still arrived at work wet. Now, when wet, I stay nice and dry. Even my shoes stay dry.
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5 / 5
I would highly recommend these if you need mudguards and your bike doesnt have mudguard mounts.
This is my second set and as I really liked the 1st ones on my other bike. Purchased the matt black and they look great on my road bike. Nice and light for mudguards, extremely adjustable and endorsed by my club for winter club rides. Once on and adjusted to shape and size, they are so easy to remove and put back on if required.
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5 / 5
Work well bit annoying to install
Great mud guards bit tricky to install alone
5 / 5
Signed dry cycling around.
Top product. Took me a while to get the adjustment under control, though. Just took a little Allen with training. Had to shorten the front and rear mudguard though.
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4 / 5
Great for keeping spray off you
Bought these as previous mudguards always appeared to catch on the wheels and were flimsy. These are fiddly for 1st fit and I had to trim the rear one. But once set they are easy to put on and remove and do the job well.
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5 / 5
Good handy set up
These have plenty of adjtment.. fairly easy to use. Good buy
5 / 5
Best year-round cycling investment I've made.
Because the mudguards can be adjusted at various points, you can actually mount them tightly around your wheels at all times, which means less loss of aerodynamics and optimal protection against splashing water and dirt. Front mudguard is of great added value, saves a lot of dirt in your steering head and on your legs and feet.
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4 / 5
Highly recommended
Nice experience: pedalling for 2 hours in the rain without a mud track on clothing.
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5 / 5
Quality
True, With the expectation