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SKS Raceblade Pro XL

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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Fine to stay dry BUT after only 2 (reasonably dry) rides: The rear attachment does not fit properly around the swingarm of my bike, perhaps with flat rear fork instead of round. Furthermore, the attachment (however tight) shifts around the swingarm and front fork, damaging the paint on my bike. Furthermore, the front mudguard only just fits (frame size 54). During 1 ride it also rattled against the down tube of my frame, which is now also damaged. The rear mudguard rattles in all directions and cannot be fitted properly. So despite frame protective stickers, my frame is damaged in several places after only 2 rides.

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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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It was some(hour) work to adjust the Fenders. Was almost impossible to get these mounted symmetrically. After 1st ride in the rain a bit sagged(despite really tightened well) which made them crooked again and moving the end sanded the paint off the frame in 2 places. On mounting also due to sagging scratches on frame. Another pity is that you have to fill your whole frame with protective film. Which is therefore also visible to a greater or lesser extent when you don't use the mudguards. Would have been better if the mudguard had also had stabilisation at seat post/vertical tube. Edges of Fenders are also very sharp and damage the bike quickly.

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Had purchased them to cycle to work even in wet conditions. Unfortunately. They don't fit on my frame.

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Honestly I expected better, doing an outing with only wet asphalt (no rain) I still got my shoe covers completely wet

Once fitted work fine . Good water protection . But don’t really fit oval front forks like on my Ridley but make em fit with a bit of cutting. Did the job.

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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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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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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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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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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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Well made and sturdy. Didn’t move on the rough road surfaces we have these days

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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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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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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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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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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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Fine fenders that do what they are supposed to do. Adjusting the front mudguard took quite a bit of time, as it soon hits the downtube of the frame. At least on my bike (Tarmac SL7) it just fit.

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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Drove it once, no complaints.

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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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After a lot of ass-savers the have now bought these fenders for the autumn months, I now get off the bike reasonably clean

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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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Top product. Use the bike much more than before

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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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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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Easy-to-fit mudguard. Keep your buttocks and back clean.

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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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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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easy to mount also on a cyclocross bike with rim brakes. Just don't know if the mounting clips can be bought separately if the plastic breaks. Otherwise very satisfied.

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Does what it needs to do, fine.

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Satisfied, no more splashes on my back and rump

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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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Are easy to customise Stay in place Easy assembly

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Even though the road is wet you get off like it's summer, no splashes on clothes.

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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Nice experience: pedalling for 2 hours in the rain without a mud track on clothing.

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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.

Very good mudguards. Looks nice on the bike. Hard to adjust on an aero frame, though.

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Keep your back dry at an affordable price

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I've already tried several mudguards, and this one seems to be the best suited to road bikes for wet weather and winter.

Nice sleek mudguard set, at a good price the rear mudguard is very easy to fit. The front mudguard I had a bit more trouble with due to my 28 milimetre tyres rubbing against the plastic leg ends, in the end this almost completely worked out, now only at bumps I hear an occasional noise. This is not annoying and does not get in the way of morale.

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Meets expectations

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Because the front mudguard stops at the fork, when cycling on wet surfaces from a speed of about 25 km/h, the water is simply thrown up in front of the fork and mudguard and still partly ends up on the face/body. All in all happy with the purchase though, makes cycling in wet weather or road conditions much more enjoyable.

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Fine wing. I only use the rear mudguard.

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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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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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I bought these to go on a carbon road bike. They were easy to fit (about 15 mins) and look good too. They are easy to remove when it's dry or for cleaning. They are easily adjustable so I think they would fit a wide range of bike where traditional mudguard fittings aren't available.

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A bit of a fiddle to fit the front guards on my Caadx, had to cut down the struts (stainless) so as to avoid a cable fixing lug. But other than that all ok.

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Look great easy to fit, they don’t rattle at all. Easily the best quick fit mudguards for bikes not fitted with eyelets

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Once set up to fit the bike , it takes no time at all to take off clean and refit !

These are fantastic mudguards. I spend along time hunting for the right pair that would fix to my 28mm winter bike. Even better that it takes under a minute to take them off if these a prolonged break in the rain. Highly recommended.

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Great quality product so easy to attach/remove

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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Tried it first time, all good. Easy to adjust too!

lightweight, can be easily installed and removed, good for using in rainy weather, then easily removing for sunny weather or for racing light.

Do the job perfectly. Great if you don’t have the attachments for mudguards.

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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.

After spending “hours” previously fitting various other mud guards the simplicity of fitting these was a joy.

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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.

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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Great mud guards bit tricky to install alone

Arrived quickly and easy to fit to frame. No more soggy backside and far less muck after winter rides. 1 star off as too much plastic packing in huge box, could use cardboard or eco packing pellets

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Easy to fit and keep the winter muck off

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Easy to fit ,and remove , keeps you and your cassete and mech clean , great pice of kit

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Very good at keeping the wet and dirt from soiling cloths and the cycle. Very easy to fit and remove

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Many thanks. Great!!!!

Fit a really intricately shaped seat stay and forks no problem. Quick setup and stay in place very well.

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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.

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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These have plenty of adjtment.. fairly easy to use. Good buy

I've had "removable" mudguards before, but they weren't really. These though, so easy to remove! Super easy to adjust, then when you want to take them off, you undo 2 straps and that's it. 10 seconds and you're done!

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These are great. Can be fitted to pretty much any road bike in minutes. Once on they fit tightly and don't rattle around at all.

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No Issues , easy to install. Competitive pricing. Fast delivery to UK. Extension bars could be by 1cm longer to be perfect.

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much better than I expected fit my Pinarello Gan and have proved successful in recent bad weather. Would recommend to anyone looking for a set of mudguards

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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Great size and very easy to fit

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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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I use my road bike to bike to work. Then you are not waiting for wet clothes. These fenders help very well and your road bike stays looking like a road bike.

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Great fenders and stay tight with the tension rubbers.

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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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Mounted on a fixie bike. Sits very nice/tight around the tires. Mounting was pretty fast, too.

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Nice set of fenders that now allow me to go to work year round on my road bike. Easy to attach and weighs nothing.

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Very easy to install and also looks great on the bike.

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Read the manual well for safety. XL definitely not too thick for my 28mm tyres.

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I fitted these, fits well and while driving everything stays in place

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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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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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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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Solid

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Does what it needs to do, nice endurance rides in the Dutch weather!

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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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