Can you fit mudguards to a road bike?

You can fit mudguards to pretty much any road bike these days. Yes even those with close clearances and no mudguard eyelets. One way to help make riding a little more comfortable in wet and cold weather is to fit a set of mudguards to your bike.

How much clearance do I need for bike fenders?

From the get-go, you ideally need 20 to 30 millimeters of space between the tire and bridges and between the tire and fork crown to fit most traditional fenders.

Should you put fenders on a road bike?

You should probably consider adding fenders to your bike if: You ride in the rain. You ride in the winter (fenders help keep road sand and salt off your clothing). You’re a weatherizing enthusiast. You’re not planning on carrying a change of shoes, socks, and pants with you.

Are clip-on mudguards good?

Clip-ons are another option if your bike doesn’t have eyelets. While clip-on mudguards give decent coverage, they’re not as comprehensive as full-length mudguards. If your bike doesn’t have eyelets, and you cannot use one of the aforementioned workarounds, clip-on mudguards are your next best bet.

Do mudguards fit all bikes?

Full-Length Mudguards Unfortunately they don’t fit every bike, which is why this guide doesn’t just end here. To fit a set of full-length mudguards your bike needs to have eyelets on both sides of the front fork and both sides of the rear dropouts, and some may require brake bridges too.

Can you put fenders on any bike?

Bicycle fenders are not a one-size-fits-all accessory. They not only differ depending on your riding discipline and bike type, some bikes may not be compatible with a set of fenders at all.

Are bike fenders worth it?

In reducing the amount of grime sprayed onto your bike, fenders carry the added benefit of reducing the amount of grit that can work into your bikes’ moving components when riding in wet conditions. Lastly, a set of fenders will keep other riders around you clean.

What’s the point of a bike fender?

What are bicycle fenders for? So, pretty cut and dried, bicycle fenders do actually have a purpose, which is to catch the water spraying off of a tire. So, another term for a bicycle fender would be a mudguard. Just like a car, something like that.

Are mudguards worth getting?

On wet roads, instead of enduring a constant muddy spray from your tyres, mudguards keep you — and the bike — largely dry. Even when riding through the rain, you’ll only get half as wet because you’re not being showered from below as well as above. What’s more, your expensive clothing stays clean(er).

Are there any Winter mudguards for road bikes?

As road bikes have become lighter and more sport focused, fittings and/or clearance for ‘proper’ mudguards has fallen out of favour and many people don’t have the financial wherewithal or inclination for a dedicated winter bike. All is not lost, though.

How big are Velo orange road bike mudguards?

For those who abide by the fenders-are-ugly mantra, the fenders from Velo Orange may change your opinion. Available in smooth, hammered, faceted and snakeskin finishes, the retro-steel road bike mudguards come in widths from 37mm up to 63mm in a 700c wheel size.

What kind of tyres can fend off mudguards?

The standard Fend Off fenders are compatible with tyres up to 34mm wide, or there’s a ‘Wide’ model that’ll fit 45mm gravel tyres. They offer full coverage, and the packaging is designed to be converted into durable poly mudflaps for even more protection – a nifty little touch that certainly impressed us.

Do you need a brake caliper for mudguards?

The extra space under the brakes means you usually need long-reach brake calipers, too especially if you want to use mudguards with 25mm or larger tyres. The fact that full-length mudguards can only be fitted to frames with the necessary mounts and clearance does limit them, but there are plenty of bikes designed to accept them.