[Closed] Gravel Bike mudguard problem

I've got the SKS Speedrocker. They fit pretty easily. Toe overlap at the front but isn't that par for the course for most gravel bike guards? Acres of clearance though.

Rule #7

https://theredlantern.co.uk/gravel-riding-the-rules-there-are-no-rules

More because of tyre clearance but I went for a crud catcher on the down tube and fork flap,keeps most of the water/mud off .

I use a Mud Hugger front with a Mucky Nutz fender.
The fender covers the area from the BB to level with the back of the MH.

Thanks for the recommendations, useful info. I'll look into these and come up with a solution. Also taking on board rule #7 😁

I've run SKS Speedrocker and rate them. Simple to set up and take on and off depending on the weather. Got them on my winter gravel/road bike (Boardman ADV).
Not wide enough for current gravel bike though - currently run 47mm tyres on 650B wheels - so using Gravel Huggers. The front one I leave one all the time and does a decent job (not full guard job though obviously), the rear one I gor the velcro straps for and just put it on if it's going to be wet and muddy. Think the rear doesn't necessarily "look the best" but keeps me dry!
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Cheers S1m0n, yes, the sks speedrocker looks a good option too, will get the tape measure out!

Not fitted yet but my Arkrose will be sporting the new Gravelhuggers come the autumn.

The front one doesn't have clearance for the currently fitted 45mm Ridlers, but will be back to 38mm Gravel Kings for the mucky season anyway.

On last night’s ride a stone managed to wedge itself between the front tyre and guard, bending it and nearly breaking it off the fork

Any reason you're not running the qr stays?

The front guard has an annoying rattle on rough surfaces

This can be solved. I’ve used(and continue to use) a few SKS chromoplastic/Bluemels guards and have eliminated rattles.

Have done this by fitting rubber washers by either finding (or glue-stacking little washers fashioned from old innertubes)then inserting at all fixing points and making sure everything is cinched up nicely.

Reasoning being that if *every* contact-point is isolated/damped by 3-4mm of rubber then there should be no rattles. It’s been successful. Sometimes there can be a rivet/rivets work loose/poorly manufactured which needs redoing but even that is not a major hassle if you research solutions.

Thanks for the replies. The QR stay twisted and nearly broke, with the stone bending the plastic guard. Bit frustrated with all the rattling and stopping to adjust on the trail. Will look at using rubber washers to firm everything up for now. What I like about MTB guards is you can fit and forget them, although they may not look 'right' on a drop bar bike and don't give the protection of full guards. I think mudhugger have nearly got it right. Time to experiment!

Have done this by fitting rubber washers by either finding (or glue-stacking little washers fashioned from old innertubes)then inserting at all fixing points and making sure everything is cinched up nicely.

Or use leather washers.

Have got to say, the PDWs on my singlespeed (which has gravel width tyres on it) are completely rattle free. Lots of clearance also.

Only caveat is that you need to keep an eye on the silly little grub screws they use for adjusting the stays. I had to drill one out and replace whole assembly but have since coated them lavishly in copper grease.

If I wanted full length on my proper gravel bike I'd go PDW, maybe even chop the front one a bit to avoid toe overlap.

I use a mudhugger - just like the MTB version it's great at keeping the water, mud and grit off your face, but anything below waist is gonna get soaked. Personally I don't mind this as I rarely do more than 3hrs and cirtainly not In the rain.

Thanks for the replies, all good mudguard info! Great forum!