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I'm looking for some 'wrap around' mudguards to go on my Singular Pereguine 'monster cross' to protect me and it from the elements. I'm running Schwalbe Smart Sams 28x1.75, does anyone know of some suitable mudguards?
Shroppy
these can;t be too far off in 40mm flavour:
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28x1.75 = 45mm
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/sks-longboard-45-mm-mudguards-28-inch-prod25440/
these should do.
Please post a pic - peregrine is my next project...
Thanks for your help.
My Pereguine, with previous set of tyres.
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/8371513/
I think my SKS chromoplastics are 55mm. They fit fine over 2.0" Fat Franks, but I've used a crud race guard on the back with 2" race kings, as the toe-overlap is bad enough with 2.0" that I wouldn't want any more in the way.
They're OK on road, but less fun on rocky/rooty climbs when you might not be able to time your pedal strokes as evenly.
I do like the look of the SKS chromoplastics, so might give them a go.
Thanks,
Shroppy
Due to the high rack eyelets at the back, you'll need to cut down the vertical struts. Or leave 2 inch pointy hazards. Mine are currently long, waiting for me to be particularly bothered. Not fitted at the moment anyway. It's been so dry...
I should be able to cut them down to fit, looking like they'll be the ones to go for.
Thanks again.
Shroppy
nedrapier, I presume you have a Singular Pereguine then?
yup. Very happy with it too. Mainly used as a commuter, but plenty of fun had on road rides/bimbles, and off road rides from smooth paths, SDW and rocky Welsh trails.
Much as I love them - you need to be a bit careful using full length mudguards and knobby tyres. Should you get a branch kick up between tyre and guard it will stop the wheel very quickly. For this reason I recommend using crudcatchers or similar if you are using knobby tyres.
BTW - it's Peregrine - with an 'r', as in the type of falcon. Or were you going for a written Jeremy Ross effect? 😉
My apologies! From now on I shall say Peregrine.
Hadn't thought of that, crud catchers it is then!