Did your brother try the regular Crud mudguards or the Racepac which is smaller? http://www.modernbike.com/itemgroup.asp?IGPK=2126193459 I have these on my Giant TCX W and it took some creativity to make them work (the squared down tube was a real bugger), but they might work for the Ruby. I'm glad that Ruby found a good forever home!!!!!
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12-09-2012, 05:16 AM #1
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2018 Trek Silque SLR6 - Selle SMP Glider
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12-09-2012, 09:19 AM #2
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Hi - thanks for your message. No, not the ones you mention but the Crud Roadracer Guard - I don't just need to protect my own back but also be acceptable to other cyclists if out in a group. Looking at the Racepac sort, I suspect they'd throw quite a lot of muck into someone's face if they were drafting? Although the Roadracers are very thin, they are still proving a tight squeeze over 25s. I'm hoping when I switch to 23s in the spring that they'll work OK then but if anyone else has found a better solution that would work with 25s, I'll be very happy.
Originally Posted by pinsonp2
I've had a quick look at the Giant TCXW on the net and it looks very smart - is it replacing the Madone or are you riding both?
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12-09-2012, 09:34 AM #3
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Portland Design Works "Full Metal Fender" for 23mm tires. 25s may be tough. If anything was going to work it would be SKS Race Blades Long. Not to be confused with the original race blades. These attach at the quick releases for the wheels. See Pics Attached. We've had GREAT success with these in our rainy environment.
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12-09-2012, 09:52 AM #4
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I ride all of my bikes some time during the year. So the Madone is my group ride bike and the TCX W more for exploring and bird watching. I confess, I'm addicted to bikes....so is my DH.
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12-09-2012, 01:41 PM #5
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Cyclingfun, I am so jealous!!! I love, love, love her!!!
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12-09-2012, 02:44 PM #6
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Thanks for your jealousy - I like it!! What bike(s) do you ride? Originally Posted by Megustalaplaya
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12-09-2012, 02:38 PM #7
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[QUOTE=Seajay;664692]If anything was going to work it would be SKS Race Blades Long. Not to be confused with the original race blades.
Thanks very much for this suggestion and the photos - your interest is much appreciated. I've had a look on the Chain Reaction website and the rear one really looks as if it might have a bit less bulk where it goes between the wheel and the seat stays & rear brake fitting - which is where the main problem is with the Crud. I'll talk to the Specialized people when I go to the BS on Friday and see what they've got to say about them...
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