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Community => Non-Thorn Related => Topic started by: Fred A-M on June 18, 2010, 01:11:47 PM

Title: SKS Mudguards for RST
Post by: Fred A-M on June 18, 2010, 01:11:47 PM

Hi

I need to replace my SKS mudguards on my RST - running 26" x 1.5" Schwable Marathons, I'm guessing I need 26" MTB?   If so what width should I get?

Thanks

Fred

Title: Re: SKS Mudguards for RST
Post by: john28july on June 18, 2010, 06:41:38 PM

Quote from: Fred A-M on June 18, 2010, 01:11:47 PM

Hi

I need to replace my SKS mudguards on my RST - running 26" x 1.5" Schwable Marathons, I'm guessing I need 26" MTB?   If so what width should I get?

Thanks

Fred

Fred
I use SKS P45 700c guards on my Sherpa fitted with the same tyres as your bike. They work very well.
John.

Title: Re: SKS Mudguards for RST
Post by: Fred A-M on June 19, 2010, 08:45:33 PM

Thanks John for your response - am fairly green when it comes to tech specs and wasn't expecting a 700c recommendation so evidently I need to look into this a little further!   

Any RST owners with an opinion? 

Fred

Title: Re: SKS Mudguards for RST
Post by: brummie on June 19, 2010, 10:41:28 PM

Yep, 700c P45's on my RST too - just remember to trim a couple of inches off the rear guard so that the light / reflector points in the right direction.

Title: Re: SKS Mudguards for RST
Post by: Fred A-M on June 21, 2010, 10:40:20 PM

Thanks chaps, 700c P45's it is then.

Title: Re: SKS Mudguards for RST
Post by: john28july on June 22, 2010, 10:01:54 AM

Quote from: Fred A-M on June 21, 2010, 10:40:20 PM

Thanks chaps, 700c P45's it is then.

Fred
I left the extra length on and it works fine.
If you don't like it you can cut it off later.
John.

Title: Re: SKS Mudguards for RST
Post by: rafiki on June 22, 2010, 10:45:43 AM

What was the reason for purchasing the 700c size rather than a 26" version? Width?

Title: Re: SKS Mudguards for RST
Post by: brummie on June 22, 2010, 10:24:12 PM

Length !  - greater wrap around  - more spray protection, particularly on the front

Title: Re: SKS Mudguards for RST
Post by: john28july on June 23, 2010, 09:58:34 AM

Quote from: rafiki on June 22, 2010, 10:45:43 AM

What was the reason for purchasing the 700c size rather than a 26" version? Width?

Hello
When I first purchased a Thorn frame I was told by Thorn to use 700c mudguards! As they work well I have continued to do so. Somewhere deep in the brochures you may find something as such.
John.