SKS Mudguards for RST

[Fred A-M]

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

[john28july]

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.

[Fred A-M]

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

[brummie]

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.

[Fred A-M]

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

[john28july]

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.

[rafiki]

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

[brummie]

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

[john28july]

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.