Essentials Crud Roadracer Mk2 £29.99 Along with the SKS Raceblade Long, Crud's Roadracer is one of the few ways of getting proper splash protetion on a close-clearance road bike. You don't need frame eyelets and you need only 4mm between the tyre and the brake calliper. They fix to the bike with rubber O-rings and a cable-tie over the brake bolt, and the lateral support for these superlightweight guards comes from brushes that 'float' against the rim. The stays will release if jammed. They suit narrow 700C tyres only. www.crudproducts.com
SKS Longboard £33.99 These long, mud-flap equipped mudguards offer more wraparound than any other guard, keeping you, your bike, your shoes, and any following riders clean and dry. They're ideal for hybrids, touring bikes and cyclo-crossers, being designed for 700C wheels with tyres ranging from 2837mm wide. The front guard has a breakaway clip so that the mudguard won't jam your front wheel and cause a crash if anything gets caught underneath it. Available in black, silver, or cream. www.sks-germany.com
Tortec Reflector Guards £34.99 Reflective stripes down each side of these mudguards give them their name and make them more visible at night. The rear guard comes with a red reflector too, while the front has a mud-flap to keep your feet dry. They're made of 'Chromo-Tec', which is the same kind of plastic-aluminium laminate as other guards, while the fittings are stainless steel. The stays pop off for safety if required. Five different sizes are available: 26 x 1.0-1.5in, 26 x 1.6-2.1in, 700C x 20-26, 700C x 27-35, and 700C x 36-44. Silver or black. www.zyro.co.uk www.cyclescheme.co.uk
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