Crud Road Racer Mk3 Mudguard

I had the original MK1 version of these and the Mk3 is makes these a lot easier to remove and re-fit . My issue with this version though is that they fix on the inside of the stay and forks. Depending on your frame design, you may not be able to use these.I can't use the front guard, because it touches the spokes, so if you have the more aero, curved forks, you're likely to run into this issue.

I use my 2008 Specialized Roubaix Elite for winter and touring. It's been adorned with various mudguards over the years, including the earlier version of these. I'll start with the good points and then some suggestions on fitting.They fit well, plenty of coverage and give good clearance from the tyre. The plastic is pretty stiff but gives enough flexibility for fitment. I particularly like the flair of the rear guard near the front mech to give it some protection. The new fittings are similar to stickle bricks, the frame fitting is stuck on and the mudguard fitting is pressed onto it. Nice and simple.So, fitting wise, never expect any mudguards to fit straight out of the box, especially if your bike was never designed for them. A certain amount of fettling is required to get a satisfactory fit.The Front guards went on quite easily, the stickle brick/velcro fittings allow you to find the correct position without tools. The extension piece at the front under the brake is double sided taped on. I added some glue (flexible 2-part adhesive) here for good measure to add a bit of strength. Top tip - the kit comes with some alcohol wipes to clean the frame/forks to adhere the stickle brick/velcro fittings. Make sure after cleaning that it's completely dry before fitting them or the adhesive will dissolve and they won’t stick properly. My frame and forks are very narrow around the brakes, so to stop interference between the top inside of the forks and the mudguard, I went to town on it with my multi tool to grind it narrower. This then gave enough clearance. The kit also comes with some small self-adhesive silicon pads to fit in these locations to prevent frame damage.Rear mudguard, again I had to make it narrower around the brake and apply the pads. The front extension needs to be cut to length. Easy enough, install the back section, take out the wheel, offer up the front extension and mark the desired length. There is a reusable tie wrap that fits the front section to the downtube. Two positions are on offer so pick the appropriate one. When it is tightened it will pull the mudguard up a bit, so bear this in mind when cutting the length. There is a supplied plastic nut and bolt to join the two sections, but again I glued it together as well. Make sure the adhesive is flexible when cured.Biggest problem was the angle of the rear frame which meant that when the mudguard was installed in the correct position, only about half of the frame mounts were in contact, see the picture. Now, the roads around here are as smooth as a cattle grid with pot holes so I was rather concerned if there was sufficient contact area and the mudguard could possibly vibrate loose. Out comes the tie wraps. I put some protective tape on the frame and secured the fittings with the tie wraps, not excessively tight, but enough to keep the contact area secure. I done the same to the front mudguard. The front of the mudguard near the bottom bracket I cut a little too short. I resolved this by putting a “skirt” of black electrical tape around the mudguard edge, so giving it the required extension. This error on my part proved to be a blessing as it allowed me to tuck the “skirt” in between the chain stays, improving the protection for that area and preventing any frame wear.In summary, I think they are pretty good mudguards. For the frame type, my options are limited - but 200miles later I’ve had no issues and haven’t got wet and covered in dirt on the country roads.

Time will tell if this purchase is ok. Use the bike for work, so far so good.

Easy to fit. But remember the temprature needed for the glue.

Tight fitment for roadbike, but I took the time to line up and masking tape where to set up the "Velcro". Allow the Velcro strips plenty of time to bond to frame, also make sure you fully clean the frame points before applying. They do flex a bit, so some possible rubbing on bad roads or bumps. But they most definitely work, road splash from tires is almost completely gone. Wish they did a Gravel/650b version for 50mm tires.

Very easy to assemble & fairly straightforward to fit. I think they are a sleek design & don’t particular stand out which is what I prefer rather than some larger wider designs. Have been using them for months now with no problems & they provide excellent coverage (I live in Ireland so they certainly get out to the test!) The extra piece for the back bumper has a nice design that curves around the wheel on the chain side to provide extra protection.There are handy little vibration dampers included that you stick to yur frame which work well. I do get a bit of noise off the nose piece of the front bumper but I can’t really blame the mudguard for the state of the roads!The Velcro pads make it easy to adjust the position of the mudguard. One thing to note however is the Velcro the long rectangular pads that stick to your bike frame are a bit wide so if yur frame tubing is narrow or your forks aren’t wide the edges will stick out a bit.But overall happy with the product, they look good & keep you dry, are l simple to assemble & fairly easy to fit (I thought they had forgotten instructions until I realised they are printed on the inside of the packaging which allows them to print quite large & also reduce paper waste).The Velcro pads do stick fast to your frame so I don’t know yet how easy they are to remove or whether they may affect paintwork but there’s some vids on YouTube that make it look pretty straight

I was initially a bit unsure about these mudguards but was very pleased once they were on the bike and they were very easy to fit, they give pretty good coverage of the wheels, although I would have liked the rear to be a bit longer. They stay in place and add very little weight to the bike. I also like the protection the rear gives to the front derailleur.

I've been considering mudguards for some time but was unsure what to buy. I would not describe myself as a fanatical cyclist and use my bike to commute to work on largely unlit country lanes. Some of which are muddy and wet. My bike doesn't have fixing holes for the guards so choices were limited. I gave these a go after reading the reviews which did say they were a little awkward to fit, which I would agree with. However they have kept me dry and do seem to stay in place. Unfortunately I came off on the ice and was shocked that they were undamaged and stayed in place so am really pleased with them. I have also taken the front one off as I needed to transport it and the process of doing this and refitting it was very easy. I have only used them for a few months but I'm pleased thus far.