Is this a bad idea?

[doog]

Yes I got some mudguards CycraGuard (rear and fender under the down tube) do I need a front one as well?

depends on how dry you want to stay.


that thing under the down tube wont work properly - the rear wont either. You will be best off with something like these if you intend to use it day in and day out and not wimp out when the weather is bad

http://www.amazon.co...AI&linkCode=asn

 

[xxmimixx]

is the rear CyCraGuard be ok? I bought them as I read excellent 'users' reviews on Wiggle



how about these http://www.wiggle.co...y-mudguard-set/


thank you very much for all your replies

 

[doog]

The Zefal ones in the link look good value and the arms wont rust. The problem is that the Cyrgraguards look good but arent that effective where as the Zefal ones don't look "cool" but will probably work 10 times better.

 

[doog]

further

You need to double check the size of the zefal ones in that link, it says 28" or 700, might be too big for your 26"

 

[apollo179]

Google: Panaracer RiBiMo - Continental Supersonic - Schwalbe Marathon (make model).

All are puncture 'proof' or have puncture proof versions available. They come in sizes to fit your rims but are much narrower than your existing tyres so will need a pair of skinnier new tubes to go with.

Order them in 26" x 1.25 to 26" x 1.5 - 26" being the (nominal) diameter, the same as the tyres you've got, and 1.5 being the width.

Get mudguards on it too, it'll be the freezing dirty spray off the wheels which makes you most miserable come winter.

+1
I cycle 12 months of the year as im cyclo dependant - recommend schwalbe marathon plus , size as mickle advises.
And youl need some good lights.

 

[xxmimixx]

thanks apollo, I will do a forum search on Lights as I know that is a subject well talked about!

 

[User16625]

Why not keep riding throughout the winter? I have ridden a road bike in weather so cold that my drink literaly froze. This was also ridden in the dark and icy conditions. I was only crazy enough to do this coz driving was even more dangerous. Worst part was another time when my headlight fell off and smashed to pieces on a very dark road, yet more Halfords Hell. Their products are truly awful.

 

[tyred]

Go for full guards back and front if your frame allows it. You won't regret it.

 

[xxmimixx]

Why not keep riding throughout the winter?

Because I hate the cold. But Im trying to learn to live with it and stop it preventing me doing the things I would usually just do in mild climate.

have ridden a road bike in weather so cold that my drink literally froze. This was also ridden in the dark and icy conditions.

Funnily enough I rode motorbikes through the winter, and that can get cold. But on a bike I have a perception of being uncomfortable if I have to dress up to avoid the cold then sweat when I warm up... But this year I m determined to give it a go!

Go for full guards back and front if your frame allows it. You won't regret it.

At the risk of sounding distinguishably stupid, how can you get splash back from a front wheel that spins forward?


By the way I got the CONTI Sport Contact Tyres and fitted the front myself also as a learning exercise to change a tyre in case of pucture, and I DID IT!
But I will be riding my road bike for a little while longer then will swap my MTB tyres to sleeks in WINTER

thanks again for all the good advice x

 

[orkneyblues]

I think it's a great idea to cycle as much as you can through the winter, I live in Orkney and cycle commute as much of the year as possible, usually only have to back down for two - three weeks due to snow. Every trip is a memorable experience, especially when the wind is blowing you back up the hill you thought you were going down. Good clothing and waterproofs are the answer, as well as decent lights. Good Luck.

 

[xxmimixx]

I got the tyres, mud guard, lights (but need 'proper' ones )

I'd love to work closer to home but currently it's 26m each way> Im playing with the idea to drive half way there and then cycle for the rest of the journey for the rest of the summer the petrol price is almost enough motivation!

 

[apollo179]

Funnily enough I rode motorbikes through the winter, and that can get cold. But on a bike I have a perception of being uncomfortable if I have to dress up to avoid the cold then sweat when I warm up... But this year I m determined to give it a go!

Ive motorcycled couriered through many winters and you can be assured that the push bike scenario dosnt even get close to the madness of riding a motorbike during the winter. The darkness and the rain is the main pain.

At the risk of sounding distinguishably stupid, how can you get splash back from a front wheel that spins forward?

Im impressed by your level of stupidity - respekt.
Think of it like if you threw water on a spinning wheel it would spray water throughout 360 degrees - not just forward.
No harm in trying the cycling part way to work idea idea - so long as you can leave your car somewhere where it wont get stolen.

 

[xxmimixx]

Ive motorcycled couriered through many winters and you can be assured that the push bike scenario dosnt even get close to the madness of riding a motorbike during the winter. The darkness and the rain is the main pain.


Im impressed by your level of stupidity - respekt.
Think of it like if you threw water on a spinning wheel it would spray water throughout 360 degrees - not just forward.
No harm in trying the cycling part way to work idea idea - so long as you can leave your car somewhere where it wont get stolen.

LOL thanks apollo, I thought so (honestly) but then again I thought of it 'too much' and tried to convince myself I might not need it (my reasoning might not make sense, I know). So 99% of cyclist with mudguards were wrong and I was right!!!