Kit help needed

[TonyEnjoyD]

Hi all,

Posted in accessories but no responses - Kit help needed

HORN
After snapping the dinger off two bells trying to warn peds, I want a half decent horn for my bike for no more than £15.
NOT and air-horn
NOT a bulb type
Just a elctronic on with decent blast to save my lungs - I was looking at something like this: http://www.cyclesportsuk.co.uk/produ...oducts_id=4596

Anyone got a recommend?

Mudguards
I have a road bike that I - at the moment - mainly use for commuting.
When I bought it I got a set of full size mudguards which I want to replace with the old style racing mudguards - They are about 10-12 inches ling and usually fit behind the brake mech.
The ones I had many moons ago were light alloy but I would consider any type.

Again, any recommends (preferably with links)?

Many thanks in anticipation of your responses

TonyEnjoyD

 

[cyclenic]

horns

I cant really help you with horns or mudguards, but if you commute alot, what about a whistle? or would you find it too hard to breath with it in your theeth, i find shouting abuse helps me!

 

[fossyant]

Guards - you can get raceblades which are longer than those ones 10 inch things we used to have - they were pants.

For commuting I'd recomment full guards and a good front mubflap - why...helps keep you dry, and reduced the crap that gets flung up at the drive chain.

SKS do some really nice full length guards - that don't look out of place - I've seen a few pairs of narrow black ones and you don't really notice them.

 

[gbb]

I used these (still got them..albeit not on the bike yet)..had them for 2 years...
http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b62s80p387

Very strong, flexible...but not indestructable...i have cracked one at the end putting the bike in the shed all the time. Still ok and they've done very well.
They'll be going back on soon methinks.

 

[4F]

Guards - you can get raceblades which are longer than those ones 10 inch things we used to have - they were pants.

For commuting I'd recomment full guards and a good front mubflap - why...helps keep you dry, and reduced the crap that gets flung up at the drive chain.

SKS do some really nice full length guards - that don't look out of place - I've seen a few pairs of narrow black ones and you don't really notice them.

Got to agree SKS chromoplastic are what you need

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

I cant really help you with horns or mudguards, but if you commute alot, what about a whistle? or would you find it too hard to breath with it in your theeth, i find shouting abuse helps me!

Thanks for the responses all - I shall look into the SKS.

Cyclenic, I have stopped shouting "Excuse Me" as this causes them to stop and turn around causing a real problem.
I try whistling myself and this sometimes works.

Cheers

TonyEnjoyD