SKS Raceblade Experiences?

[Dec66]

Just ordered a pair of these to go on my B'Twin Triban 500SE, as the clearances on that bike are tight for regular guards. I also like the idea of being able to swap them onto the Cube quickly if it's lashing down.

But, with quick release comes compromise, apparently; I've read that they can get a bit fiddly and require adjusting regularly.

Does anyone have anecdotal evidence or advice they can share?

 

[Smokin Joe]

They worked for me when I used them a few years ago. They are no more of a problem to fit than full length guards and mine never needed adjusting.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Never needed to adjust, although my tire size made them a bit of a fettle to fit, IIRC.

 

[RoubaixCube]

Triban master race!

 

[ianrauk]

Never had a problem with them. Easy to put on and take off as and when and sit in place once they are on.

 

[Dec66]

Lovely... Thanks all! They should be with me by the weekend, I'll come back crying if they don't work

 

[Soltydog]

The rear was fine, but I struggled with the front one on mine & didn't seem to have enough clearance between downtube & front wheel
You will need to clean under the fixings regularly to prevent them scratching your frame

 

[Ajax Bay]

I use two rear ones i.e. a 'rear' one on the front which gives me (boots/shoes/lower legs) more protection from front wheel 'offerings'. And an extra home made flap on the back one to keep those drafting happier.

You will need to clean under the fixings regularly to prevent them scratching your frame

Worth applying 5cm (clear) frame protector tape to each fork/seat stay to reduce the slow abrasion to the paintwork.

 

[Dec66]

Ooh, good call on the tape, thanks. Saves me cleaning, slut that I am, hee hee

 

[fossyant]

Ooh, good call on the tape, thanks. Saves me cleaning, slut that I am, hee hee

Won't save cleaning, just paint wear.

I use the Raceblade Longs on one bike - very good for tight clearances.

 

[Dec66]

Won't save cleaning, just paint wear.

I use the Raceblade Longs on one bike - very good for tight clearances.

This was what I meant:

"You will need to clean under the fixings regularly to prevent them scratching your frame"

Just have to clean more

 

[Heisenberg71]

Rear was great, no hassle. However aero forks on the front created an angle that the fixings were not designed for. Therefore the front kept slipping and rubbing on the tyre. I made some rubber packers to put under fixings and it works ok(ish). Some days it's fine, others I have to stop every couple of miles and adjust it.

I think the problem is my fork shape, not the performance of the mudguards. I got fed up, took them off and bought an ass saver. Racebaldes have never been back on since, two months later.