Which road bikes can take mudguards?

[DDYB]

I'm looking to buy a road bike (my first) with a budget of around £600.

I am looking for a bike that has a triple and can accomodate mudguards and at least 25/26mm tyres.
So far I have found Giant Defy 3 and Trek 1.2.

Could anyone recommend any other bikes I should also look at?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Mortiroloboy]

DDYB, have you considered race blades? You don't need mudguard eyelets, as they clip to the seat stays at the rear and the fork at the front, then you can take them off in the better weather if you are just using the one bike.

SKS make them, as do Tor Tec.

 

[bonj2]

my bike (scott speedster) ticks all those boxes. dunno about the stock forks though, i've upgraded them.

 

[TVC]

I use race blades, they clip straight on and off. Great for cleaning and you can decide if you need them just before you go out.

http://www.evanscycles.com/search.html?query=race+blade&x=17&y=1

 

[jimboalee]

Strictly speaking, a 'Road bike' shouldn't take mudguards. It wasn't designed to accomodate mudguards.

My Dawes Giro 500 is marketed as an 'Entry level' road bike, but in reality, its a 'Sports tourer'. It came with 23mm tyre profile.

Speaking stricter still, a road geometry bike that weights over 17 lb is NOT a road bike. Any rider worth his/her salt wouldn't ride competitively on such a heavy bike.

I have a Specialized SWorks Alu from 2005 which is 16.5 lb, and that's heavy for 2nd and 1st Cat; and Elite riders.
I have never EVER contemplated insulting it with mudguards... even race blades.

I also have a Peugeot 531 from the mid seventies, no mudguards, its a road bike.

The lesson here is - If it has mudguard clearance, its a "sports" bike.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Strictly speaking, a 'Road bike' shouldn't take mudguards. It wasn't designed to accomodate mudguards.

My Dawes Giro 500 is marketed as an 'Entry level' road bike, but in reality, its a 'Sports tourer'. It came with 23mm tyre profile.

Speaking stricter still, a road geometry bike that weights over 17 lb is NOT a road bike. Any rider worth his/her salt wouldn't ride competitively on such a heavy bike.

I have a Specialized SWorks Alu from 2005 which is 16.5 lb, and that's heavy for 2nd and 1st Cat; and Elite riders.
I have never EVER contemplated insulting it with mudguards... even race blades.

I also have a Peugeot 531 from the mid seventies, no mudguards, its a road bike.

The lesson here is - If it has mudguard clearance, its a "sports" bike.

Rubbish.

A "sports bike" is a clunker with unbranded tubing and crap equipment that is sold in places like Argos and by mail order catalogues. Many high quality bikes are built with mudguard clearence because they are intended for distance riding in all weathers by serious cyclists.

 

[bonj2]

yep, agree - jimboalee's post is largely bollocks.

 

[Tynan]

Condor Fratello, came with guards so tight to the tyres I can't even touch the tyres where the guards run, brill

if youlre commuting you're fine with something a bit less race anyway, someon the audax style bikes will have mounts for guards and rack

 

[Cranky]

My daughter's Giant FCR2 (the SCR2 is the same but with drops) was very successfully fitted with SKS full mudguards and is in your price range.

 

[HLaB]

That Kinesis that magnatom got looks very nice, he says it takes guards.

 

[DDYB]

Thanks for the replies.

I have also been looking at a touring bike (Ridgeback Voyage) - Is there a huge difference between a tourer and a road bike with a triple that can take mud guards etc?

I am around 19st+ so I don't think the weight of the bike will make a huge difference given the weight it will be carrying!

Any advice appreciated.

 

[Crackle]

Strictly speaking, a 'Road bike' shouldn't take mudguards. It wasn't designed to accomodate mudguards.

My Dawes Giro 500 is marketed as an 'Entry level' road bike, but in reality, its a 'Sports tourer'. It came with 23mm tyre profile.

Speaking stricter still, a road geometry bike that weights over 17 lb is NOT a road bike. Any rider worth his/her salt wouldn't ride competitively on such a heavy bike.

I have a Specialized SWorks Alu from 2005 which is 16.5 lb, and that's heavy for 2nd and 1st Cat; and Elite riders.
I have never EVER contemplated insulting it with mudguards... even race blades.

I also have a Peugeot 531 from the mid seventies, no mudguards, its a road bike.

The lesson here is - If it has mudguard clearance, its a "sports" bike.

I'd agree with that as it fits with how I was brought up with bikes however the definitions seem to have changed and the boundaries have become blurred, so one mans sports tourer is anothers audax etc....

...and there's no need to be rude chaps, just make your point and disagree politely.

 

[Randochap]

yep, agree - jimboalee's post is largely bollocks.

Rubbish and bollocks.

 

[Tynan]

tourer will be heavier and more sedate, menat to handle plenty panniers loaded up, plus it's more comfy/slower

all things being equal

audax in between

 

[jimboalee]

Seems definitions have changed in the mists of time.

As I know it -
Road - Race. Close clearance. Close to the UCI weight limit. Featherweight slick tyres.
Sports - Clearance for mudguards. Winter trainer. Wider tyres with some tread.
Sports tourer - As above, but with heavier rims and even wider tyres.
Tourer - Dawes Super Gal.
Upright - Dutch
Shopper - Raleigh 20
Fun bike - Custom built with Extended forks, Apehangers and Banana seat.
Tracker - Stripped down Dutch upright with Cowhorns.
Cross -
Track -
Cycle polo - Fixed with only 3/4 a handlebar. ( shorter on the side you hold the stick )

Audax - Sports or Sports Tourer.

MTB - An elaborate Tracker.


Progress will happen. Names and trends will change. This is a list of bikes I have owned in the last forty years.