RGM RBP462 Rear Guard Bumper Protector

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The worse the conditions you ride in, the more you’re likely to benefit from long-coverage mudguards. Full-length mudguards with flaps also help to keep this filth off your feet and bike, which can be largely attributed to the front mudguard.

With the wide variety of styles and fitments available, there is almost certainly a mudguard that will fit on your gravel bike. Some mudguards require the frame and fork to have specific mounts, whereas others fasten to the bike without the need for mounting points, so whatever bike you have there is no need to endure a wet and dirty ride. How we test By Brand 1Form 356 Wheels 6Performance AC Wheels AEZ Alkatec Alpha Offroad Alutec ATS Autec AutoStar BBS Borbet C9 Cades Calibre Dezent Dotz DRC Etabeta Fox Hawke Linea Corse View All Clip-on mudguards usually don’t wrap as much of the wheel as full-length mudguards, nor have the sides or front rubber flap. This means they don’t keep as much rain and spray off your body or bike. However, they do keep most of the water off and can make a huge difference on wet roads. They can easily be removed and stored in the garage during the summer. Some mudguards, such as these from Topeak, use a cammed strap closure to keep the mudguard securely in place. Our Media Consider what width of mudguard is most appropriate for your tyres and the amount of clearance your frameset offers.Clip-on mudguards come in two distinct styles – clamp-on style such as the venerable Topeak Defender and folding ones such as the popular Ass Saver. If your road bike doesn't have mudguard mounts, there are still a lot of mudguards options available to you.

As a general rule of thumb, it’s best to err on the side of caution and fit the widest set of mudguards you can to your bike. Read more: Ass Savers Fendor Bendor Big rear gravel mudguard full review Gravel fenders / mudguards: Things to think about By Category Electronic Fan Controllers Electronic Fan Cooling Kits Electronic Fans Engine Paint and Enamel The fact that full-length mudguards can only be fitted to frames with the necessary mounts and clearance does limit them, but there are plenty of bikes designed to accept them. Most common are those that fall into the touring/Audax category, with a variety of frame materials including the most common: steel, titanium and alloy. It’s also possible to buy a carbon fibre frame with the necessary eyelets and clearance for these mudguards.To prevent this, it’s worth getting yourself some helitape. This clear tape that is incredibly strong and won’t be worn through by the straps of your guards. It’s almost invisible when the guards are removed, so your frame will stay looking as pretty as ever.

Clip-on mudguards don’t require the frame to have eyelets or long-reach brake callipers, or extra clearance. Instead, they attach to the frame using simple fastenings like rubber bands, Velcro or zip ties. This gives far more versatility than full-length mudguards as you aren’t hindered by bike choice, and it means you can keep riding your favourite road bike through the winter if you want to.Murray, James A. H.; Bradley, Henry; Craigie, W. A.; Onions, C. T., eds. (1933). The Oxford English Dictionary (vol. 8) (1sted.). Oxford: Clarendon Press. The Philological Society.