SKS Chromoplastic Full Length Mudguards

I would not recommend these mudguards to anyone. At the first step of fitting these mudguards we knew we had made a mistake. The instructions were embarrassingly terrible. Awkward and uninformative pictogram images (not a single photo) and vague references to components led to immediate frustration. What is quite an involved fitting process is summed up in a small paragraph on a page the size of a coaster. We purchased these to fit on a set of 700x25c wheels, as the website said they would fit onto, but found that the struts to bolt on to the bike to support the mudguards were too long. Happily the instructions had us covered: 'adjust for length with hacksaw.' The supplied components for securing the struts onto the bike frame proved inadequate. They were tightened on as 'instructed', half a day of cycling on the road had them pinging off and leaving the front mudguard to swing free, tripping under the front wheel and risking serious injury to the cyclist. On the plus side, the packaging was good and suitable and Tredz delivered them promptly.

These are definitely my 'go to' mudguards of choice and have just bought a new set for a touring bike build. First things first, the instructions are rubbish but there isn't really much to installing these. I have read so many reviews from people complaining about how they 'had to cut down the seat stays', but er, that's the whole idea people! How do you think that SKS can satisfy the infinite variables of frame designs and wheel/tyre sizes?! These require patience and a good pair of bolt cutters to cut the stays. If you have a threaded mudguard boss on the underside of your seatstay bridge, don't bother with the sliding bridge, but drill a hole direct into the guard and bolt it straight into the boss. Sure it invalidates the warranty but you won't need it and it makes for a much stronger and neater install. There's a very good video on YouTube from Rivendell that shows how to install these. I recommend watching it first!

Very good service from Tredz. The mudguards take a little while to fit to get them just right but you should expect that when you consider that they have to fit a wide variety of bike designs. Once done, they fit well and look good, with neatly designed fixings and fittings to finish them off. The stays and some of the fixings are stainless steel but some appear to be plated steel - I think they were advertised as stainless steel. I'd certainly recommend this product.

Still waiting on Tredz to send me the missing stays so I can fit these great looking mudguards. Phoned twice and been promised they're in the post but a week later still waiting. Great mudguards, less than great service from Tredz.

I fitted SKS Chromoplastic mudguards before and despite being fiddly they look good and are solid. The muguards are clearly good quality. However, this time struggled to get front mudguard to sit properly and it rises as it comes out between front forks and has a slight twist. Took it off to figure out why and it appears that bracket holding it to back of front fork is not quite central. That said, its not too bad. Something to check for perhaps before fitting?

Have fitted these SKS guards to all my bikes and very satisfied with design of product. Front mudflap is well designed too. Only drawback is that most of the fixing nuts & bolts supplied are only zinc plated steel and soon look rusty. But it's easy enough to obtain replacement stainless bolts elsewhere to upgrade.

After years of having a soggy bottom and gritty drivechain these have greatly improved the daily commute. Fitting instructions are brief but adequate. Any kit comprising a dozen bolts and two 'coathangers' is going to be a bit fiddly to construct but no more cursing than for aligning derailleurs of building a flatpack, which is what it is. Once fitted fine adjustment is easy and they are very solid. A couple of observations: A couple of spacers (5mm) to hold the secuclips off the front fork would be useful, but might just be the UltraX forks. The front fork bracket needed some pliers work to get a fit, again might just be the forks. A longer front fork bolt would be good (extra 10-15mm). I had to acquire one. Not enough to stop these getting 5 stars form me. They have paid for themselves with the additional days the car remains parked at home.

Fiddly to fit and set up correctly but well made and the look about as sexy as mud guards can be! I've seen the light and installed on my new bike to avoid being soaked or soaking anyone else. Highly recommended.

I originally bought some SKS commuter guards but they always rattled, the front one got really bad and the rear broke so I bought these. I spent a couple of hours getting them perfect and I did use the brake mount from the old guards, but these are the best mudguards I've used, the 35mm is pushing the limit for 28 tyres but are great for 25 or less. My frame wasn't supposed to take 28 tyres and guards but they just fit. No rattles at all

These aren't the cheapest on the market, but do represent great value as they are very robust. If your bike has stays then these are a great option, virtually no noise or vibration and relatively easy to fit and adjust.