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What makes the raceblade long mudguard so special?

What makes the raceblade long mudguard so special?

Whether on trips out on a racing bike in winter or on bike tours in the summer rain: the RACEBLADE LONG mudguard made of high-performance impact-resistant plastic offers perfect all-round protection. The end of the mudguard extends to the hub axle and the ultralight, extra long spoiler offers additional splash protection.

How big are the black fenders on the SKS raceblade Pro XL?

Flying mud could meet extinction when it sees the SKS RaceBlade Pro XL Black Fenders. Fit for 28″ tires 25mm-32mm wide, these mudguards are extra-long for superior splatter control. The front fender has a length of 565mm, while the rear fender is 730mm long.

What is the difference between the raceblade pro and Pro XL?

There are now two models of Raceblade: the Pro and Pro XL. The Pro (355g) is shorter and has skinnier tyre clearance than the Pro XL (365g), which once fitted comes pretty close to replicating the coverage of a fixed mudguard. Both share the same hinge mechanism, and this is the magic of the 2016 update.

What’s new in the 2016 raceblade update?

The 2016 update has been a long time coming, and clearly a lot of thought has gone into the redesign. There are now two models of Raceblade: the Pro and Pro XL. The Pro (355g) is shorter and has skinnier tyre clearance than the Pro XL (365g), which once fitted comes pretty close to replicating the coverage of a fixed mudguard.

What is the best mudguard for a road bike?

RACEBLADE LONG This ultra long clip-on mudguard set for road bike tyres up to max. 25 mm width protects you, whether you’re riding your road bike in a warm summer rain or on solitary winter trips. The end of each mudguard extends to below the hub axles.

What is the SKS raceblade long Mk II?

The SKS Raceblade Long is a highly-regarded accessory, and this latest version (called the Mk II in some quarters) is an evolution of an instant classic. In 2012 Dave gave the original Raceblade Long (RBL hereafter) four stars, saying they were “absolutely miles better than nearly every other solution for your road bike”.