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I have these forks on my touring bike but they have nowhere to attach guards. Is there a solution? I'd like some with decent coverage.
http://www.carboncycles.cc/?p=197
SKS Shockblade...fits via a expanding bung in the steerer tube
How about a SFN at the base of the steerer. A 90 degree bracket from hardware shop and a couple of p clips.
You'd be able to run full guards that way.
Thats a good idea there zippy but for a removable option you can buy the SKS fitting bung separately and then use that instead of a SFN...
http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/346/mg321/sks-shockboardshockblade-spare-mounting--fitting-kit.html
Shockboard looks like a nice and simple option but they don't look like they'd offer much protection. I'd prefer some proper full guards but appreciate I might need a DIY solution.
I think a fork bung and use this to bodge a mudguard mount?
I used P Clips to fit standard mudguards of choice - SKS Chromoplastics etc:
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=capacitor+clips&rlz=1C1GGGE_en-gbGB467GB467&espv=210&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=NtsIU-TEMsz07AbonoFY&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=799&dpr=1#q=p+clips&tbm=isch&imgdii=_
http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/p-clips
I have a guard in a similar fork steerer : a self-tapping screw, a wine cork of a jam-fit size and any front guard will fit with stays and a p-clip. Secure, but would probably break-away if anything got jammed there. A SFN would do a similar job but is a bit more 'committing'. That SKS spare is a good idea.. I tried an old bar-end plug that used an expander to do the same thing but it was a bit small.
Toepeak M1 front fender they are great.