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The thrills... Gravel bike mudguards?

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Todays excitement... I've had to replace my fork and the new one has no hole for the mudguard bracket to bolt to.

So are those hideous SKS Speedrockers the only option now? Or is there something slicker?ย 


 
Posted : 14/04/2026 11:32 am
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There's not a hole in the underside of the crown?ย 

Speedrockers might not be pretty but they work well enough. Though not for the rider on your wheel.


 
Posted : 14/04/2026 12:27 pm
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If the steerer tube's open at the bottom, could a SFN be inserted to then bolt a mudguard to?ย 

 


 
Posted : 14/04/2026 12:29 pm
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Nah, just a smooth carbon arch below the steerer.ย  Like thisย 


 
Posted : 14/04/2026 12:42 pm
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Ah. It wouldn't be pretty, but simple cable ties securing the guard around the crown would probably work. I do similar with full-length guards on a carbon fork on my Cacade.ย 

 


 
Posted : 14/04/2026 1:20 pm
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As ugly as the speed rockers are they work just as well as proper guards in my experience and are easily switched out for nice days or for cleaning.

I always add flaps to my guards so never had issues with those following.

These, or DIY from tyre packaging: https://rawmudflap.uk/

Raw flaps on a long ride? Ooh matron!


 
Posted : 14/04/2026 1:33 pm
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Cheers folks. I'll probably just get the speedrockers then. (and ride with my eyes closed 😀 )


 
Posted : 14/04/2026 2:04 pm