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struggling with mudguards. I’d like to get some nice metal (preferably hammered) guards like some Velo-Orange ones but a bit confused as to what will clear the 26x2 tyres and leave room for dropout adjustment. Any advice there would be great!
I really wanted metal guards for my 1x1 commuter but they were going to be several times as expensive as SKS so I went for the SKS in the end.
I'm also a bit put off metal guards since my Velo Orange hammered guard cracked. I think it was the strain of being flexed up and out of the way to get the wheel out of the track ends that did for mine but doing so is pretty much inevitable on a frame with track ends.
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After very nearly buying a Surly Troll, I’ve realised I’m 90% there already with my 1x1 (see below).
The plan is to take it from pure MTB to fill the ‘winter commuter’ gap after selling my Salsa Casseroll but also keep it useable off road when the mood strikes. The commute is a lumpy 10 miles each way.
I’ve just ordered a set of 2inch slicks as the first step, but struggling with mudguards. I’d like to get some nice metal (preferably hammered) guards like some Velo-Orange ones but a bit confused as to what will clear the 26x2 tyres and leave room for dropout adjustment. Any advice there would be great!
Other plans are to maybe switch to cable actuated discs to run a drop bar setup, and to adjust the gearing to hold a bit more speed on the commute. I’ll also be chucking on a Brooks and removing the Fizik.
Other ideas plus advice on the mudguard situation more than welcome!
MF.
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