The Gear: SKS gravel mudguards
Posted By Gravel Union
On 25 November 2019
Product Title:
SKS Speedrocker mudguard set
Cost:
£49.99srp
Release Date:
Available now
Brand:
SKS-Germany
Wheel size:
700c
Suitable for tyre widths:
max. 42mm
Mudguard width:
47mm
Weight:
408g
Website Link:
https://www.sks-germany.com/en/products/speedrocker/
Product Description
As winter inches ever closer and the dry dusty gravel trails of summer are a long forgotten memory, getting out on our gravel bikes can seem like a bit of a slog more than a pleasure at times. Cold temperatures and wet trails don’t always make for fun riding, so anything you can do to keep yourself slightly drier and cleaner will be of benefit.
Up till now, it wasn’t easy to find mudguards that were designed to work on a gravel bike – tyre clearance, security concerns due to off-road vibration and lack of built in mount points on some gravel frame and forks meant finding something suitable was a struggle. Luckily, mudguard maestros SKS have realised there is a big gap in the market and have introduced the Speedrocker.
The Speedrocker has been specifically developed for compatibility with gravel and adventure bikes and will work with 700c tyres up to 42mm wide. The Speedrocker offers incredible stability over the roughest tracks while also providing optimum protection in all weathers.
At the front, protection is enhanced with an innovative dual-height front mudguard which deflects water and mud downwards and forwards, back onto the tyre and not up the headtube, keeping it away from the rider’s face.
The rear mudguard utilises an innovative telescopic extension for greater coverage near the seat tube, and everything is held firmly in place with an all-new rubber fastening system to suit a multitude of frame designs, including integrated recesses for brake or gear cables as required.
The Speedrocker also showcases an update to SKS’s stay design, the ESC Vario Safety System. The sturdy but lightweight black anodised aluminium stays have been designed wider than normal, to run over the top of the mudguard, and are covered by a protective plate. This not only gives the SPEEDROCKER a sleek overall appearance but also maximises the available clearance between the tyre and mudguard. Being aluminium, the stays are also simple to cut down as required for the perfect fit.
Ready to rock the gravel? Look no further than the SKS Speedrocker!