Mudguards: metal or plastic?
Those of you who have been on a ride with me know that I really need to get new mudguards, as my current ones actually make me messier!
I am undecided (surprise, surprise!) between materials and colour choices. Should I go plastic or metal? Also my bike is black, should I get black, or would silver actually make nice contrast and work better? (This last is an aesthetic detail.)
I am seriously tempted to get these stainless steel ones, even though I think they're stupidly expensive: (I think they also come in black)
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/mudguards/700-x-40-gilles-berthoud-700c-stainless-steel-mudguards-long/ (Can I use 40mm wide mudguards on 1 1/4 tyres?)
But is it worth it? Would it be better to just get a plastic pair? They are about half price.
I am undecided (surprise, surprise!) between materials and colour choices. Should I go plastic or metal? Also my bike is black, should I get black, or would silver actually make nice contrast and work better? (This last is an aesthetic detail.)
I am seriously tempted to get these stainless steel ones, even though I think they're stupidly expensive: (I think they also come in black)
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/mudguards/700-x-40-gilles-berthoud-700c-stainless-steel-mudguards-long/ (Can I use 40mm wide mudguards on 1 1/4 tyres?)
But is it worth it? Would it be better to just get a plastic pair? They are about half price.
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