Bike mudguards Black Friday: city, road deals
Starting at €49.95
€37.79
A bike mudguard on sale Black Friday is chosen based on three measurements: the wheel diameter, the tyre width, and the space left by the frame and the fork. During the promotion, discounts apply to clip-on mudguards, models that attach, and mud flaps under the saddle, made of plastic or aluminium; at Vélo-Store, they last throughout November.
Bicycle mudguards in Black Friday: measure before comparing
The wheel diameter is marked on the side of the tire: 700 or 28 inches for road, city, and gravel, 27.5 or 650B, 26, then 24 and 20 inches for children’s bikes. The mudguard should then extend a few millimeters beyond the tire on each side: a model designed for 35 mm tires poorly protects a 45 mm tire. Finally, check the space between the tire and the frame bridge, under the fork, and at the seat stays: on a road bike with tight clearances, only narrow mudguards will fit.
With stays, clip-on or under the saddle: what mounting?
The stay-mounted mudguard fixes to the eyelets on the frame and the fork: this is the most complete protection, typically used on city and touring bikes for all weather conditions. Without eyelets, a clip-on model attaches with straps or clips to the seat post, seat stays, or fork, and can be removed in seconds—an handy solution for gravel and road biking. The flap fixed under the saddle only weighs a few grams and mainly protects the cyclist's back during rides on wet roads.
Discount mudguards: pair, set, or single piece
An attractive strikethrough price may only apply to a rear mudguard: read the title and product sheet before comparing it to another offer. "Pair" or "x2" often means one front and one rear, "set" or "set" indicates a complete set with stays and hardware, but some references only cover one wheel. Then compare the material—soft plastic, stiffer aluminium, or stainless steel stays—and the length: a long rear mudguard, extended with a flap, also protects those riding behind you. For an electric bike, choose a version specifically designed for that purpose, which is sturdier and sometimes wider.
MTB, tires, and other operation pages
For a mountain bike, MTB mudguards in Black Friday detail the models for suspended forks and full suspension. If you’re also changing tires, check the tires in the promotion: a wider tire may require a wider mudguard. For the rest of the year, the bicycle mudguard page presents each type; the clearance section lists models whose series are being discontinued, and the new arrivals are those just added to the catalog.
What brands of mudguards?
RRP, which manufactures in the UK, offers its RearGuard-Road flap, attached under the saddle with a strap, and a version that fits into the ICS housing of Fizik saddles.
Pletscher, a Swiss manufacturer born from an aluminium foundry, works this metal for its Fender Sport R50 and R60 mudguards.
Velox, a French brand founded in the early 20th century, offers clip-on rear mudguards for road and MTB, and front ones to fix on the fork with a strap.
Zefal, based in Jargeau in the Loiret, mounts its Shield R35 in 700 or 650B with adjustable collar stays, and offers the Shield Lite for gravel.
Frequently asked questions
Can you mount mudguards on a bike without eyelets?
Yes, with clip-on or strap models, which attach to the seat post, seat stays, or fork. The protection is slightly less complete than with stay-mounted mudguards, but no drilling is needed for installation.
How to install a stay-mounted mudguard?
First, fix the mudguard to the frame or fork bridge, then the stays to the eyelets, without tightening. Adjust the length of the stays to achieve a regular gap with the tire along the entire curve, and tighten last.
Which mudguard should I choose for an electric bike?
A model intended for this use, with reinforced fixings, as the bike is heavier and often rides faster. Check the space around the motor and kickstand, and compatibility with any potential rack.
Does a child’s bike need a special mudguard?
It should match the wheel diameter, usually 16, 20, or 24 inches. Clip-on models are easy to install and can be removed when the child changes bikes.
Do promotions on mudguards continue after Black Friday?
Black Friday itself lasts for one Friday, the one following Thanksgiving. However, Vélo-Store extends its Black Friday discounts on mudguards throughout November, when wet roads become more common.
