SKS's ultimate clip-on full fenders - SKS RaceBlade Pro XL Review - feat. Quick Release Mounts
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For those with road or gravel bikes that don’t always ride in wet conditions, clip-on fenders are an excellent option. Not only can fenders keep your backside dry, but they can also protect your bike for dirt and grime. The SKS Raceblade Pro XL fenders are SKS’s ultimate clip-on fenders that are highly adjustable and provide lightweight protection. With a retail price of $74.99 the Raceblade Pro XL fenders are designed for 700C wheelsets with 25-32mm sized tires. The fenders use quick release rubber mounts to allow the fenders to be quickly installed or removed from nearly any style bike including disc or rim brake setups. Note, SKS also offers a Raceblade Pro Black Matte variation of the fenders that have a matte finish instead of glossy black.
What sets the Raceblade Pro XL apart from standard fenders on the market is the clever double hinged mounting design. Each of the fenders uses flexible rubber mounts with rubber straps to secure them to the frame. The front fenders wrap around the fork while the rear fenders use the seat stays. Two struts on each side connect the mount to the fenders and have two screws on each strut. One set of the screws can be loosened to extend/contract the strut inside a plastic mount while the others can be loosened to allow the strut to pivot. On top of that, the struts can slide along the fender which provides nearly an infinite amount of fender positions and angles.
SKS has chosen a two-piece fender design to allow the Raceblade Pro XL to be compatible with a variety of road or cyclocross frames. With these XL versions, the fenders were widened to work with modern 25-32mm tire widths found on road bikes. Thanks to the highly flexible mounting setup the fenders can work with disc or rim brake bike setups as you can slide the fender forward or backwards to avoid the calipers. As you can see from the side profile the fenders are fairly short with a 565mm front fender length and 730mm rear length. While that is more than enough to protect you, riders behind you will still experience part of rear tire spray. At the end of each fender are extra long mud flaps that help redirect water or dirt away from the bike...
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00:00 Intro
00:11 Unboxing + Specs
03:30 Fit + Finish
05:50 Setup
07:38 On The Road (Priority Ace of Spades)
08:37 The Final Score
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Great review, showing all necessary info and them some without unnecessary BS :)
Thank you!! I didn’t know that we can move like you did in minute 6:55!! 🎉🎉
Great review.
SKS fenders are my go to solution. They last forever
@BH-cy9tb
Жыл бұрын
Sks fenders are great but they don’t last forever. I have a mudrocker rear fender on my e mountain bike and had a small crash and fender broke in half. Like any plastic when it’s cold it gets very fragile. Only had fender less than a year. But I will be buying another one. Still great fenders.
Hi. I just would like to ask if this will fit the Carrera Parva 27.5 x 1.95 tyres? Thank you so much!
They don’t work on small frames sadly. The front wheel mudguard fouls against the front downtube.
Do you know the size of the hex screws that adjust the fender? Mine have fallen off while i was riding and I want to pick up some replacements at the hardware store
@TheSweetCyclists
Жыл бұрын
Sorry, I don't have those specs handy. Assuming you haven't lost all 8 of the bolts, I'd recommend taking one of your existing ones and measuring the length / pitch at the hardware store to find a replacement. SKS is great when it comes to spare parts, but it doesn't look like they have the hardware listed - only the rubber strap and frame protector stripes.
I managed to get mine to work with my 700x40c tires. Any more will snag though.
@TheSweetCyclists
Жыл бұрын
That's good to hear. SKS also offers a lot of other fenders specifically designed for wider tires.
@Vixen1525
5 ай бұрын
Awesome. Then my 37-622 ones will fit too. :)
Hey bro, can we fit this mudguard on triban RC 120? I was told at decathlon that road bikes are incompatible with all mudguard 😮
@TheSweetCyclists
Жыл бұрын
Yes - these are clipon fenders that can fit nearly any bike setup. I'm not sure why the Decathlon person told you that. The RC 120 and RC 520 even have mounting spots for full bolt-on fenders if you want something more permanent. We put the SKS Bluemel fenders on our Triban RC 520 - kzread.info/dash/bejne/aGSDxLeHnNqxfZc.html.
interesting rubber “chain” belt on your bike
@TheSweetCyclists
5 ай бұрын
That's a Gates Carbon Belt on the Priority Ace of Spades bike. All of Priority bikes have the belt drive as it has nearly no maintenance and no grease to worry about. The belt drive systems have become quite popular on commuter and urban bikes.
@thejeffinvade
5 ай бұрын
@@TheSweetCyclists not very efficient but easy to maintain
They are not full fenders.
Mais pourquoi des demi roues ??😲🤔😱😩
i have a pair of these and both are too short. front too short and i get back spray and therefore wet. i would not buy them again
@TheSweetCyclists
Жыл бұрын
Have you tried adjusting the position - you can slide the struts forward/backward to get better coverage? I just took these out yesterday and came home with a dry back.
@peter04345
Жыл бұрын
@@TheSweetCyclists yes, i live in the west of Ireland. alot of rain they can handle light rain but not heavy rain and soaked roads. Always gives spray back when heavy rain, i needs to extend further past the forks.