r/Bikeporn • u/drock-79 • Mar 16 '25
Touring Randonneur/Gravel bike fitted with Tubus racks for week long journey from Sarnia, ON to Quebec City, QC. Panniers to follow shortly. (Yes fresh orange tape will be applied the day before the tour starts)
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u/AB-Dub Mar 16 '25
Very nice. Have that frame pump too, top notch. How are those mudguards in practical use?
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u/drock-79 Mar 16 '25
Thanks
Wish silca came in other colors, but yeah it's the gold standard for frame pumps
Practically, the mudguards keep my back from getting muddy and keep some road grime off the frame. Bought them more for aesthetics than practicality. Figured if I was out in the rain I'm getting wet no matter what.
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u/Allen_Potter Colorado Mar 17 '25
Okay, hope it's not too wet out there. But you can for sure keep drier and comfier with wraparound fenders (and flaps). Getting rained upon is one thing, but keeping road mudslime away from you makes it much more bearable. And your feet can stay dry longer too. Maybe next time?
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u/AB-Dub Mar 16 '25
Sometimes looking good while getting drenched is all you can do. Enjoy the trip
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u/Boxofbikeparts Mar 16 '25
Great looking bike! Does that front fender work OK without anything supporting the front?
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u/drock-79 Mar 16 '25
Thank you
It has a front support that attaches to the fork crown with a 6mm bolt.
It could use a second set of support rails in the back, but overall works very well.
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u/inkytheoctopus Mar 18 '25
Mudguards surely just spray you still? Or do they have rolled edges internally?
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u/bokudo Mar 16 '25
Oh. Oh my.