SKS Chromoplastic Full Length Mudguards Review 2026
Mudguards aren’t glamorous, but if you’re commuting to sessions or riding with a group through autumn and winter, the rider behind you will have opinions about whether you’re running them. SKS’s Chromoplastic range has been the benchmark full-length mudguard for decades, and this set is still built to the same formula.
Key Features
- Chromoplastic sandwich construction — aluminium strips inside a plastic housing, giving a deep profile with real stiffness rather than flimsy plastic that rattles loose
- Stainless steel hardware throughout — fixed bridges and draw-bolts that won’t corrode over a wet winter
- Secu-clip release system — the stays pop out automatically if an object gets caught between the tyre and guard, rather than jamming your wheel
- Available in multiple widths — this SKU spans 700x35mm, 700x45mm, 700x50mm, 26x55mm and 26x65mm depending on your wheel and tyre size, in silver or black
Fitting
Fitting is generally straightforward thanks to the stainless steel bridges and draw-bolts, though some reviewers note the initial setup — getting the stays trimmed and the clearance even on both sides — takes more patience than a snap-on guard. It’s worth doing properly once rather than rushing it: a well-fitted set sits close enough to genuinely cut spray without rubbing the tyre. Check your frame’s tyre clearance against the compatibility table before ordering — the 700c versions cover roughly 20-61mm tyre widths depending on the specific profile you choose.
Who It’s For
Anyone doing regular autumn or winter training rides on a bike with mudguard eyelets and clearance — turbo-only riders can skip these, but if you’re commuting to swim sessions or riding in a group through the wet months, full-length coverage front and rear makes a genuine difference to how much road spray ends up on you and anyone riding behind.
Care and Maintenance
Wipe down after muddy rides and periodically check the Secu-clip stays haven’t worked loose — a quick squeeze test at the dropout end catches this before it becomes a rattle on your next ride.
Building a full winter training bike setup? See our best winter cycling headwear guide and bike maintenance checklist for the rest of the setup.
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