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Originally Posted by dawgie
The Cruds look nicer and are lighter weight, but I could never get mine to work without rubbing the tires. Most of my bikes have tires that are 25 mm or wider, and Cruds only seem to work on tires that are 23 mm or less.
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Where do you have a problem with the Cruds rubbing? I ask because I use them with tyres which measure 30mm wide on two frames which use 57mm reach brakes. I would guess that clearance under your brakes is the limiting factor, versus a limitation in the Cruds themselves.
Speaking of the Cruds, they are wonderful when used on an S&S bike as they fit into a case easily. I love the extended section on the rear 'guard that protects the drivetrain. Just make sure to:
(a) Use wide rims. They make the 'guards more stable. See (b).
(b) Use some strong glue to attach the strips which rub on the rims.
(c) Be aware that prolonged exposure to UV appears to make them brittle.
-- John