Gilles Berthoud 700c Stainless Steel Mudguards - Short

I recommend this product

So obviously these are gorgeous, we know that already!

Fitting these wasn't quick but it was well worth it.

What I was pleasantly surprised to find was just how tough they are. You'd have to dent them quite hard to actually cause damage. I would say they are tougher than chromoplastic.

The rear racks on some bikes are actually supported by the mudguard itself in terms of fore and aft movement, instead of being attached to the stays directly. That's how tough metal mudguards can be!

Lastly, if anyone is wondering, the holes which are pre-drilled into these are for the stays and bottom bracket on the rear one and for the stays & fork on the front. If you want to brake bridge-mount the rear, put mudflaps on or a reflector you'll have to drill those yourself.

I recommend this product

I've wanted these for some time as my plastic ones over the years get bent, wobble and eventually fall to bits. These are the business. They are stable, solid and look great. I polish mine daily and the shine always puts a shine on my face.
Yes they are hard to fit, mainly because they are rigid and you have to get it right, but that is just the point to these, once they are right they stay right.
Oh, they do scratch and dent if you abuse them by leaning your bike up against stone walls etc, but scratches can be polished out dents may be a bit harder to rectify so don’t bash’em !

I would recommend these to bring more bling into the cycling world.

I recommend this product

After destroying 2 pairs of SKS mudguards over the past 9 years (daily use) I bit the bullet and fitted the Gilles Berthoud. People go on about how hard they are to fit - not true. Just take it slowly. I had no major issues and they look fantastic. On the road they are very stable and quiet. Great coverage in the rain.
My only concern is the supplied R clips. I recommend you replace them with S/S ones.

Should of fitted them years ago.

I recommend this product

According to the brilliant blokes at Sid Standard Cycles in Beeston fitting these mudguards to my Pashley Guv'nor was extremely tricky but they agreed with me that it was worth it. Don't forget to order the matching leather mudflap. I've got the smartest arse in Nottingham.