THE ROADMAN VERDICT.
A rigid full-coverage fender set with long mudflaps, safety-release tabs and mounting hardware.
Why I recommend it
Full coverage keeps spray off the rider behind you and removes a huge amount of grit from your drivetrain. The Poncho set uses stiff stays to reduce rattle and is the right style of guard for a bike built around dependable winter miles.
Who it is for
Riders with an endurance, gravel or winter road frame that has enough tyre clearance and suitable mounts.
Who should skip it
Tight-clearance race bikes, frames without compatible mounts or riders who only want a quick removable rear flap.
What it gets right
- Full front-and-rear coverage
- Long polypropylene mudflaps
- Rigid 6mm stays
- Front safety-release tabs
Where it falls short
- Frame clearance and mounts must be checked
- More involved to fit than a clip-on guard
- Designed around 45mm or 57mm fender widths
