SKS updates the classic Bluemel fenders - SKS Bluemel Bicycle Fender Review - feat. Full Length

The Bluemel mudguards have a rich history that extends back to the 1800s and feature an iconic squared profile. For 2022, SKS has revamped the classic Bluemels with upgraded features and blacked out aesthetics. While the fenders are offered in a number of variations, in this review we’ll be looking at the $74.99 700 x 28-37 variation in both the standard finish and the upgraded matte black $84.99 STYLE version. These are bolt-on fenders and require mounting eyelets or SKS’s optional mounting clamps. The Bluemel fenders are constructed using an aluminum core with plastic coating for durability and lightweight. SKS includes full instructions and extensive mounting hardware to accommodate a variety of bike geometries. As with other SKS fenders, these include the break-away safety system that allows the struts to separate from the bike if a branch or debris gets stuck in the wheel.

With multiple mounting points and available adjustments installing the Bluemel fenders can be quite time consuming. The included instruction manual is well written but has multiple optional steps so we’d recommend taking your time. Total installation time depends on each bike and whether you need to cut the metal struts down and took us about 30 minutes. The first step is to connect the nuts and washers to each of the strut connectors  and loosely tighten them down. We’d recommend using some pliers to help push the nuts into slots as it’s a very tight fit. It’s important to use the proper orientation of the connectors as these have a directional break-away system that only works in one direction. The metal strut clips onto a clip on the inside of the fender. The front fender is bolted onto the fork crown as well as the mounting tabs on each side of the bike.

Visually, it’s easy to identify the SKS Bluemel fenders as they have a distinctive square fender profile. Even though the design dates back to the original 1800s Bluemel models, it looks modern and sharp whether it’s installed on a beater or a race bike. The Bluemel fenders offer extended protection with 960mm front fenders that extend in front of the fork and 1300mm rear fenders. SKS offers the fenders in a standard black or silver finish as well as a matte black STYLE variation that’s shown here. Not only is the STYLE variation more stylish, but there is also a flexible rear rubber spoiler that helps keep you dry. While the Bluemel fenders will protect you from spray off the rear fenders, riders behind you may still get a little wet as they don’t extend all the way down like SKS’s other fenders.

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00:00 Intro
00:11 Unboxing + Specs
02:53 Fit + Finish
05:28 Installation
11:06 On The Bike
12:05 The Final Score
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