We compared two mountain bike mudguards: the VELMIA Bicycle Mudguard Set and the FIFTY-FIFTY Mountain Bike Fender.
What we looked at
Front and rear coverage, wheel sizes, mounting, and price.
The verdict
If you want a front and rear set for 24 to 29 inch wheels with adjustable angles, the VELMIA is the pick at £19.99. If you only need one fender and would rather save £4.00, the FIFTY-FIFTY is the alternative, at £15.99, with zip ties included.
A £19.99 front and rear set for 24-29 inch wheels.
A £15.99 single fender for 26, 27.5, 29 inch, plus and fat bikes.
VELMIA Bicycle Mudguard Set for 24-29 Inch MTBs — Full Set
Intended for: Marketed as a front and rear mudguard set for 24 to 29 inch mountain bikes and all-terrain bikes with suspension forks, with the front mudguard mountable in three variants and the rear angle adjustable, assembled with illustrated instructions that the listing says may not be in English. Carries 4.4 stars from 3.2K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Front and rear mudguards in one set
- Fits 24 to 29 inch wheels per the listing
- Front mounts three ways and the rear angle adjusts
- Larger review history than the FIFTY-FIFTY (3.2K vs 1.7K ratings)
Worth knowing
- Costs £4.00 more than the FIFTY-FIFTY on these listings
- Listing says the instructions may not be in English
Best for
- Buyers who want both ends covered
- Anyone with a 24 to 29 inch mountain bike
- Those who want adjustable mounting
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who only needs a front fender
FIFTY-FIFTY Mountain Bike Fender, MTB Mudguard — Single Fender
Intended for: Marketed as a single MTB fender that fits the front fork, or the rear seat for disc brake bikes only, in a flexible, light but thick material fixed at four points, compatible with 26, 27.5 and 29 inch plus-size and fat bike wheels, supplied with 6 heavy-duty zip ties and instructions. Carries 4.3 stars from 1.7K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the VELMIA on these listings, at £15.99
- Fits 26, 27.5, 29 inch, plus and fat bike wheels
- 6 heavy-duty zip ties and instructions included
- Light and flexible
Worth knowing
- A single fender, not a front and rear set
- Rear use is for disc brake bikes only per the listing
Best for
- Buyers who only need one fender
- Anyone with a plus-size or fat bike
- Those who want the lower price
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want front and rear coverage in one purchase
- Anyone with a rim brake bike who wants rear cover
