... if SKS Longboards have been discontinued?

[keyboardmonkey]

I can't seem to find anywhere online that is still stocking either the 35mm or 45mm SKS Longboards and, unless I'm mistaken, they're not listed on SKS Germany's web site. Have they been discontinued? Did I miss that?

[pete75]

Try Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/SKS-Longboard- ... 541&sr=8-4

[keyboardmonkey]

Try Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/SKS-Longboard- ... 541&sr=8-4

"Temporarily out of stock" and has been for many months. Thanks anyway.

[AndyK]

I think the SKS Bluemels Style is meant to be the replacement for the Longboard.

You could also consider the Flinger F35, F42 or F50 (depending on width) as an alternative. I've found them more rigid and robust than the old SKS guards. And they still come with a rear reflector like the SKS ones used to.

[Jdsk]

I can't seem to find anywhere online that is still stocking either the 35mm or 45mm SKS Longboards and, unless I'm mistaken, they're not listed on SKS Germany's web site. Have they been discontinued? Did I miss that?

I think the SKS Bluemels Style is meant to be the replacement for the Longboard.
...

In 2022 the SKS full fender line was renewed. The classic Chromoplastic Longboard and Commuter II full fenders were replaced with the new Bluemels and Bluemels Style fenders.
Both models are made using the same chromoplastic fender material. But, the Bluemels now come with black hardware and are available in more sizes than before.
The Bluemels Style fenders feature a square profile design, double U Stay technology, a matte black finish, and come with a sleek, flexible spoiler on the front and rear fender.
https://www.amazon.com/SKS-Germany-Blue ... B09ST6S7T2

Happy New Year

Jonathan

[pete75]

Try Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/SKS-Longboard- ... 541&sr=8-4

"Temporarily out of stock" and has been for many months. Thanks anyway.

Eh? I clicked on that link and it came up with delivery by tomorrow if I order now.

[PH]

Try Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/SKS-Longboard- ... 541&sr=8-4

"Temporarily out of stock" and has been for many months. Thanks anyway.

Eh? I clicked on that link and it came up with delivery by tomorrow if I order now.

Possibly regional deliveries, not all items are available from all fulfilment centers and not all items are transferable.
It's out of stock for me as well, that'll be supply from East Midland Gateway
Temporarily out of stock.
We are working hard to be back in stock. Place your order and we’ll email you when we have an estimated delivery date.

[Garry Booth]

also they seem to be 45s ie for 28+ tyres. G

[PH]

I think the SKS Bluemels Style is meant to be the replacement for the Longboard.

If anyone chooses those as an alternative, be aware the stay fittings under the guard are a bit of a dirt trap, more so than on the older models, you might want a bit more clearance.

[peetee]

If anyone does buy the current alternatives I’d be interested to know if they are comparable length to Longboard guards and not just the longest that are now available.

[AndyK]

If anyone does buy the current alternatives I’d be interested to know if they are comparable length to Longboard guards and not just the longest that are now available.

According to SKS the Longboard and the new Bluemels Style are the same length: 960mm at the front and 1300mm at the back. I've just measured a Flinger F35 and it's roughly 900mm at the front and 1130mm at the back (not easy to measure with a steel tape!).

[peetee]

Hmm, this from your link:

Seems like the front is shorter

I shall measure my longboards in the morning.

[AndyK]

Hmm, this from your link:
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Seems like the front is shorter

I shall measure my longboards in the morning.

That's odd. I grabbed the numbers off the SKS USA website, which says 960mm!

[KM2]

I couldn’t find longboards for a 50 mm tyre and had to use a plastic sheet (from A4file) cut to size for a wide and long mud flap. Turned out very good though, nothing on the bracket /cranks even when riding down a gated slurry road after rain. Pop rivet (Aldi) or bolt in place. Cut very long, use a string to work out the desired tangent to the wheel, and trim if necessary. Don’t look as good as the longboards but very effective..

[keyboardmonkey]

Thanks for all the updates/info, gang. Sadly, I’m not convinced that the replacement SKS mudguards quite match up to the expectations I had of the last version of the Longboards.

I have three bikes with 700x25mm tyres and SKS Longboards that I’ve fitted. Not a quick procedure (for me, anyway), but very satisfying when completed. Fit and forget and - so far - rattle-free.

I was contemplating getting a pair of the 35mm model “just in case” and the 45mm for my tourer. Although I use 28mm Gatorskins on that bike there’s not a lot of wiggle room on the 25mm-tyre bikes, but sadly it seems it is not to be. (The tourer’s guards aren’t broken, but that was another just in case thing.)

I reckon the front guard was over a metre in length originally (very difficult to measure accurately in situ even with a piece of string), but I have always cut off a good couple of inches anyway.

SKS Longboard front mudguard “excess”

Below is an illustration of the minimum coverage I’d be looking for if using the supplied flaps. Any shorter and I’d be fitting longer Raw-type flaps…

SKS Longboards (front shortened)