SKS Speed Rockers are a minimal, full coverage fender that add utility to any gravel rig. Flexibility is the core design principle of the speed rocker and its how it sets itself apart from a traditional full wrap fender.
The flexibility begins with the fender’s construction which in turn makes the fenders exceptionally usable and durable.
A traditional full wrap fender mounts with a set of metal stays and a rigid plastic fender. This inflexibility of design makes adjusting, installing, and repairing most fenders a real pain. SKS Speed Rockers have a unique mix of metal and plastic stays with a thin plastic fender. Instead of bolting on, they use velcro and straps for easy installation and adjustments, even mid-ride. This can become major boon when swapping tires or wheelsets to match the often variable conditions around Victoria, BC.
The Greater Victoria Area is home to tech singletrack, debris-filled service roads, and chunky doubletrack, all of which can demolish a set of traditional, full coverage fenders. The softer, thinner, fender on the SKS Speed Rockers flexes and distorts around impacts allowing for use and abuse without any anxiety. You can run over debris, kick your front wheel, or even fall off your bike without your fenders coming out of true. The metal fenders also have a set of quick release snaps that separate before the stays shear off, preventing stressful field maintenance.
The SKS Speed Rockers have a small family of related products. New for 2024, SKS offers the Speed Rocker in an XL size for riders who prefer running tires larger than 42c making the Speed Rockers an excellent choice for most gravel bikes. For those who ride regularly with a partner or group, SKS offers an extension flap to minimize road spray for those behind you.
The Speed Rocker is a sweet fender system for those looking for flexibility, utility, and comfort on their gravel or commuting bikes.