Steel Mudguards 48mm 500A Vintage Mini Bike "Dings" GB37

This steel mudguard pair fits 500A wheels — a 440 mm rim diameter — on small-wheel and mini bicycles. And both are made of steel. The seller's original description flags two things directly: the photos are part of the description, and the set carries oxidation, signalled on the listing as "Dings".

Condition and what the photos cover

Because the photos are part of the description, they carry the specific detail of the oxidation on this pair. The oxidation is a noted feature of the set, not a hidden point. Surface readings, colour shifts and any marks connected to storage are visible on the image set attached to this listing.

Wheel size, measurements and mounting context

• Wheel standard: 500A
• Rim diameter: 440 mm
• Section width: 48 mm
• Material: steel
• Country of origin: France

The 440 mm rim diameter places this pair in the 500A family used on small-wheel frames, not on 700 or 650 machines. If you are measuring a frame before buying, check the rim diameter rather than the tyre size: 500A and 440 mm describe the same seating diameter. A 48 mm section is a wide profile, so check frame and fork clearance at the mounting points.

Fitting this pair to a small-wheel bike

Steel mudguards of this type are shaped to clear the tyre along the crown and down through the stays; the exact drilling pattern and any stays or bolts you already own should be compared against the image set before you commit to the frame. The axle-to-brake-bridge distance on the receiving bike matters as much as the wheel size.

For a broader look at period-correct guards and how sections vary across wheel standards, see our cycle parts hub. If you are piecing a small-wheel project together and want a second option at a different section, this Front/Rear Mudguard 51 mm in steel for a 650 touring bike covers a different wheel standard and section. For 700-sized frames, the 39 mm steel front/rear mudguard pair for 700 touring bikes sits in the narrower range.

Key specifications

• Country of origin: FRANCE
• Oxidation: Yes
• Material: Steel
• Wheel diameter: 440 mm - 500A