fender help

[AngryScientist]

help me fix this abomination. are there clip on fenders that work from the rear brake bridge back? this bike has really tight clearances, and i just want something to keep the water spray to a minimum in the rear when the roads are wet. a shop near me (campmor) has something like the ones pictured below, and they are pretty cheap. any ideas before i buy a set of those and get the band saw running?


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nb38gdDpV9E/UMOu8A4jQoI/AAAAAAAAA-o/U2-3VZoeBUc/s640/IMG_1135.JPG

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[Nooch]

i think you're looking for the sks raceblade, or the Crud Road Racer fenders...

I think the cruds are tighter but more coverage..

[cash05458]

the sks ones work very well...give those a try...

[oldpotatoe]

the sks ones work very well...give those a try...

Or these, what I use, adjustable in height is nice.

http://www.jensonusa.com/!Eus6hY5WMgzWmWAlBwan5A!/Planet-Bike-Speedez-Fenders?utm_source=FRGL&utm_medium=organic&gclid=CJm6oOz5j7QCFYl7QgodGhkASg

I tried the Cruds and found them crudy. Loose, so close that any small anything will rub on the inside of the fender, rattly..not impressed.

[FlashUNC]

SKS Raceblades.

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/product-accessories/2013-sks-raceblade-fender-set-2882.714.1.html

[svelocity]

I can not identify the brand of fender the OP has posted. Sorry.

I do use a lot of fenders on multiple different bikes but I'm afraid I've never used some of the half/clip on fenders. However, a lot of guys I ride with used them and the only brand I see on their bikes are SKS raceblades.

I always thought those Cruds Roadracers looked good as a removable full fender option. Plus they are cheaper than the SKS raceblades. Nice review of them here (http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2012/04/crud-road-racer-fenders.html).

[Lovetoclimb]

Race blades by SKS are good, but take the time to drill and insert the small screws in them once you have the position set. Or else they will slide and move around over any decent bump and often end up rubbing your tires.

[gospastic]

I like Crud Roadracers. They are a pain to install but once you have them set they stay don't really move. And they provide full coverage. I have super tight clearances on my frame (can't fit anything bigger than true 23s) and they still fit without rubbing.

[monkeybanana86]

I have the sks ones pictured. I run them without the drilling as mentioned above with no problems. Here is the thing, the front one doesn't come down enough so I get spray on my toes and though the rear keeps my butt dry I get spray from the exposed area by the seat tube which again hit my foot (my darn shoe covers don't do their job either). Basically when you go fast and the road is wet the water is funneled to the end of the fenders and they become a faucet. Good for short and slow rides to the train station.

But since you do long rides on that thing I recommend the crud roadracers as mentioned before because have full coverage and are made for race bike geometry with no eyelets.

[EricEstlund]

I haven't tried them yet, but the PDW Full Metal Fenders look like they might do the trick. Designed to work with bikes not designed to work with fenders. They have some handy hardware included for frames without eyelets. Interested in picking up a pair and experimenting.

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[monkeybanana86]

I haven't tried them yet, but the PDW Full Metal Fenders look like they might do the trick. Designed to work with bikes not designed to work with fenders. They have some handy hardware included for frames without eyelets. Interested in picking up a pair and experimenting.

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if those really can squeeze under the brake calipers they might be the best ones yet!

[EricEstlund]

Yup. I can get a 35 Honjo under a standard brake, but design the mounting hole position accordingly. If these can fit under a mid-pad position set up with a 23 it will be handy for a lot of bikes.

[gospastic]

The PDWs look nice, but are $120 retail :eek:

[binouye]

I just order a pair of these origami fenders :http://www.witindustries.nl/

Haven't gotten them yet, so I don't know how well it'll work, but I like the idea of a minimalist fender I can stick in a jersey pocket. (Yes, my rainy day commuter has full coverage fenders.)

[EricEstlund]

The PDWs look nice, but are $120 retail :eek:

So are Honjos. Berthoud are in the $75-$90 range, and the carbon ones are up around $280ish. The PDW's also include some nifty hardware for working with mount-less frames and forks.

I love PB and SKS fenders, but options are great.

[54ny77]

THAT is a really cool idea/product!


I just order a pair of these origami fenders :http://www.witindustries.nl/

Haven't gotten them yet, so I don't know how well it'll work, but I like the idea of a minimalist fender I can stick in a jersey pocket. (Yes, my rainy day commuter has full coverage fenders.)

[EricEstlund]

:http://www.witindustries.nl/

Olaf hooked me up with an earlier version when he did a shop visit last year. I keep it in my commuter bag as a back up for unexpected weather changes. Works great for an "emergency" option!

[maximus]

Those PDW fenders do look like a pretty good option.

AngryScientist, just out of curiosity, what tires are those? Vittoria?

[AngryScientist]

Those PDW fenders do look like a pretty good option.

AngryScientist, just out of curiosity, what tires are those? Vittoria?

yup, open corsas

[bismo37]

PDW's Full Metal Fenders are really, really, really nice. Easy to install and very stable (no rattling, bouncing or bent fenders). The metal fenders are pretty tough yet lightweight.

I squeezed a pair on a Klein Q Pro with 24mm Vittoria Paves. Q Pros have no clearance, and these suckers fit well.

[JLP]

http://rivercitybicycles.com/rcb-catalog/reacharound-fender-brackets/

These, if you can't fit under the brake.

Those PDW fenders are getting good reviews with the skinny tire set in Seattle area.

[monkeybanana86]

well looks like I'm saving up for those pdw ones. Instead of trial-and-erroring multiple fenders better to just spend it on a good pair. I say full coverage and a long mudflap is the way to go.


I wonder how easy the wheel is to remove though

[JLP]

Well, not trying to thread drift too far, but if you want something a little nicer than a home-brew mudflap (an art in itself), we have been loving these lately:

http://shop.rainydaybiking.com

They are light, and the "extra-reflective" ones are fantastic.

They stay in place too.

I believe they are a husband and wife team who is just fanatical about making cool mud flaps.

[fogrider]

go with these: http://www.sks-germany.com/?l=en&a=product&i=11014&PHPSESSID=9242ff54fdea7a26ef4e49023d05a620

[559Rando]

Those PDW fenders look good.

Regardless of anyone's take on Jan Heine's views and Bicycle Quarterly, I think he makes a good case for a full fendered bike designed for fenders:
Why We Don’t Need Rain Bikes Any Longer by Jan Heine (http://janheine.wordpress.com/2012/11/19/why-we-dont-need-rain-bikes-any-longer/)

So...may I recommend the old 'N+1' solution for you?

[AngryScientist]

got the rear fender fit this weekend, along with new foul weather approved tires...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P0xJnsA7o6Y/UM9CICsda9I/AAAAAAAAA_o/oacKGQ1i7D8/s640/IMG_0431.JPG

[rwsaunders]

I resisted fenders for years and either put up with wet arse syndrome or spent time on the trainer. As I found a solution that worked, my only riding enemies now are ice and squirrels.