Custom fenders?

[merlincustom1]

Anyone know of a source for custom fenders other than Woody's? I'm looking to put a pair on a Peg fixed for winter riding. I was on the Velo Orange measurement page and the problem is rear clearance. I have only 5mm between tire and brake bridge and 34mm between the seat stays and the minimums are 10 and 35 respectively. I'm not interested in the clip on stuff. Anyone? Thanks.

[oldpotatoe]

Anyone know of a source for custom fenders other than Woody's? I'm looking to put a pair on a Peg fixed for winter riding. I was on the Velo Orange measurement page and the problem is rear clearance. I have only 5mm between tire and brake bridge and 34mm between the seat stays and the minimums are 10 and 35 respectively. I'm not interested in the clip on stuff. Anyone? Thanks.

Carbon fenders from Berthoud.

[merlincustom1]

Carbon fenders from Berthoud.

Thanks, I'll check it out.

[Drexman]

Or you may want to try these:

http://www.crudproducts.com/products/roadracer/image

I have them on my CAAD9 rain bike - work pretty well.

[merlincustom1]

Or you may want to try these:

http://www.crudproducts.com/products/roadracer/image

I have them on my CAAD9 rain bike - work pretty well.

Thanks. Just found out the Berthoud's won't work.

[that guy]

SKS has a new Raceblade Long model that might work.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/photos/interbike-2011-new-accessories-from-lezyne-and-sks/190768

[merlincustom1]

SKS has a new Raceblade Long model that might work.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/photos/interbike-2011-new-accessories-from-lezyne-and-sks/190768

Thanks, I'll check it out.

[JLP]

The other popular option is to buy or make "reacharounds" and then cut a normal fender. Like these:

http://rivercitybicycles.com/product/reacharound-fender-brackets-737.htm

http://rivercitybicycles.com/about/the-store-in-pictures-pg95.htm

[merlincustom1]

The other popular option is to buy or make "reacharounds" and then cut a normal fender. Like these:

http://rivercitybicycles.com/product/reacharound-fender-brackets-737.htm

http://rivercitybicycles.com/about/the-store-in-pictures-pg95.htm

Thanks. I should have mentioned that the rear bridge is not drilled, so these won't work. So far I'm thinking the best solution might be the SKS Raceblade Longs with a P-clamp from Velo Orange.

[Aaron O]

I'm not sure what your space situation allows, but the path of least resistance might be to get yourself a winter/rain bike designed for fender use and not subjecting a Peg to that abuse. I typically use a rigid steel MTB with fenders for that purpose.

[merlincustom1]

I'm not sure what your space situation allows, but the path of least resistance might be to get yourself a winter/rain bike designed for fender use and not subjecting a Peg to that abuse. I typically use a rigid steel MTB with fenders for that purpose.

Yeah, I have a 1984 Basso with a recent Kellogg repaint that will accept those nice aluminum jobs over at Velo-Orange, but I kinda wanted to get some fixed gear riding in during the winter off season. If I can't get something to work I'll need to be judicious in when to take the Peg out.

[EricEstlund]

I have only 5mm between tire and brake bridge

That is really snug- I usually like to keep 10-15mm between the tire and the fender, and allow about 5mm for the fender and hardware.

In your case I'd suggest some SKS P35's. You can notch the fender so that it sits on top of the brake bridge to allow whatever clearance that is there to remain. I've done a fair bit of this when setting up peoples track bikes for rainy weather. It works well, and if you are careful, can look pretty good, too.

[merlincustom1]

That is really snug- I usually like to keep 10-15mm between the tire and the fender, and allow about 5mm for the fender and hardware.

In your case I'd suggest some SKS P35's. You can notch the fender so that it sits on top of the brake bridge to allow whatever clearance that is there to remain. I've done a fair bit of this when setting up peoples track bikes for rainy weather. It works well, and if you are careful, can look pretty good, too.

Thanks. Have you seen the new sks raceblade long? Seems tailor made for low clearance. I may have to use a velo orange p-clamp on the top of the bridge to make it work.

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlHEm0JQ-Sk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[EricEstlund]

The race blade long is essentially a conventional fender split with included "Reach Arounds" (or as we used to call them- rack struts). Great idea, but it doesn't help if you don't have a drilled rear brake bridge. I think notching a P35 (or it's ilk) would still be a cleaner set up with less hardware.

Tubus makes some nice clamps (in a wide, size specific selection) that work better and are cleaner then any p-clamp I've ever used. A little more spendy, but they aren't going to wear out anytime soon.

[rjfr]

You might give a shout out to Ruckus components in Portland. shawn@ruckuscomponents.com

They have a line of standard carbon fenders, but might be willing to build something for you.

[John M]

OK, I'm going to say this. What the......The bike was not built to be a winter bike. 5mm clearance, no drilling of the brake bridge, p-clamps???!!! If you can afford a Peg, you can afford to keep it nice and get something else for the crappy weather

[merlincustom1]

"P-clamps, P-clamps!" Sounds like the dad in Breaking Away. "Refund?! Refund?!" :) I do have another bike for winter but want to ride fixed as well. I'm thinking inner tube sleeve over the bridge with a p-clamp or tubus and then the Raceblade longs. They seem tailor made for low clearance, necessity being the mother of invention. I think a fixed gear by definition is made for winter riding. I'm thinking fenders to protect the Pegoretti from the elements.