Fender Opinions: Velo Orange Vs PDW metal fenders

[chiasticon]

Originally Posted by beta_hat

I didn't see myself dealing with labor of setting the VO fenders at this time--I am not good at these task, I tend to lose my patience quickly.

sounds like I may be in the minority, but I didn't find VO any easier or more difficult to install than PDW's or any other fender I've installed. they're all a little tricky, but not awful. just set aside a decent bit of time, and take your time, and it'll be fine. the point is to spend the time once, and do it right, so you never have to screw with 'em again!

I can't tell, does your Seven have fender bosses throughout? looks like the fork has eyelets but I can't tell at the dropouts and can't see chainstay or seatstay bridges. if it doesn't have all of these, it'll for sure be a tricky install.

[Andreas]

Originally Posted by tony_mm

Neither also.
For me only SKS fenders.

+1 SKS

Their plastic stay release gadget has saved me from crashing with branches etc in the spokes riding in the dark a bunch of times.

Their set comes with them for the front, I use them front and back.
Your LBS can order them separately. Even if you don't use SKS (and you should), at least get those things, you can use them with any fender.

[tony_mm]

Originally Posted by Andreas

+1 SKS

Their plastic stay release gadget has saved me from crashing with branches etc in the spokes riding in the dark a bunch of times.

Their set comes with them for the front, I use them front and back.
Your LBS can order them separately. Even if you don't use SKS (and you should), at least get those things, you can use them with any fender.

Yep, I have also some friends who avoided some bad crashes because of these SKS stay release also!

Better safe than sorry!

[dancinkozmo]

bought some sks from rivendell many mooms ago, still going strong

[teleguy57]

Originally Posted by echelon_john

FWIW REI has the PDW fenders in gunmetal on sale for $59.95 right now...just picked up a set.

https://www.rei.com/product/104915/p...l-fenders-city

Thanks! Had fenders on my "think-about" list, and your post was all I needed to hit the REI "buy" button for a pair in gunmetal for my new Alliance. Just received the "shipped" email (being enjoyed in the Echelon Wheelworks pint glasses you sent me a couple years back )

[marciero]

Originally Posted by Andreas

+1 SKS

Their plastic stay release gadget has saved me from crashing with branches etc in the spokes riding in the dark a bunch of times.

Originally Posted by tony_mm

Yep, I have also some friends who avoided some bad crashes because of these SKS stay release also!

Better safe than sorry!

This is pure speculation. Just because the stays ejected does not mean they prevented a crash. I have SKS fenders on the front of one bike and the stays have released countless times-an annoyance- yet I've never crashed or had any issue with full metal fenders, properly and permanently installed, on my other bikes. After I removed the stiff and rather low hanging mudflap on the SKS they have not released once.

[tony_mm]

Originally Posted by marciero

This is pure speculation. Just because the stays ejected does not mean they prevented a crash. I have SKS fenders on the front of one bike and the stays have released countless times-an annoyance- yet I've never crashed or had any issue with full metal fenders, properly and permanently installed, on my other bikes. After I removed the stiff and rather low hanging mudflap on the SKS they have not released once.

When you see your friend rolling over some branches, tipping on his bike and suddenly the fenders disconnect, this is not speculation....

Better safe than sorry is for me key when I bike with fenders.
Too much debris etc....in the winter that you cannot even see because of the rain.

[echelon_john]

Awesome! Glad to help and cheers! : )

Originally Posted by teleguy57

Thanks! Had fenders on my "think-about" list, and your post was all I needed to hit the REI "buy" button for a pair in gunmetal for my new Alliance. Just received the "shipped" email (being enjoyed in the Echelon Wheelworks pint glasses you sent me a couple years back )

[charliedid]

When you take the time to install VO fenders correctly you go the extra mile and run the tail light wire under the fender (aluminum tape) and drill an exit hole with a grommet. Bike shops are not dead yet.


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[donevwil]

I have been very happy with VO fenders and prefer them to SKS which are much less rigid requiring more tire clearance than VO/Honjo/Berthoud/etc. Best fenders IMO are Berthoud, bonus points for their low profile stays which I use on all front fenders when toe overlap may be an issue.

VO has 20% off fenders through the 22nd.

[flydhest]

Stratocaster?

[sg8357]

For you metal fender users with 5mm stays, PDW makes safety releases,
you can buy separately.

https://ridepdw.com/collections/cust...t=24829153601#

[Ken Robb]

Originally Posted by tony_mm

Neither also.
For me only SKS fenders.

Are SKS the silver plastic ones? If so, I had a pair on my Allrounder and they were TOUGH, needing no maintenance or adjustment for all the years I used them. Not as pretty as the hammered steel offerings though.

[tony_mm]

Originally Posted by Ken Robb

Are SKS the silver plastic ones? If so, I had a pair on my Allrounder and they were TOUGH, needing no maintenance or adjustment for all the years I used them. Not as pretty as the hammered steel offerings though.

SKS has plenty of fenders. Usually black or silver.

https://www.sks-germany.com/en/produ...ies/mudguards/