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kjohnnytarr
02-19-07, 06:43 PM
Anyone ever put/seen fenders on a BMX? I want to get one that I can easily put on/take off of my back wheel, because it soaks my ass when we have puddles.
I'd feel cool about making my own, if anyone can suggest a design. I was thinking about maybe something that would attach to my pegs, so I could take it on and off quickly.
What do y'all think?
premiumbmx2005
02-19-07, 06:45 PM
maybe. i dont see why not.
new_dharma
02-19-07, 06:59 PM
Fender (http://www.rei.com/product/47902715.htm)
long, but it might work
wethepeople
02-19-07, 07:02 PM
You can usually pick up these fenders at your local Xmart, they just go through the hole in your brake bridge and they actually work really well.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/wethepeople101/kylesbike.jpg
new_dharma
02-19-07, 07:03 PM
holy franken-bike, Batman!
wethepeople
02-19-07, 07:04 PM
Took a few days to weld up and get to work, but it's pretty fun.
new_dharma
02-19-07, 07:13 PM
interesting...do I need to ask HOW it rides, or do the looks say it all?
are you the kid that rides in the sewer?
wethepeople
02-19-07, 07:17 PM
It actually rides decently, there is a lot of sag in the back end so I need to set up the shock correctly. The only real problems with it is because it's full suspension, you cannot run single speed without a dérailleur to take up the tension and of course I have a coaster brake on it so it doesn't work well. I have since fixed this by adding a front brake, and it has an incredible (un-nerving at first, but fun when you get used to it) amount of brake dive as the rear end unweights itself because of the braking force. The other problem is just getting used to the chicago'd handling.
when i first looked at it i just asumed it was a regular 40$ x-mart bike. the i looked closer and realized your like a bike genius
kjohnnytarr
02-19-07, 10:17 PM
are you the kid that rides in the sewer?
If you mean the kid with the ghetto bike, no he's not.
If you mean me, then yes, I'm the kid who rides in "sewers." That's part of why I need the fenders.
you could ride on the street and stay away from disease and rats
eightdip
02-21-07, 06:48 AM
Since when would that avoid disease and rats?
kjohnnytarr
02-21-07, 07:58 AM
you could ride on the street and stay away from disease and rats
...or you could stop knocking my style. I calculate the risks and do what I want. My choice is to live life on my own terms. If you're more comfortable living life in a bubble, that's your choice.
FitRider 921
02-21-07, 11:49 AM
You can usually pick up these fenders at your local Xmart, they just go through the hole in your brake bridge and they actually work really well.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/wethepeople101/kylesbike.jpg
That is one cool piece of crap. I wish I had that much skill to do something like that.
FitRider 921
02-21-07, 06:04 PM
You heard the man.
You heard the man.
You missed the joke.
...or you could stop knocking my style. I calculate the risks and do what I want. My choice is to live life on my own terms. If you're more comfortable living life in a bubble, that's your choice.
i would hardly call riding my bike above the ground in the open air (or in a large building with various ramps of sorts 'living in a bubble'
kjohnnytarr
02-21-07, 09:59 PM
i would hardly call riding my bike above the ground in the open air (or in a large building with various ramps of sorts 'living in a bubble'
I call 'em like I see 'em; looks to me like your body gets plenty of exercise, but you keep your heart and mind in a box. If that's what makes you comfortable, whatev.
FitRider 921
02-22-07, 08:40 AM
You missed the joke.
No, trust me, I didn't.
I've seen a BMX with fenders.
well arent you special?
the correct answer is: yes.
im actually interested in this. how much do they cost, what kind of skill elvel, how much does whatever fuel you use cost?
well arent you special?
the correct answer is: yes.
You don't get it either.
CMcMahon
02-22-07, 05:23 PM
Fenders on a BMX are more fruity than RuPaul (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RuPaul).
wethepeople
02-22-07, 05:31 PM
Smittyben: Welders aren't exactly hard to come by...
Mude: They are not cheap, but they can be worth it. I have a Lincoln Light Duty that I bought used for about $500, gas isn't overly expensive, don't know how much to fill because I haven't had to fill mine yet. And they aren't really hard to use either, just practice.
For the rest of you idiots, Expat has a BMX with fenders.
wethepeople
02-22-07, 05:50 PM
Welders can be bought for $30 if you look in the newspapers/classifieds, although they aren't good.
Welders can also be like, $10,000 for a good set up.
wethepeople
02-22-07, 05:53 PM
Very lite brazing and soldering.
wethepeople
02-22-07, 05:58 PM
It's worthless unless you're a plumber.
MadMan2k
02-22-07, 05:59 PM
You can set fire to stuff. And be badass.
wethepeople
02-22-07, 06:02 PM
I guess you could brown toast with it to.
CMcMahon
02-22-07, 06:22 PM
For the rest of you idiots, Expat has a BMX with fenders.
Does that make it any less fruity?
gnr rocker
02-22-07, 06:49 PM
If you go to walmart you can sometimes find a 40 amp stick welder for 80 dollars. Its not much but it will do what you need it to. plus no buying fuel, seeing how it is ran on electricity.
Does that make it any less fruity?
Keeps me somewhat drier in the snow.
Does that make it any less fruity?
well it is expat....
im pretty sure that fenders don't have a sexual preference
im pretty sure your wrong
CMcMahon
02-22-07, 07:41 PM
im pretty sure that fenders don't have a sexual preference
That's like saying that a man could drive a Miata and not be a homo.
That's like saying that a man could drive a Miata and not be a homo.
ohhh good point.
new_dharma
02-23-07, 09:11 AM
Welders can be bought for $30 if you look in the newspapers/classifieds, although they aren't good.
Welders can also be like, $10,000 for a good set up.
Picked mine up at a flea-market for $75. The guy drilled his tip so he could use bigger wire! I bought it for 'parts' (and I already knew what was wrong). Bought a new pack of tips and it works fine.
If you do research and know what you're looking for, you can find pretty good deals.
FitRider 921
02-23-07, 05:30 PM
I thought of something, but I've already been discouraged for saying things that could hurt certain ethnic groups.
kjohnnytarr
02-27-07, 09:30 PM
so I got a little flipper fender. It looks ****ty, so I only have it on when I need it. That's about it.
thePest
02-27-07, 10:43 PM
look into Apex fenders
new_dharma
02-28-07, 12:08 AM
That's like saying that a man could drive a Miata and not be a homo.
what color is your Miata?
KinetikBiker
02-28-07, 07:41 AM
what color is your Miata?
Hahaha.
He got you beerman. "REACT" :)
FitRider 921
02-28-07, 01:28 PM
Hahaha.
He got you beerman. "REACT" :)
word.
"REACT" :)
do it, you wont
well you might, but not with a smile on your face as the smiley in the quote suggests
I_Suck_At_BMX
02-28-07, 02:19 PM
THe little kids in my neighborhood have rear fenders that attach to the seat post. I'd imagine they get them from any x-mart.
electricaltape
03-04-07, 09:36 PM
living in the northwest, definitely not unthought of to fender up the bmx.
had no idea about water up the back until it happened to me while riding in rain. except on a bmx, it's your ass that gets the soaking, not a streak up your back. presumably because you do so much riding off the saddle on the bmx.
i'm now curious if the ass gets wiped riding fenderless on a road bike. haven't taken chances.
i have an sks quick install fender for the rear. it's made for mountain bikes and it's a bit big, kinda goofy but gets job done. there are probably less obvious ones you can get that are equally convenient.
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