Classic & Vintage - Lets see those Wood Fenders!

I finally finished a project that's been in the works since I bought a pair of Cody's wood fenders (http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZcody6702QQssPageNameZSTRKQ3aMEFSQ3aMESOI) late last summer. It's based around a cheap, but solid, smooth riding Ross Gran Tour 'gaspipe' 1020 frame. Brakes are Tektro R556 to accommodate the 700x32 wheels/tires. Brooks B72 saddle with Challenge bag, and Elk hide bar covering from Velo Orange. All leathers have been treated with Neatsfoot oil.

Oh, and Suntour barend shifters with a Suntour Spirt reverse pull front deraileur... because it just makes sense. :-)

Just as I finished it this evening and was admiring my handywork, the sun came out for the first time in a week. Photo Op time!!! Let's see all those other Cody fenders!

http://buggytexas.com/images/wood2.jpg

http://buggytexas.com/images/wood5.jpg

http://buggytexas.com/images/wood4.jpg

Nice Bike McDave. A Ross Gran Sport has never looked so good. Congrats.

That is really nice.

I think when I get the Raleigh mixte from Dr. D I will have to equip it with some of those delectable mudguards.

East Hill

You can't argue with the beauty of wood and leather.Nice job McDave.

By the way McDave, I think this would be a winning photo in donnamb's Bicycle Gardening (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=280381) post down there in General Cycling.

I like the way you carefully posed the bike not only to show off the incredible beauty of the bike as a whole, but you very cleverly managed to get Lupinus texensis in there, you rascal and shameless promoter of all things Texan.

:D

East Hill

Nice work McDave. Warm blending of the earth tones, and classic good looks.

Dirtdrop did a wooden fendered mixte awhile back and had posted pics, a Gitane IIRC, that was another stunner.

Very nice! One of these days I might get some bleech wood fenders to add to the 'Cuda Mk.I. Would make for a nice touch, but I fear I'd never actually use the fenders for their actual job. ;)

Your entire bike build, gorgeous. Lock that bike to your bed at night!

Your project just proves that bikes are to be fun. You've probably inspired at least 20-30 of us to do something creative with one of our bikes. One of these days I'd like to try my hand in building a set of "woodies." I'd add a splash/drip edge to the underside. It would be a practical nessesity needed here where the snow melt and winter sand make a mess of the roads this time of year. Thanks for sharing!

I posted these pics awhile back, but Bob's note compels me to show them again--my attempt at homemade wooden fenders. Certainly nowhere as beautiful as Cody's, but I had the materials around (other than the stays, which I bought) and got to play with the table saw.

Neal

http://web.mit.edu/nlerner/Public/Bikes/Thumbnails/International1Thumb.jpg http://web.mit.edu/nlerner/Public/Bikes/Thumbnails/International2Thumb.jpg http://web.mit.edu/nlerner/Public/Bikes/Thumbnails/International3Thumb.jpg

I was just thinking how sweet these would look on a bamboo frame bike!;)

I finally finished a project that's been in the works since I bought a pair of Cody's wood fenders (http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZcody6702QQssPageNameZSTRKQ3aMEFSQ3aMESOI) late last summer. It's based around a cheap, but solid, smooth riding Ross Gran Tour 'gaspipe' 1020 frame. Brakes are Tektro R556 to accommodate the 700x32 wheels/tires. Brooks B72 saddle with Challenge bag, and Elk hide bar covering from Velo Orange. All leathers have been treated with Neatsfoot oil.

Oh, and Suntour barend shifters with a Suntour Spirt reverse pull front deraileur... because it just makes sense. :-)

Just as I finished it this evening and was admiring my handywork, the sun came out for the first time in a week. Photo Op time!!! Let's see all those other Cody fenders!

http://buggytexas.com/images/wood2.jpg

http://buggytexas.com/images/wood5.jpg

http://buggytexas.com/images/wood4.jpg

This is my wifes's '82 Fuji Espree mixte. The fenders are by Cody. They're zebrawood and purple heart. They had to be extra narrow to clear the Shimano 600 sidepulls. That made them extra flexible, so they would hit the tires on bumps. I solved that problem by adding a second stay front and rear.
http://thumb9.webshots.net/t/57/457/8/51/43/2475851430068014369FcEUrU_th.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2475851430068014369FcEUrU)
http://thumb9.webshots.net/t/57/657/8/55/69/2414855690068014369CRiJPB_th.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2414855690068014369CRiJPB)

Thanks for all the kind words guys and gals. I really appreciate it. And thanks to those that have posted their woody bikes. Cody is reading this thread and I'm sure he would like to see more of what he hath wrath. :D


By the way McDave, I think this would be a winning photo in donnamb's Bicycle Gardening (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=280381) post down there in General Cycling.

I like the way you carefully posed the bike not only to show off the incredible beauty of the bike as a whole, but you very cleverly managed to get Lupinus texensis in there, you rascal and shameless promoter of all things Texan.

:D

East Hill
That blue weed looking thing? Oh yeah, I mean wildflower? It was going to be in the way anyway so I did sort of incorporate it. :D The wildflower season is just now revving up and it looks like it's going to be a great one. Once the sun comes back out again I'll take some more shots and post them to that thread. Thanks for the suggestion!


I posted these pics awhile back, but Bob's note compels me to show them again--my attempt at homemade wooden fenders. Certainly nowhere as beautiful as Cody's, but I had the materials around (other than the stays, which I bought) and got to play with the table saw.

Neal
Well done! I see I'm not the only one that realized wood and leather work so well together on a bike. :)


I was just thinking how sweet these would look on a bamboo frame bike!;)
I had the same thought about the time I was finishing it. It would be in keeping with the natural materials theme. :)


This is my wifes's '82 Fuji Espree mixte. The fenders are by Cody. They're zebrawood and purple heart. They had to be extra narrow to clear the Shimano 600 sidepulls. That made them extra flexible, so they would hit the tires on bumps. I solved that problem by adding a second stay front and rear.

Your Fuji looks great! Very tastefully done.

That was one of the advantages of the Tektro extra longs, they offer more fender clearance too, though I still had to do a lot of trimming to get them to fit both the brakes and the fork.

Even these wider fenders need a third mounting point and I was glad I ordered extra stays. In the case of the rear, my frame had a boss for the lower front, which along with the brake tab and original stay, was all it needed. The front fender needed the extra stay up front to stop it from chattering on bumps and to give it a consistent curve around the 700 tire.

Thanks again all!

That blue weed looking thing? Oh yeah, I mean wildflower? It was going to be in the way anyway so I did sort of incorporate it. :D The wildflower season is just now revving up and it looks like it's going to be a great one. Once the sun comes back out again I'll take some more shots and post them to that thread. Thanks for the suggestion!

McDave, are you suggesting that you did not know that the blue weed looking thing is the STATE FLOWER of Texas?

:roflmao:

Actually, I love the photos as they are--there's something about the way the wood glows in the light, and blends beautifully with the colour of the bike. The leather grips are the ultimate finishing touch. I think you've got some bike porn there, McDave :p .

East Hill

McDave, are you suggesting that you did not know that the blue weed looking thing is the STATE FLOWER of Texas?

:roflmao:

Actually, I love the photos as they are--there's something about the way the wood glows in the light, and blends beautifully with the colour of the bike. The leather grips are the ultimate finishing touch. I think you've got some bike porn there, McDave :p .

East Hill

I KNOW he does!:D I went and printed off a copy of it on nice paper to add to the collection of pictures on my office wall!

Aaron:)

Very cool bike McDave. I like the sheer brownness of it. How was the stitching on the (I assume) Velo Orange handlebar covers. I have been trying to work myself up to buying some for months and your bike might give me the extra push to make the order.

McDave, are you suggesting that you did not know that the blue weed looking thing is the STATE FLOWER of Texas?

:roflmao:

Actually, I love the photos as they are--there's something about the way the wood glows in the light, and blends beautifully with the colour of the bike. The leather grips are the ultimate finishing touch. I think you've got some bike porn there, McDave :p .

East Hill

Ha... I live smack in the middle of the Bluebonnet trail. How could I not know? Besides, it gives us an excuse not to mow our yards. Yea!

You're probably right, that light is going to be hard to duplicate. I'll go ahead and post it there now. Can always add more later. Besides the weather forecast just put us under a flash flood watch for the next couple days so it's going to be awhile before I can get more photos.

Bike porn eh? Wow, that's like the BF Gold Medal! Thanks guys!


Very cool bike McDave. I like the sheer brownness of it. How was the stitching on the (I assume) Velo Orange handlebar covers. I have been trying to work myself up to buying some for months and your bike might give me the extra push to make the order.

Thanks! The stitching is time consuming but not difficult at all. The instructions are clear, the holes are pre-cut, the waxed string is easy to work with, and it even comes with blunt needles so you aren't poking yourself. If you can lace up shoes you can do this.

I treated mine with Neatsfoot oil to get the desired color, but most people would probably be turned off by the tacky feel and odor it gives the leather. It doesn't come off on your hands though and I like the extra grip it gives.

question for those who ordered from woody's.

How long does it take from when u ordered to when u recieved ur order? Coz I ordered one on monday and as of now, it still says 'processing' on the status. I'm guessing it's not even shipped yet?

That is one hot bike! I love the wood and leather. I think I just added to my wish list. Everything about this bike goes together... frame color, saddle, bar wrap, fenders... wow.