Bicycle Mechanics - Fender brake clearance issue

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Junkdad

09-05-07, 07:41 PM

I got some SKS commuter fenders (bike has eyelets), but my brakes have too little clearance for them. Should I trim the fenders or get new brakes?

It is a 90's era steel Specialized Allez Sport with Shimano "RSX" componentry. The fork has clearance. the brakes are dual pivot side-pull center-mounted caliper like this:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8b/Shimano_RSX_hamulec.jpg/554px-Shimano_RSX_hamulec.jpg

HillRider

09-05-07, 07:50 PM

You are stuck with this brake type since they have the proper reach and mounting method. Trim the fenders to miss the brake arches.

Junkdad

09-05-07, 08:27 PM

Thanks, will I run a risk of weakening the fenders?

orange leader

09-05-07, 08:55 PM

Yes,.... but they are not structural fenders are they?

Junkdad

09-05-07, 08:58 PM

but they are not structural fenders are they?

I guess not, just want to make sure thay don't fall apart