Commuting - Which Planet Bike fenders should I get for my 26" MTB Dahon Jack Folder?

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canonikon
08-25-10, 02:13 PM
I need fenders for my Dahon Jack but I don't know what size to buy. The original tires are 26" x 2.0" and I am planning to change the tires to 26" x 1.25" or 1.0". I'm pretty sure if I were to stick with the original 26x2.0 tires I would need the Planet Bike Full ATB (60mm wide) (http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-Front-Bicycle-Fender/dp/B000RYBGKM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1282765839&sr=1-1) but I since I am changing the tires to thinner 26x1.0 or 1.25 tires I would probably need a thinner fender right? or am I wrong? so if I need a thinner fender will this Planet Bike Full Hybrid/Road Fender (45mm wide) (http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-Hybrid-Bicycle-Fender/dp/B000RYAL08/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1282765948&sr=1-4)work for me? The thing with the Full Hybrid fenders is that it's Road tires up to 27 x 1.25in or 700c x 35mm and the ATB fits tires 26"x1.75" to 2.25". Will it matter if I fit a 27" fender onto my 26" wheels? My tires will be 26 x 1.0 or 1.25....so which one should I buy? Is it better to have wider or tighter fenders in terms of water splashing?

Here are some links that I have been looking over and over again trying to figure out what I should get...maybe you pro's can help me..thanks in advance.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dsporting&field-keywords=planet+bike+fender&x=0&y=0&ih=19_0_1_0_0_0_0_0_0_1.59_297&fsc=-1

http://ecom1.planetbike.com/fenders.html

P.S. I also have a rear rack.

exile
08-25-10, 04:47 PM
I have the PB Cascadia's on my LHT. I had the SpeedEz's on my hardtail (attached with hose clamps). The width on the LHT tires is 1.5" and on the hardtail 1.25". I really didn't care how my bike looked with narrower tires and wide fenders.
CACycling
08-25-10, 05:13 PM
Wider fenders will block more, not less, water. If you are looking for max protection, go for the 26".

canonikon
08-25-10, 05:14 PM
Wider fenders will block more, not less, water. If you are looking for max protection, go for the 26".

thanks !! i appreciate your advice 26" 60mm it is then =D