Commuting - Freddy Fenders

Anyone have the planet bike freddy fenders? I hear they are good but wanted some more opinions. Thanks.

I put a set on my old LeTour a couple of weeks ago. The install was uneventful and I think that they actually look pretty good. Rode in the rain with them for the first time today and was pleased with the result. I think it was money well spent.

I have them on my LHT and they have been fine, no complaints. I would buy them again. I have a photo with them installed here. (http://patch29.smugmug.com/gallery/216196/1/9230100/Medium)

I looked at both, went with the SKS/Esge since the shop had both. About $5 more, but the touring list guys at bikelist swear by the SKS's. I have the SKS's on my LHT http://www.wolfenet.org/gallery/surly/img_1540 .

I notice from the pics that Patch29's Freddys and the SKSs both have two supports back to the braze on. My Freddys have only one. I'm betting that both of theirs are better.

I do remember reading someone's comment about the attachment of the single support wire to the fender on some fender breaking. Don't recall if the comment was about a Freddy model or not. Something to watch for.

My LBSs only had the Freddys I got and some quick-steal models. I was in a hurry and they were realatively cheep. Still no complaints. :)

I've got them on my Giant Cypress SX. They work great. Get the Hardcore model, as they have extra mudflaps. Mine have 2 wires each side in the back going to the braze ons.

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awesome, I think I'll definatly go with them. Thanks guys.

My only complaint of the Freddy Fenders was a shortage of hardware configurations. The bolts supplied didn't reach through my fork so I had to modify. I expected as much so it wasn't a big let down. It would be impossible to have all the necessary hardware for every application... but it would be nice!

I have them on my Volpe, the ones with the little mudflaps, I can painted them to match the color of my bike.

Corsaire

I have Freddy Fenders on my bike. They work fine, but the install was a hassle because I have disc brakes. On the front fender I had to use pliers to bend the support so that I routed it around the brake. I think I was pretty lucky and I have no confidence I could do it again without mangling the support. On the back I only used 3 of the 4 supports, ditching the one that would have needed to be bent around the brake-it works fine and is stable. The fenders do their job. I haven't tried the SKS, but I hear they are very good. I went with the Freddy's because they were easier to order.

I don't think they'll be a big problem for me, I'll be mounting them to a brakeless track bike.

I bought a pair of Freddy Fenders to put on a mountain bike that I use for commuting. I still don't have the front fender on yet because it has no eyelets for mounting fenders and has fat tubes for shock absorbers. I've got a design thought out for a clamp I can make, but I haven't made the trip to the hardware store yet. I think I will need some aluminum about 1/2 inch wide and 1/16 inch thick.

I'm happy with the rear fender. I'm also happy with the Planet Bike policy of donating a portion of their profits to bicycle advocacy. I hope they can stay in business doing that.
Jim

I have these on my VanDessel. They work reasonably well for me. The only thing that I could add is that the plastic these things are made of gets quite brittle with time and cold. I should replace my rear fender because it has some cracks in it from a winter wipeout, instead I just filled the cracks with epoxy as a temporary solution.

Dan

I just installed a pair yesterday. It was pretty easy. Although I haven't ridden with them yet, they appear as though they'll provide good protection and seem quite secure.

i have the Freddy Fenders and I also had to bend the supports around the disc brakes. But they work and look great!

I have these on my VanDessel. They work reasonably well for me. The only thing that I could add is that the plastic these things are made of gets quite brittle with time and cold. I should replace my rear fender because it has some cracks in it from a winter wipeout, instead I just filled the cracks with epoxy as a temporary solution.

Dan


I wonder how the SKS fenders will last? They're an aluminum/plastic bonded fender. Supposed to be pretty tough.

Have a set of Freddy's on my commuter (Surly Cross-Check). No complaints so far, but then I haven't tried any other brands recently either. Mounting was easy, and they were simple to adjust for more clearance when I put the knobby tires back on, too.

I bought a pair of Freddy Fenders to put on a mountain bike that I use for commuting. I still don't have the front fender on yet because it has no eyelets for mounting fenders and has fat tubes for shock absorbers. I've got a design thought out for a clamp I can make, but I haven't made the trip to the hardware store yet. I think I will need some aluminum about 1/2 inch wide and 1/16 inch thick.

I'm happy with the rear fender. I'm also happy with the Planet Bike policy of donating a portion of their profits to bicycle advocacy. I hope they can stay in business doing that.
Jim

Hey MLJim I had the same problem. For a quick fix I put on those little plastic straps(the ones that come with the odometers) and tighten around the front forks. Well 2 years later they are still going strong. Charlie

I have 2 commuters and use bothtypes, Freddys and SKS. Freddys were easier to put onto the bike but both seem to function and wear the same. Also I like the name Freddy Fenders. Charlie

I have 2 commuters and use bothtypes, Freddys and SKS. Freddys were easier to put onto the bike but both seem to function and wear the same. Also I like the name Freddy Fenders. Charlie

My Freddys were customized and spray painted, here's parked inside the bldg. at work,
Corsaire :)

I highly recommend the full coverage Hardcore Freddy fenders. I have had them on 4 bikes now, and have given them as gifts as well. They dont always mount effortlessly. But they are so worth it. About all that gets wet are your feet and I feel they are as wet as if you walked the distance you just rode. I have found the fender material very durable. I had to cut the fender to make it fit around a road bike fork, but they are not designed for that application and still worked well. Zip ties normally solve most problems with mounting.

Freddy fenders, (and most other Planet Bike products) are close to perfect for commuter bikes. Strong enough to last a while, cheap enough to replace when they get broken. SKS fenders are nice as well-- they cost only a little more.