Need help with Honjo fenders
09-13-09, 08:17 PM
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Need help with Honjo fenders
Does anyone know if these Honjos will fit a 27x1 and 1/4 inch wheel? Not to much info on the VO site.
https://www.velo-orange.com/ho35fesmha.html
https://www.velo-orange.com/ho35fesmha.html
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The link says they're recommended for tires up to 26 mm wide. Your 1 1/4 inch tires are wider than that, aren't they?
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I'm sorry, I should've been a bit more specific with the info. I was talking about that style of fender, it doesnt mention if its for a 700 or a 27? do they carry both? or just 700?
EDIT:Never mind, just found this, https://www.velo-orange.com/ho43haflfe.html
EDIT:Never mind, just found this, https://www.velo-orange.com/ho43haflfe.html
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09-13-09, 08:58 PM
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I put those fenders on a bike with 27-inch wheels. There was *barely* enough clearance for 1 - 1/4 inch tires (Continental Gatorskins). With the slightest bump I'd get rubbing. I switched tires to Pasela Tour Guards, 1-1/8" inch, and they work fine.
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Think these would have been a better fit?
https://www.velo-orange.com/ho45hafe.html
I'm actually toying with the idea of using a vintage set of chrome Schwinn fenders. (27 inch of course.)
https://www.velo-orange.com/ho45hafe.html
I'm actually toying with the idea of using a vintage set of chrome Schwinn fenders. (27 inch of course.)
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Metal fenders can be slightly adjusted for diameter by spreading or compressing the sides a little. Do very little at a time by hand. This can get you a nicer fit around the tire.
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ilikebikes, you need to use a 45mm fender or even a bit wider for a 27x 1 1/4 tire. The 27 inch tire is generally about 32mm wide. You should have a fender about 10mm wider than the largest tire you intend to run. That way you get enough coverage and enough clearance incase something ends up between the tire and the rim ( like an old syringe around K&A
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Also know that those fenders require drilling to fit your bike and unless your bike has a threaded rear brake bridge, you will need the bracket to attach the rear fender. Same with the front if you don't want to use the Dharuma(?) bolt. Just make sure all that stuff is included when you buy those fenders!
).Also know that those fenders require drilling to fit your bike and unless your bike has a threaded rear brake bridge, you will need the bracket to attach the rear fender. Same with the front if you don't want to use the Dharuma(?) bolt. Just make sure all that stuff is included when you buy those fenders!
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I bought a set of VO's own 45mm fenders to put on daughter's '87 Miyata mixte, and no amount of bending was going to get them to fit on the rear, and especially at the chainstays. Some judicious metal cutting might have done the trick but I didn't see that working out well. Sharp edges, weaker fender (the edges are doubled over), and so on.
I think 37mm fenders would have worked on the bike and as the current 1 1/4" tires are only 28mm wide they would have been almost wide enough to cover the tires by the 10-12mm extra width VO recommends. YMMV of course, but measure all the clearances, frame as well as around the tire.
Of course VO can't imagine every possible frame/tire situation, but now I have a pair of fenders that can't be returned because I tried to make them fit. I'm sure they'll fit some other bike down the line though.
I think 37mm fenders would have worked on the bike and as the current 1 1/4" tires are only 28mm wide they would have been almost wide enough to cover the tires by the 10-12mm extra width VO recommends. YMMV of course, but measure all the clearances, frame as well as around the tire.
Of course VO can't imagine every possible frame/tire situation, but now I have a pair of fenders that can't be returned because I tried to make them fit. I'm sure they'll fit some other bike down the line though.
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ilikebikes, you need to use a 45mm fender or even a bit wider for a 27x 1 1/4 tire. The 27 inch tire is generally about 32mm wide. You should have a fender about 10mm wider than the largest tire you intend to run. That way you get enough coverage and enough clearance incase something ends up between the tire and the fender ( like an old syringe around K&A).Also know that those fenders require drilling to fit your bike and unless your bike has a threaded rear brake bridge, you will need the bracket to attach the rear fender. Same with the front if you don't want to use the Dharuma(?) bolt. Just make sure all that stuff is included when you buy those fenders!
).Also know that those fenders require drilling to fit your bike and unless your bike has a threaded rear brake bridge, you will need the bracket to attach the rear fender. Same with the front if you don't want to use the Dharuma(?) bolt. Just make sure all that stuff is included when you buy those fenders! Thanks for the info! 
(fixed that for you )
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I bought a set of VO's own 45mm fenders to put on daughter's '87 Miyata mixte, and no amount of bending was going to get them to fit on the rear, and especially at the chainstays. Some judicious metal cutting might have done the trick but I didn't see that working out well. Sharp edges, weaker fender (the edges are doubled over), and so on.
I think 37mm fenders would have worked on the bike and as the current 1 1/4" tires are only 28mm wide they would have been almost wide enough to cover the tires by the 10-12mm extra width VO recommends. YMMV of course, but measure all the clearances, frame as well as around the tire.
Of course VO can't imagine every possible frame/tire situation, but now I have a pair of fenders that can't be returned because I tried to make them fit. I'm sure they'll fit some other bike down the line though.
I think 37mm fenders would have worked on the bike and as the current 1 1/4" tires are only 28mm wide they would have been almost wide enough to cover the tires by the 10-12mm extra width VO recommends. YMMV of course, but measure all the clearances, frame as well as around the tire.
Of course VO can't imagine every possible frame/tire situation, but now I have a pair of fenders that can't be returned because I tried to make them fit. I'm sure they'll fit some other bike down the line though.
