Wald fenders with VO hardware
12-04-10, 08:57 PM
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Wald fenders with VO hardware
So I went ahead and took the VO hammered fenders off and replaced them with chrome Wald fenders using VO hardware, I love it! The fit is sooooo much better than the VOs! and the installation was the same, very easy. Now when I look at the bike I'm happy. 
Pics to come, but again, crappy cell phone pics. 
Pics to come, but again, crappy cell phone pics.
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12-04-10, 11:06 PM
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here ya go, crappy cell phone pics but the best I can do for now.
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That really does look good.
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Can you compare the price you paid for the Wald vs VO fenders, as well as any observations regarding weight and/or finish? I've only seen the Wald fenders at my LBS, but they never really impressed me. Of course, the image and website of VO are slick enough to perhaps make me think their fenders are better quality than they actually are.
Agree with BPJimmy, though - they look good.
Agree with BPJimmy, though - they look good.
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I bought a set of the WALD steel fenders last February from AE Bike: $25.49 w/ shipping though they're showing them about five bucks more expensive now:
https://aebike.com/product/wald-light...e0000-qc30.htm
They are model #89, which is supposed to work with 27" wheels (though they're labeled for 26"). I haven't put them on anything yet, but I like what you're showing, ILB.
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https://aebike.com/product/wald-light...e0000-qc30.htm
They are model #89, which is supposed to work with 27" wheels (though they're labeled for 26"). I haven't put them on anything yet, but I like what you're showing, ILB.
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12-05-10, 10:42 AM
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Gotta admit, those do look good!
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Cheers,
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Can you compare the price you paid for the Wald vs VO fenders, as well as any observations regarding weight and/or finish? I've only seen the Wald fenders at my LBS, but they never really impressed me. Of course, the image and website of VO are slick enough to perhaps make me think their fenders are better quality than they actually are.
Agree with BPJimmy, though - they look good.
Agree with BPJimmy, though - they look good.
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12-05-10, 12:42 PM
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They look fantastic, but the front fender is far shorter than the VO fenders I have, and to me that's more important than alu vs steel.
12-05-10, 05:26 PM
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ILBikes, those look great. You've done well. The VO hardware does look nicer than the Wald hardware, as i remember it. But, those fenders look very nice, especially considering the price, *and* that they were made in the States is just the icing on the cake. I'd known that wald made skinnier fenders, but i've only ever seen the fat cruiser-sized ones mounted. Might have to get some 952's for my tour bike...
thanks for posting the pics.
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thanks for posting the pics.
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12-05-10, 07:24 PM
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Clasher, I plan on adding mud flaps in the near future. ;0)
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Yep, looks nice. I have the Voyageur's kid brother, and outfitted it with stainless steel fenders from an old 26" 5-speed clunker from the '70s. Just had to extend the stays a little bit. Stainless steel is great...doesn't "stain"! Made for a really easy clean-up. The fenders were literally the only thing worth salvaging off the other bike. BTW, that "color" goes with everything! Throw a rear rack on that bike! Maybe even a front rack while you're at it! Hey, it's a full-blown touring bike!!!
12-05-10, 07:42 PM
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So, are these wider than the V-O's or something? What fit issue were you having that was fixed by moving to the Wald's?
My wife's V-O's fit her 27x1/4" Paselas quite nicely.
My wife's V-O's fit her 27x1/4" Paselas quite nicely.
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I count 2 cats, a dog and a slick looking bike. Fenders look very understated and classy. Nice!
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Nice. BTW, you could also buy a set of Berthoud fender hardware here:
https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/berthoudparts.asp
I think the stay attachment w/ the SS Berthoud fenders is better than the VO fenders. I had a set of VO stainless fenders and the the Berthouds SS are much higher quality.
https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/berthoudparts.asp
I think the stay attachment w/ the SS Berthoud fenders is better than the VO fenders. I had a set of VO stainless fenders and the the Berthouds SS are much higher quality.
12-05-10, 10:02 PM
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If you know its gotta be junk why ask for comments? ;0) I'll answer your question anyways. =0) They (Walds struts and hardware) aren't junk, far from it, just that the hardware is made the way the 1950's (and earlier) style fenders were made, and thats to fit bolt on wheels, thats all.
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haha, well, seems like i actually didn't "know" anything, but i seemed to recall there wasn't a lot of adjustability on the cruiser fender struts, for fine-tuning fender line. i've also seen wald headsets and stems, and they're kinda jenky. I mostly figured that, if the wald hardware/struts were any good, you would've used them on your schwinn, and left the VO goods to be sold with the VO fenders.
FWIW, i have mounted wald baskets with the axle-mount struts, but used the eyelet on the fork instead of the axle. This was on a very old fuji, which takes thicker bolts on the eyelets, but still. I guess the for-real question is, would it be very problematic to mount the wald fenders using the original hardware onto the eyelets of a bike with q/r hubs?Could you have used the wald struts/hardware, if you wanted?
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ps-the struts/hardware on my wife's basket aren't junk, but they also aren't far from it. they're almost halfway junk.
FWIW, i have mounted wald baskets with the axle-mount struts, but used the eyelet on the fork instead of the axle. This was on a very old fuji, which takes thicker bolts on the eyelets, but still. I guess the for-real question is, would it be very problematic to mount the wald fenders using the original hardware onto the eyelets of a bike with q/r hubs?Could you have used the wald struts/hardware, if you wanted?
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ps-the struts/hardware on my wife's basket aren't junk, but they also aren't far from it. they're almost halfway junk.
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Thats 'cause you didn't see the other 2 dogs and 5 other cats! Thanks for the cool comment! =0)
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haha, well, seems like i actually didn't "know" anything, but i seemed to recall there wasn't a lot of adjustability on the cruiser fender struts, for fine-tuning fender line. i've also seen wald headsets and stems, and they're kinda jenky. I mostly figured that, if the wald hardware/struts were any good, you would've used them on your schwinn, and left the VO goods to be sold with the VO fenders.
FWIW, i have mounted wald baskets with the axle-mount struts, but used the eyelet on the fork instead of the axle. This was on a very old fuji, which takes thicker bolts on the eyelets, but still. I guess the for-real question is, would it be very problematic to mount the wald fenders using the original hardware onto the eyelets of a bike with q/r hubs?Could you have used the wald struts/hardware, if you wanted?
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ps-the struts/hardware on my wife's basket aren't junk, but they also aren't far from it. they're almost halfway junk.
FWIW, i have mounted wald baskets with the axle-mount struts, but used the eyelet on the fork instead of the axle. This was on a very old fuji, which takes thicker bolts on the eyelets, but still. I guess the for-real question is, would it be very problematic to mount the wald fenders using the original hardware onto the eyelets of a bike with q/r hubs?Could you have used the wald struts/hardware, if you wanted?
-rob
ps-the struts/hardware on my wife's basket aren't junk, but they also aren't far from it. they're almost halfway junk.
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You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
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thanks. I reckon i'll grab a set of 952's, for use with a 650b conversion with 38mm tires. Have a go with the stock hardware, and purchase something else if need-be.
I really do appreciate your input. Thanks for posting those pics.
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I really do appreciate your input. Thanks for posting those pics.
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You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
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My 2yo German Shepherd lays down to eat too, I have never had a dog that did that before (including my other Shepherds) and I find it pretty comical.
Oh yeah, this is bikeforums. Fenders look great!!!