Originally Posted by
irclean
I'm not sure if it would make a difference in your application, but when I installed fenders on my Schwinn I replaced the OE front v-brakes with a set that had longer arms. After the upgrade the fender no longer interfered with the brakes. I think they cost ~$14; well worth it.
I think there are brakes out there that even circle out wider as well as extend longer.
Another option-- suggested by a student of mine who has kept the most awful wal mart bike living for several hard years with many ingenious kludges-- is to add a washer to the posts of the brake pads, which would effectively spread the arms of the brakes once they're re-adjusted to sit out more to make room for the washer.
Slick, right?
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