Originally Posted by
BobG
The SKS Velo Trekking fenders have a particularly simple clean appearance as they don't require struts to the bike frame. The front fender is secure on my bike with just a single L bracket to the fork which engages slots in the fender. I have my rear fender supported at the back to my rack with a single wire tie. A rubber, elastic thingy attaches front of rear fender to the seat tube. Mine hits just below the front derailleur clamp. Also an L bracket at the seat stay bridge. Struts are provided if you need them. They're available in many widths for both 26" and 700c. Pictured are the 47 width over 700x32 tires.
bobframe- If you do use the optional strut provided with these fenders they clip in flush on the inside of the fender. Excess length gets trimmed at the frame side so they will not reduce the toe clearance distance at the front fender.
I like the SKS Trekking fenders also. I have had two sets of VO fenders and still use one. Anytime I had problems with rattling, I tightened whatever got knocked loose. I ended up switching from the Zepplin style on my touring bike for safety's sake. I like the quick release on the SKS fender stays or, in the case of the Trekking fenders, no stays. I currently use the VO hammered on my city bike (I think I go slow enough around town that I can adjust if something gets stuck), SKS trekking fenders on my touring bike and SKS longboards on my hybrid.
Marc