Originally Posted by
Gresp15C
While we're on the subject of fenders... Suppose a person were to get a new bike, such as a Diamondback Haanjo Metro, with disc brakes. And further suppose that such a person were to think about adding fenders. The fork has threaded eyelets, but the fender stays on the left side would have to clear the brake. What's the best way to attach the fender stay on that side? How about a long screw and tubular spacer. Any other ideas? There are also threaded inserts about halfway up the fork, seemingly intended to attach panniers or a rack. Would it be an option to use those for attaching the fenders? The owner of this bike is pretty resourceful, and could doubtlessly figure this out, but consulting with the cognoscenti before hacking something together seems prudent.
Sadly, my cardiologist would disapprove of the ice cream.
The fork on my winter bike has a hole at the top to mount a fender, but curiously enough doesn't have threaded eyelets for the fender stays. I mounted my fenders by using nylon wire ties around the fork and through the fender stay. My fork has a disc brake mount on the left side, so I just moved the wire tie on that side up higher so it doesn't interfere. I pulled the wire ties tight with pliers and it's surprisingly solid. It's also stayed in place for the last 8 winters with no problems.
I used wire ties the same color as my fork so unless you're looking for them you'd never notice.