Thread: 26 inch fender options?
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Old 09-29-17, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Doug64
I prefer fenders that have the safety disconnect mounting on the front fork's dropout. As far as I know that safety feature is not found on metal fenders.

IME plastic and composite fenders handle the stresses of shipping a bike better than metal fenders.
Fair enough. I use plastic fenders for our travel bikes as well.
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