Joined: May 2013
Posts: 254
Likes: 36
From: Victoria, BC, Canada
Bikes: my bikes: Old: 1965 Schwinn 10 speed, 72 Monshee 12 speed, 77 Norco 12 speed, 95 Trek 850, two Specialized Crosstrails, 2016 Specialized carbon Sirrus. New 2020 Trek FX1
fender size question
Hi gang, Today I went to my favorite LBS and looked at some fenders for my Trek FX-1 as the rainy season is just around the corner here and I ride to and from work every day. The sales guy said the Bontrager NCS fenders were the ones that the guys in the shop recommended as they fit better and are easier to install. So he went and grabbed a pair and I left with them and went home. Upon looking more closely at the packaging I see the one's I brought home are for size 38 to 45 tires, the FX-1 has 35's. The fenders are available in a smaller size range of 28 to 35. So my question is this, will the larger 38-45 size provide better protection from wet riding than the smaller size? They might not look as sleek but if they do a better job...
Thanks for any thoughts or input, cheers!