Originally Posted by
n4zou
I found a set of fenders on a bike at a thrift store and purchased the entire bike for $1. The bike had 27" tires so I figured they would work fine, and did. They started out as chrome but time and disuse allowed rust to form. I spent a few days prepping and painting them. Here is the result.
That's a nice lookin' bike! I use fenders only when rain is in the forecast, and they're the clip on kind, but it sure saves you a lot of wet!
EDIT: I also have the trekking bars like on your ride. How do you like them? I love mine...