debade

I have a 1994 Trek 2120. This is not the one I own but the same bike https://www.******.com/r/bicycling/c...his_or_my_old/. I want to get front/back mud guards but I am having trouble determining which ones would fit. I am barely mechanically literate. Price is not the most important thing but I want the least expensive for adequate performance. I an happy to take them to LBS for installation. I will provide the info I think will be helpful but please let me know what other information you may require.


The 2120 has one eyelet in the back. I have a rack attached but I expect i can share it with the fender. There is no eyelet in the front fork. I have read about p-clips and I think they would work for the front. My tires are 700x25. I would like to get bigger ones but I am OK if this is the biggest for this bike/mud guard combination. The clearance from my tire to bottom of my front brake is 1mm. The back brake/tire looks like there is more room. I know some mud guards come with a horizontal 'hook' at the bottom that attaches to a 'bar' behind the pedals The 2120 does not have that extra support piece.


I would prefer plastic. And, I do not plan to take them off the bike. I typically park in public areas and more difficult removal is preferred.


I have two LBS in town. And Portland, OR is not too far away so I expect brand choice with a little extra trouble can be accomplished.


Recommendations or questions. Thanks

JanMM

Question: Is that a swear word in the link? ******

Ironfish653

1990's road bikes were not known for generous tire clearance, so 'brand choice' might be limited to whatever fits.
There are plastic 'snap in' splash guards that are relatively easy to install, but offer limited coverage and often require more clearance to attach to the frame. Full coverage fenders can often fit bikes with tighter clearance, but they require a lot of fitting and adjusting to install.

Best advice,if you're not up to a DIY install, is to take your bike to a shop. Have them work with you to select a set that should accomodate your bike. Pay for them to install it. Don't buy a set and then bring them to the shop to install, you may end up with one that doesn't fit your bike.

Andrew R Stewart 

If the shop is going to mount the fender then they should be in the loop of choosing which one to get. With so little front clearance any fender will have to be gapped at the crown, segmented or not continued forward of the caliper. There are a few fenders that strap on to the surface of the blades/stays and don't extend under the calipers. SKS Race Blades being one very popular model. The unfortunate with this style on mounting, and with narrow coverage fenders in general, is the frequent need to realign them to stop the rubbing against tires. Not a deal killer but can be a frustrating moment during a ride when after a big bump you feel that rub.

I agree with the above comments about your bike not really being designed with fenders in mind. In time, if fenders are part of your yearly riding, you'll seek out a bike that supports them far better. Andy

dedhed

That's pretty tight. There are some threads related to this (Classic & Vintage, Commuting).
Daruma nuts help or cutting and adding a second mount front & rear on the fork .
https://velo-orange.blogspot.com/200...der-trick.html

https://store.rivercitybicycles.com/...ckets-4486.htm

3alarmer 

...I've installed maybe two dozen sets of fenders. I think for myslef, with that front clearance, I'd be looking for a different bike. As Andy has stated, there are a number of approaches to that sort of clearance issue, but none of them are ideal.

And because fenders are always used when you anticipate wet, trying conditions, ideal is the goal in a bike you'll ride with fenders.

Bigbus

I have a couple of those cheap plastic ones that come from Asia. The front doesn't extend forward beyond the fork so there's no clearance problem there and the rear mounts to the seat post. I also have a rear rack with panniers so I fit the rear one under the rack and you can't even see it. The pair cost less than $5.US and I ride in the rain a lot here on the West coast. They work pretty good keeping mud and water off me, not so much the front derailleur. Cleaning and oiling everything is a constant battle.

debade

Thanks to all. With your guidance and thoughts, I decided on SKS Race Blade Pro. Dedhed part of my research included where I bought the bike. With little hesitation, the service person from Wheel & Sprocket where I purchased the bike suggested the Race Blade Pro. Again, I appreciate all your help.

dedhed

I've found most of the W&S staff at the locations I've used to be fairly knowledgeable.

grayEZrider

I ave a 2120 and gave up on the fenders. (for it- I put them on another bike). And that took four hours. 25c tires and no space for fenders at the rear brake bridge.
Tried the plastic "soda pops". Nice, but now also on another bike.