Freddy Fenders
10-06-08, 06:41 PM
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Freddy Fenders
I was going to install planet bike freddy fenders on my moms new hybrid. The fenders are 700 x 45 but the wheel size is 700 x 40. I looked on planet bikes website and it says up to a 700x35 tire. Will it be a problem if the tire size is larger? Do any companies make a 50mm width fender?
10-06-08, 07:08 PM
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As long as there is tire clearance, they don't interfere with the brakes, and they cover most of the tire, the fenders should work fine.
10-07-08, 07:33 AM
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The only "problem" with fenders narrower than recommended is that they won't cover the tire enough to knock down all of the road spray.
