Fender recommendation?
09-12-13 | 10:13 AM
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From: Aurora, IL
Bikes: '73 Raleigh RRA, 1986 Trek 500 commuter
I guess I hadn't revisited this thread for awhile. I circumvented the need to put fenders on the Trek 400 by snagging a Trek 500 from my brother which already had them.
SKS Chromoplast (or Bluemels?) fenders with Avocet Cross 700x32 tires. I think I am going to need to reduce tire size. Since this frame is a tighter geometry than the 400, the rear wheel needs to be all the way back in the dropouts to not rub on the fender (at the front). Doesn't have the dropout adjusters in place. I want to move the wheel forward to improve shifting, so will try it with some 28s or something to see how that works. I've gotten caught in light rain or wet pavement a couple of times on my commute and having the fenders is nice!
SKS Chromoplast (or Bluemels?) fenders with Avocet Cross 700x32 tires. I think I am going to need to reduce tire size. Since this frame is a tighter geometry than the 400, the rear wheel needs to be all the way back in the dropouts to not rub on the fender (at the front). Doesn't have the dropout adjusters in place. I want to move the wheel forward to improve shifting, so will try it with some 28s or something to see how that works. I've gotten caught in light rain or wet pavement a couple of times on my commute and having the fenders is nice!
09-12-13 | 10:26 AM
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From: Tampa, FL
Bikes: 1986 Raleigh Competition (Restored to Original), 1986 Cannonade SR400 (Updated to Dura Ace 7800)
Whoa!
Check out what I just found at Universal Cycles;
A fender available in aluminum, or stainless steel, or *brass*!
https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...&category=4835
Check out what I just found at Universal Cycles;
A fender available in aluminum, or stainless steel, or *brass*!
https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...&category=4835
09-12-13 | 10:53 AM
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From: The First State.
Bikes: Schwinn Continental, Schwinn Paramount, Schwinn High Plains, Schwinn World Sport, Trek 420, Trek 930,Trek 660, Novara X-R, Giant Iguana. Fuji Sagres mixte.
I recently tried Civia Brownie fenders on my commuter and they have good coverage without a mudflap.
09-12-13 | 10:55 AM
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i'm still looking for fenders to fit my Raleigh 753.i email chainreaction for there advice.
i like the look of sks have them on my thorn.
but unfortunally the raleigh wasn't made to ware fenders so hopefully they will have ones that will fit perfectly.
i like the look of sks have them on my thorn.
but unfortunally the raleigh wasn't made to ware fenders so hopefully they will have ones that will fit perfectly.
09-12-13 | 02:10 PM
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From: Salem, MA
Bikes: 1987 Centurion Sport DLX | 1996 GT Vertigo
Yes; but maybe just the name.
Width doesn't have much effect on the level of protection; you only need to match the width of the tire to the fender in order to make it fit. Length, however, matters. The farther the fender reaches down the back of the wheel, the better the protection. A wide mud flap is a good idea. Mud flap on the rear fender is not essential to you, but if you ride with other people they will thank you for it.
Width doesn't have much effect on the level of protection; you only need to match the width of the tire to the fender in order to make it fit. Length, however, matters. The farther the fender reaches down the back of the wheel, the better the protection. A wide mud flap is a good idea. Mud flap on the rear fender is not essential to you, but if you ride with other people they will thank you for it.
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