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12-30-15 | 01:22 PM

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wphamilton

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From: Alpharetta, GA

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Originally Posted by rmfnla

First thing we did with our bikes when we were kids was remove the fenders and chain guards.

I see no reason to go backwards...

Well it is a fixie, I can go backwards if I want to ...

12-30-15 | 01:24 PM

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Well it is a fixie, I can go backwards if I want to ...

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12-30-15 | 01:26 PM

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unterhausen

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I used to have an ambition to make my own chainguard, but gave up due to the fact that I don't really need any more projects. Nice job OP.

I always liked the old leather covered chainguards, but the guard has to be pretty rigid.

12-30-15 | 02:01 PM

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brianinc-ville

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From: Greenville, NC

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Originally Posted by wphamilton

Nice but $38 shipping is a bit prohibitive.

Fewer choices, but much cheaper shipping from Germany: Fahrrad Kettenschutz kaufen im Radsport-Shop von ROSE Bikes

I'm a fan of the Hebie Chainglider; the Delgado looks good, too.

That said, the OP's DIY job looks pretty nice. Good job, man!

01-04-16 | 12:27 PM

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RubeRad

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From: San Diego

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Thanks for those en.hollandbikeshop.com and rosebikes.com links -- great selection of fender mounting hardware, that's where I'll turn if I ever make some laminated wood fenders (my dad has experience making laminated wood longbows). This looks like it would be just right, or maybe this. It sure would be nice to get those prices without the shipping though...

Or maybe I could use this or that?

Oh wait, looks like Niagara Cycle has what I'm looking for...