Installing Fenders
05-10-08, 06:27 PM
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Installing Fenders
I'm trying to install a pair of Planet Bike Cascadia fenders on my wife's K2 Crosswinds. I got the rear fender on with no trouble, but the bike isn't cooperating in front. The trouble is, it has a suspension fork with no hole for mounting the fender. See the pictures below.
I tried attaching the fender with a zip tie, but it seemed like it would slide side to side. Any suggestions for securing this?
I tried attaching the fender with a zip tie, but it seemed like it would slide side to side. Any suggestions for securing this?
05-10-08, 08:56 PM
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Would two zip-ties work, between the race and the suspension caps? Might keep it still pretty well and prevent side-to-side motion if you can get a good angle.
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I've never installed on a suspension fork. But if I were to try it, I would use the zip ties on the top then put some kind of spacers between the sides of the fenders and the braces to keep it centered. I have used rubbers hose of different diameters zip-tied to the fork blades to keep fenders from rattling on solid forks using that method.Split the hose lengthwise, then snap it over the brace, then zip tie around the hose for security. Then you will probably need large P-clamps to attach the stays to the fork sliders.
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Best way to go with a suspension fork is something like the SKS Shockboard
Here's one on my mountain bike
The advantage to them is that you don't have to deal with fender stays that are harder to mount on the larger diameter shock legs.
Here's one on my mountain bike
The advantage to them is that you don't have to deal with fender stays that are harder to mount on the larger diameter shock legs.
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you can mount one using a Head tube's star nut at the bottom of your head tube and an L Bracket as the "drill hole"
Just make sure that your bridge doesn't hit the fender. Otherwise weird stuff may happen. Mount the L bracket so it goes far enough forward or backward to clear the bridge, or cut off the fender right there. There are also fenders that only go back, nothing in front of the headtube.
Just make sure that your bridge doesn't hit the fender. Otherwise weird stuff may happen. Mount the L bracket so it goes far enough forward or backward to clear the bridge, or cut off the fender right there. There are also fenders that only go back, nothing in front of the headtube.
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I can't use the Shockboard because it's ugly. Installing this for my wife adds constraints I wouldn't ordinarily have. 
I'll probably try something with the zip tie and spacer ideas, though that could get ugly too.
I'll probably try something with the zip tie and spacer ideas, though that could get ugly too.
05-11-08, 06:52 AM
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How about hose clamps? They come in different sizes, and can be purchased from either hardware or automotive part stores. They also come in stainless steel versions. Just ask for "hose clamps" if you don't know what they are. They work in the same manner as zip ties but are made of metal and use a screw for loosening and tightening.
1. Just remove the hose clamp screw.
2. Wrap the hose clamp around the shock brace.
3. Feed the screw thru the fender L bracket. Use a washer if the screw head is small.
3a. You might need to bend or trim off the top of the fender L bracket inorder to clear the hose clamp strap.
4. Place the screw back into the hose clamp and tighten. To make it rock solid - place a strip of rubber between the hose clamp and the shock bracket. Use that extra strip that came in your bike light or computer package. Or cut up an old worn out inner tube. You can even use a fat rubber band.
Forget the plastic zip ties. They will be too weak for this type of an application.
1. Just remove the hose clamp screw.
2. Wrap the hose clamp around the shock brace.
3. Feed the screw thru the fender L bracket. Use a washer if the screw head is small.
3a. You might need to bend or trim off the top of the fender L bracket inorder to clear the hose clamp strap.
4. Place the screw back into the hose clamp and tighten. To make it rock solid - place a strip of rubber between the hose clamp and the shock bracket. Use that extra strip that came in your bike light or computer package. Or cut up an old worn out inner tube. You can even use a fat rubber band.
Forget the plastic zip ties. They will be too weak for this type of an application.
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How about hose clamps? They come in different sizes, and can be purchased from either hardware or automotive part stores. They also come in stainless steel versions. Just ask for "hose clamps" if you don't know what they are. They work in the same manner as zip ties but are made of metal and use a screw for loosening and tightening.
1. Just remove the hose clamp screw.
2. Wrap the hose clamp around the shock brace.
3. Feed the screw thru the fender L bracket. Use a washer if the screw head is small.
3a. You might need to bend or trim off the top of the fender L bracket inorder to clear the hose clamp strap.
4. Place the screw back into the hose clamp and tighten. To make it rock solid - place a strip of rubber between the hose clamp and the shock bracket. Use that extra strip that came in your bike light or computer package. Or cut up an old worn out inner tube. You can even use a fat rubber band.
Forget the plastic zip ties. They will be too weak for this type of an application.
1. Just remove the hose clamp screw.
2. Wrap the hose clamp around the shock brace.
3. Feed the screw thru the fender L bracket. Use a washer if the screw head is small.
3a. You might need to bend or trim off the top of the fender L bracket inorder to clear the hose clamp strap.
4. Place the screw back into the hose clamp and tighten. To make it rock solid - place a strip of rubber between the hose clamp and the shock bracket. Use that extra strip that came in your bike light or computer package. Or cut up an old worn out inner tube. You can even use a fat rubber band.
Forget the plastic zip ties. They will be too weak for this type of an application.
05-11-08, 08:16 PM
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Use the zip tie and then put a little "Shoe Goo" on to hold the zip tie in place.
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