fenders
07-16-09 | 01:18 PM
#26
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PB Cascadias
I've got Planet Bike Cascadias on my commuter and I highly recommend them. They were easy to install, they have built in mud-flaps, they don't rattle and they look nice. I had ordered some SKS P-35s, but quite frankly they just didn't look as nice as the PB Cascadias and didn't have mudflaps, so I returned them. I got my Cascadias on eBay for $30 new.
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07-16-09 | 01:25 PM
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From: NE Ohio
Bikes: '89 Fuji Saratoga, '97 Schwinn Mesa SS, '07 Felt F1X, '10 Transition TransAM, '11 Soma Analog SS
Another vote for the Planet Bikes. Mine have been through some pretty bad crashes and they pop right back into shape. I love them.
07-16-09 | 01:57 PM
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I recently upgraded bikes from a Specialized Globe to a Trek FX 7.7. My older SKS front fender doesn't fit the Trek fork. Is there any tweak I can do? Or do I need to get a new front fender? Any suggestions? These are my current fenders : https://www.sks-germany.com/sks.php?l...t&i=5288300000
any pointers? Thanks
07-16-09 | 02:36 PM
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07-20-09 | 10:06 AM
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My Bleumels are white, but, as I said, they're 24 years old. I don't know if you can still get white.
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08-19-09 | 06:22 PM
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(sorry to dredge up an oldie here) - is there any practical advantage to either smooth or fluted fenders if you are running the aluminum fenders or is it just a difference in aesthetics?
08-20-09 | 12:00 AM
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I have stainless steel berthoud fenders. I sent them to be powder coated to match my bike (not hard - black is easy to match.) You can get any color you want - even white.
08-20-09 | 02:01 AM
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08-20-09 | 05:22 AM
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There might be some slight structural advantage to the fluting, but I think it's mainly just aesthetic. The hammered fenders would be less prone to showing dents or damage, I imagine.
08-20-09 | 05:30 AM
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Fenders
Since I have been involved with Japanese commuters bike the differences of fender material in my opinion goes this way :
If you want the looks and durability I go for the stainless fenders. For utility and stay-in alignment the plastic fenders got it. The aluminum fenders advantage is lightness but easily deforms. Bridgestone, National, Panasonic and high end commuters bike are usually with plastic fenders. OGK plastic fenders are usually use on other brands probably for lower costing. Steel fenders on the other hand specially the ones used on vintage and classic bike are very stable to dents due to thickness.
In places where you have rains the plastic and stainless fenders is very adaptable and rust free. Steel fenders coming in the market are thin and prone to dents. In any case, all fenders staying looks and lasting depends on the user's maintenance habit and use.
If you want the looks and durability I go for the stainless fenders. For utility and stay-in alignment the plastic fenders got it. The aluminum fenders advantage is lightness but easily deforms. Bridgestone, National, Panasonic and high end commuters bike are usually with plastic fenders. OGK plastic fenders are usually use on other brands probably for lower costing. Steel fenders on the other hand specially the ones used on vintage and classic bike are very stable to dents due to thickness.
In places where you have rains the plastic and stainless fenders is very adaptable and rust free. Steel fenders coming in the market are thin and prone to dents. In any case, all fenders staying looks and lasting depends on the user's maintenance habit and use.
08-21-09 | 06:19 AM
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I have been looking around at fenders also and ran across Bleumels on the SKS website. Either SKS bought the company or the design. They are different in that they are all plastic rather than the laminated plastic and aluminum variety SKS is famous for. I can't swear to it, but I think they are the lower priced fenders you can find on many websites sold as SKS fenders. I finally decided on the regular laminated ones, most people I've talked to have been really happy with them for daily use.
