Wake

I recently installed some Planet Bike Cascadia fenders on my '09 Sputnik for commuting in wet weather and I thought you guys might be interested in the result. The bike has 23mm tires and very close clearance under the fork and brakes. The fenders are very slightly squeezed when slid into the fork, but still have adequate clearance for my use on paved roads. This setup is definitely NOT practical for muddy or rocky conditions.

I used Sheldon Nuts, purchased insulated electrical ("D") clamps and some hex socket screws, etc. at Home Depot. I modified the stock rear mounting clip by cutting off the "ears" that clip over the fender (they rub the tire otherwise), and attached it with pop-rivets. I also had to elongate the bracket bolt-slot at the bottom end to allow adequate tire clearance. A pocket knife was all I needed.

There is no cross-tube on the chain stays on this bike to mount the rear fender on, but it fits snugly between the stays, so I just let it "hang" for the time being. If it starts to sag in the direction of the wheel, I'll add a zip-tie or something to stablize it.

The only downside of this installation is that it might be difficult to remove the rear tire (already a pain with the track-style dropouts). I guess I should practice doing this some day so I know what to expect if I flat in less than ideal conditions.

frontfender2..jpgrearfender2..jpgfrontfender1..jpgrearfender1..jpgrearfender3..jpgfenders..jpg