Which fenders?
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Which fenders?
I am thinking of buying a pair of fenders for my Trek 7.5FX.
Could you please help me to choose?
What should I take into consideration when choosing?
Suggest me some good ones...
Could you please help me to choose?
What should I take into consideration when choosing?
Suggest me some good ones...
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I think I am the only commuter I know of that does not use or like fenders. I do get some road spray but not much more than I do when I ride a bike with fenders and I dont get that irritating giant drop that builds up in front of the front fender and blows up in my face every few minutes. I say no fenders.
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I personally run Woody Fenders since they're unique. I like contributing to small shops. Planet bike fenders, however, are also nice since they are durable and don't rust.
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Planet Bike Cascadia fenders are very nice. Don't underestimate the value of a really long mud flap, otherwise you might end up with the strange notion that you don't get much less road spray with fenders than you get without them.
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Maybe that is what is wrong with me.
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I've used the planet bike fenders in the past. I don't like the extra weight or how cumbersome they can feel. However they did a great job of keeping the salt and stuff off of me and the bike during the chicago winters. Also I liked how easily I could put them on/take them off.
Now that I'm in seattle, I plan to upgrade to crud roadracers. I'm sure I'll sacrifice some coverage for better fit, less toe overlap, etc.
Now that I'm in seattle, I plan to upgrade to crud roadracers. I'm sure I'll sacrifice some coverage for better fit, less toe overlap, etc.
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plus the roadracers look awesome. https://www.crudproducts.com/products...acer/roadracer_
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Berthoud in stainless steel or carbon fiber, https://www.wallbike.com/catalog/components/fenders
Velo Orange and some other sellers offer Japan made aluminum ones.
Randonneur- Brevet-Audax sorts like those metal fenders.
Velo Orange and some other sellers offer Japan made aluminum ones.
Randonneur- Brevet-Audax sorts like those metal fenders.
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The mudflaps on the Cascadias work well enough, but you can purchase or make your own which helps a lot.
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Brand doesn't matter. They all work.
You can make your own mudflap.
You can make your own mudflap.
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Bikes: Some bikes. Hell, they're all the same, ain't they?
Get some that will cover the widest tires you can fit in the frame. It's kinda silly to have a frame that'll take 45mm tires but the fenders nearly rub on 28s. That way you'll always have plenty of fender if you decide to try other tire sizes.
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D'oh!
You're right, and I have very narrow wheels and tires on my Surly Cross Check but now I'm thinking I'll put wide tires on at some point. Well, I guess I can move the fenders to another bike.
You're right, and I have very narrow wheels and tires on my Surly Cross Check but now I'm thinking I'll put wide tires on at some point. Well, I guess I can move the fenders to another bike.
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Bikes: Some bikes. Hell, they're all the same, ain't they?
^^^^ Yup. I had a bike with some narrow fenders that occasionally rubbed on some Schwalbe 28's no matter how I set them. The commuter I use now has fenders that look like they'll handle 45s. I might try fatter tires if/when the current 28s wear out.
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