winter fenders for commuters
10-06-14, 02:04 PM
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winter fenders for commuters
setting up two bikes for commuting, the pretty one will get the velo orange hammered treatment, but her ugly sister also wants a pair when we go out in the rain, slush, sleet and snow. Anyone have suggestions? It will be 26" wheels, potentially with a Xtracycle kit. Likely getting studded tires with good shedding of snow, so fenders will need to accommodate some tire volume.
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I have the Serfas "traditional" plastic fenders on my winter bike (26" wheels):
They've held up pretty well over the years, but Serfas doesn't list any fenders on their website so maybe they've gotten out of that business.
They've held up pretty well over the years, but Serfas doesn't list any fenders on their website so maybe they've gotten out of that business.
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SKS Longboards... I think they're a little TOO long - the front mudflap is always catching on stuff. Cascadias on my last bike were plenty fine.
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10-06-14, 08:23 PM
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Has anyone had their fenders fill up with snow in the winter to the point of hindering tire rotation?
10-06-14, 09:41 PM
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On my erstwhile winter bike, a cheap MTB with studded tires, I just let the rack be the rear fender, and have a plastic MTB style front fender with a lot of clearance. This is not yet a full fledged "commuter" until I actually commute regularly with it.
Long ago I had some Bluemels fenders that had the problem of shattering in sub zero temperatures. I think the plastic was PVC, and I'd be leery of repeating that experiment unless the plastic materials have improved a lot. UV from sunlight may have contributed to the problem as well. I think my MTB fenders might be polyethylene, which should be better in the cold. Metal would have an advantage in this regard. My Schwinn fenders are steel.
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The Velo Orange 52mm 650b Zepplin fenders are a perfect match for 26" X 2 tires. A long, wide mudflap on the front fender is amust have to keep your feet clean and dry, I got some Bibia classics off e-bay DE.
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I've got Planet Bike polycarbonate fenders on three of my bikes. The only problem I have had, after many miles, is with the front fender on my winter commuter ('00s Kona unsuspended mountain bike with studs). I broke riveted front fender mount on the fender from all the rattling over ice, and was somehow quick enough to grab the support rod before it before it went into the spokes.
As for slush build-up, I've never noticed any more on the fenders than on everything else, which has only been a problem in new "warm" snow with high water content. As a side note, I find mud flaps pretty helpful for keeping the chain and myself grit and water free.
As for slush build-up, I've never noticed any more on the fenders than on everything else, which has only been a problem in new "warm" snow with high water content. As a side note, I find mud flaps pretty helpful for keeping the chain and myself grit and water free.
10-07-14, 08:42 AM
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Here's a picture of the PB fenders. Never any problem with snow or ice buildup. Mud on the C&O Towpath, lots of buildup.
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Wald still makes 26" fenders. Good bargain, too.
Amazon.com : Wald 952-26 Standard Bicycle Fenders (26-Inch, Chrome) : Bike Fenders : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : Wald 952-26 Standard Bicycle Fenders (26-Inch, Chrome) : Bike Fenders : Sports & Outdoors
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On the studded tire commuter - PB Cascadias have always treated me well in the winter. Many years and still going strong. Snow will build up if it's wet snow, but the studs coming around take care of keeping enough clearance open so it's never been an issue for me.
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10-07-14, 10:12 AM
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My commuter has Planet Bike Cascadia fenders, plenty of coverage, including mudflaps, and stainless hardware with spacers to clear your disk brakes. Plastic fenders may not be as pretty but they are totally corrosion resistant and shed debris pretty well.
10-08-14, 11:53 AM
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10-08-14, 12:06 PM
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I am happy to see the bikes posted here have external fender mounts. The ones where the fender stays mount on the inside, especially across the inside are no good for slush or mud, it builds up & can run down the stays to the axle, bringing the salt & grime with it.
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The problem with VO fenders...
This is a long wheelbase touring bike with 700c wheels. It would be quite a bit worse with a standard road bike or cyclocross bike. No matter how much room you have though, the way the struts mount to the fender takes away space compared to methods used by other fender makers. Since I had this set up as a fixed gear it was a bigger problem than most folks would ever experience though.
This is a long wheelbase touring bike with 700c wheels. It would be quite a bit worse with a standard road bike or cyclocross bike. No matter how much room you have though, the way the struts mount to the fender takes away space compared to methods used by other fender makers. Since I had this set up as a fixed gear it was a bigger problem than most folks would ever experience though.
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What's the difference between the PB Cascadia and the PB Hardcore fenders?
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