Metal Fenders on folding bikes?
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Metal Fenders on folding bikes?
I'm planning upgrades to the Tern BYB I'm picking up tomorrow, and I've always preferred metal fenders. That being said, it looks like fenders on folding bikes get bent and tweaked a lot, and metal fenders do *not* stand up to that kind of abuse. Has anyone here successfully used metal fenders on a folding bike? Did you have to take extra care not to damage them while folding?
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I'm planning upgrades to the Tern BYB I'm picking up tomorrow, and I've always preferred metal fenders. That being said, it looks like fenders on folding bikes get bent and tweaked a lot, and metal fenders do *not* stand up to that kind of abuse. Has anyone here successfully used metal fenders on a folding bike? Did you have to take extra care not to damage them while folding?
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I'm planning upgrades to the Tern BYB I'm picking up tomorrow, and I've always preferred metal fenders. That being said, it looks like fenders on folding bikes get bent and tweaked a lot, and metal fenders do *not* stand up to that kind of abuse. Has anyone here successfully used metal fenders on a folding bike? Did you have to take extra care not to damage them while folding?
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It is primarily aesthetics. But, the metal ones are also more stable in their shape and don't warp when overheated in the sun.
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I put Velo Orange aluminum fenders on one of my 20-inch folders. They have fuller coverage, particularly in the front, and keep my feet and drivetrain drier in the rain. They are made for 2 or 2 1/8-inch wide tires.
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We have steel fenders on our Dahons. There are no problems with them. They are certainly more durable than plastic.
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Are the fenders on the Bull steel? What brand/model do you use? When I google 20" steel fenders I mostly get the kind with the flimsy flat strut that's used on old/cheap bikes, and the fenders on your Bull model look very good.
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For a folding bike were weight and strength are important, carbon fenders is the best choice: lightweight, much stronger than plastic or thin aluminum.
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Yes, the fenders on the Bull are steel. We have them made by a component supplier, so you won't find them for sale elsewhere.
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I have lots of extra fenders, but no extra mounting equipment. If you can source some fender stays (the wire parts) I can give you set of fenders (just pay the shipping).
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SKS makes "Chromoplastic" fenders which came standard on two Dahons and my current Tern. These have held up quite well over many years.
SKS fenders. Front mud flap is added.
SKS fenders. Front mud flap is added.
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I believe the Chromoplastic fenders have been discontinued. The only SKS fender I can find for 20" wheels, now, is the B53 for 20", which only comes in black. I think that's a huge shame. All bicycles deserve the option of having silver fenders.