Is 4.5 mm enough clearance for fenders?
05-17-12, 06:37 AM
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Is 4.5 mm enough clearance for fenders?
I've never mounted fenders on a bike. The fenders I'm considering and that are recommended for my application leaves only 4.5 mm clearance between the tire and the fender. Has anyone mounted tires with this small amount if clearance and is it a potential problem?
05-17-12, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by silvercreek
I've never mounted fenders on a bike. The fenders I'm considering and that are recommended for my application leaves only 4.5 mm clearance between the tire and the fender. Has anyone mounted tires with this small amount if clearance and is it a potential problem?
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Depends on the fenders. I use roadracer guards on my road bike in winter with very tight clearances indeed. But they are light and will break away if anything gets caught in them. I wouldn't go so close with anything substantial.
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I don't even have that much clearance between the tire and brake caliper on my road bikes. 
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Originally Posted by ThermionicScott
I don't even have that much clearance between the tire and brake caliper on my road bikes.
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Can you go to a skinnier tire?
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Originally Posted by silvercreek
Is your road bike built to mount fenders on?
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