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Originally Posted by caloso
(Post 5765609)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18...erfixie010.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18...erfixie002.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18...erfixie011.jpg looks awesome to ride in all kinds of weather and elements. |
Originally Posted by reckon
(Post 6057852)
I make clear fenders out of 0.060 vacuum formed polycarb at work, and use spokes or aluminum rod for the stays, I like the aluminum for the stays a little better because I can scotch brite the rod, and spray on some matte clear, and they stay nice and brushed looking.
It's been raining alot here lately, so I gave my set to a friend who has no car, she just bikes it to work (she's pretty hot too) Anyway we just got a new centrifugal forming machine in last week and fenders would be PERFECT for "orientation/set-up" (good thing my boss knows I do this ****) I will fab some up, and take pics once I install em. The first time I made a set I used some camera lighting clasps so you could install and remove the fenders without tools,...those got stolen the first week, so now I use nyloc nuts, but I might even use torx fasteners for more thief resistance. The front fender attatches to the back stub of my brake bolt, and the rear to the rear brake hole, and the fender eyelets on the dropouts. I like the way they look because you can hardly see them until you get close, or until they get all muddy and greasy, but even then they look pretty cool, they are easy to remove and wash, the polycarb is nearly indestructable and they weigh next to nothing. Pix coming monday/tuesday |
Originally Posted by stbtra
(Post 6058239)
wow that's pretty interesting looking forward to seeing that. did you design the mold or original yourself or is it a commercially available fender?
I'm kicking myself for giving martes (the hot MTB chick) my fenders, not only am I getting a wet dirty stripe up my back when I ride now, but I gots NO FENDERS to show you guys (I'm proud of em, cuz they look so cool) anyway like I said, new forming machine, good opportunity to learn how to use it, and I get to make some fenders in the process,... should have pix by tuesday, and it'll be raining all week so I need em. |
Originally Posted by spencedonfonix
(Post 6057878)
my favorite bike to date.
looks awesome to ride in all kinds of weather and elements. |
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...t/TJW_9259.jpg
FATTIESFITFINE = awesome fender space A couple things, however: 1. Plastic fenders are so so, I'd love to be able to afford me a full coverage set of Fast Boy wood fenders or Berthounds/Honjos (metal). 2. Front fenders are too short, I made a temporary extension of waxed cardboard and duct tape for the remainder of this wet season. 3. Fenders and track drops make removing the rear wheel a pain in the ass. The unclippable rear fender trick that guy did above was pretty neat - otherwise I really like Steelwool Bike's idea with vertical drops and EBB's on their track frame. |
Has anyone tried the new Velo Orange metal fenders? They cost about $38 and come fluted, smooth or satin anodized and look much longer than most fenders. They look like a nice alternative to Honjos for the money.
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I don't see the fluted or smooth options, just the satin finish which is way less sexy than the Honjos. Plus, VO's only come in 45mm. I prefer Honjo's 35mm for clearance and because I only run 23s.
Too bad. That's a good price. |
Originally Posted by barba
(Post 6059804)
Has anyone tried the new Velo Orange metal fenders? They cost about $38 and come fluted, smooth or satin anodized and look much longer than most fenders. They look like a nice alternative to Honjos for the money.
have been strongly considering these just don't know much about em. btw i love this thread. |
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...CIMG0308-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...CIMG0309-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...CIMG0327-1.jpg Got these today, IMHO, I think my bike looks mint now. They are Axiom Trekk I think. Got those pedals today too. |
i love me some fenders! especially those woodies. i definitely want a set of those on some future build.
http://et-ia.com/dropbox/sekai3.jpg |
I see a lot of interesting fender installs on a lot of bikes. But I didn't see any of BD Hours or Messangers or Kilo TT's shown.
Has anyone installed fenders that run through the fork and seat stays on those bikes and what size tires are you able to run? Sorry if I'm bringing back an old thread but at least it's a GOOD old thread. |
Originally Posted by Gurgus
(Post 5814459)
Mine..
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2383/...d57969f595.jpg I've gotta figure something out, because my BB area still gets grimy. These are Planet Bike fenders, I believe. TIGHT, got more pics? |
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Originally Posted by BCRider
(Post 6319664)
I see a lot of interesting fender installs on a lot of bikes. But I didn't see any of BD Hours or Messangers or Kilo TT's shown.
Has anyone installed fenders that run through the fork and seat stays on those bikes and what size tires are you able to run? Sorry if I'm bringing back an old thread but at least it's a GOOD old thread. |
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They look like Planet Bike SpeedEZ fenders
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My bike came with some pretty wood fenders, which I took off at the time (it was the middle of summer). The bike was $175 and definitely not worth it but knowing now how much a pair of legit wood fenders costs I'm pretty glad I have them. I put some red stain on them and lacquered them nicely and I get people asking me about them all the time.
I'm thinking about learning how to make them using steam infusion, because it seems like there'd be a lot of demand for them here in Boston. |
Since it's fender weather in the city...
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...RO_FENDERS.jpg |
First season with full fenders--they're awesome.
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...SC01114dfc.jpg |
Originally Posted by james_swift
(Post 7780468)
Since it's fender weather in the city...
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...RO_FENDERS.jpg |
there just kind of generic mtb fenders, i only use the back one though and i have it attached to the frame lower so it's right above my tire. They come off really easily so you can take them off when it's dry really fast but so can thieves...
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Zefal Croozer and Swan fenderset. Me likey them
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3225/...a119c14b_b.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/...bee31284_b.jpg |
Got these used last night after a terrible ride in the rain...............will be nice next time!
http://starboardbough.com/winterride2.jpg http://starboardbough.com/winterride3.jpg |
Originally Posted by james_swift
(Post 7780468)
Since it's fender weather in the city...
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...RO_FENDERS.jpg |
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