Planet Bike SpeedEZ ATB Front and Rear Bicycle Fender Set (60mm Wide) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have an old rigid frame/fork ATB and originally bought for it the 'Planet Bike Hardcore ATB Fenders'--the ones that attach via screws into eyelets on your frame. They fit perfectly and solidly. However the rear fender interfered with my rear rack's mounting; both preferred the same eyelets and I would've had to bend the stays on the fender to get them to coexist. So I reluctantly returned that set for this SpeedEZ fender set with the eyelet-less attachment mechanism.
Now the rear fender fits nicely underneath my rack, but the front fender is quite unstable using only the given mounting fixtures. The part of the front fender covering the back arc of the wheel is well supported by the fender stays, but nothing secures the section of fender at the top of the wheel from rattling around between my rigid fork when on bumpy terrain. The problem is easily remedied by threading a wire through the holes in the bend of my fork and then through holes in the plastic of the fender, but it would have been nice to have the option of the metal bracket extending perpendicular from the top of the fender to screw into the fork bend that you see in the other fender set model (and in the inaccurate picture shown here).
Also the rubber-strap based mechanism of holding the fender stays to the frame is a bit lame in my opinion. Seems like they could have come up with something cleaner and more durable without giving up versatility--perhaps flexible metal clamps with rubber cushioning and screws to tighten.
All-in-all they are durable and do the job.
This after about 1 1/2 months of use: The tab at the end of the rear fender that attaches to your bike frame (with a zip-tie) broke off at the point where it narrows in from the rest of the plastic fender to become a tab. I repaired the fender by drilling a couple holes above the break-off and affixing a metal bracket to hang down as the tab once had and then attaching that to the frame instead. Indestructible? I think not. But there sure aren't many choices out there for full fenders.

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Zefal Swan Road Bicycle Fender (Black, Rear) Review

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(More customer reviews)It's hard to come by a clip-on fender that doesn't look bulky and garish, and even harder to come by one that is designed for thinner road bike tires. The Zefal Swan Road combines both of these features. It is well designed, well-built, attractive, adjustable, and performs as it should. My only complaint is that it is knocked out of alignment fairly easily, but it also doesn't take much to realign it.

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Designed for most 700c and 28 inch wheel hybrid and city bikes. 45mm wide technopolymer fender protects you from mud or rain. Quick release mounting lets you take off fender easily when not needed.

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Planet Bike Cascadia Front and Rear Bicycle Fender Set with Mud Flaps Review

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(More customer reviews)Just got the 45mm black cascadias for my Giant Cypress hybrid with 700c, 38mm tires last night and installed them easily - they were just wide enough. I had to do some minor re-engineering with my rotory tool because I used a bolt at the chain stay bridge instead of a zip tie as suggested by the instructions. I simply cut the zip tie notch out to the end of the fender so it could slip over a pre-installed bolt. My bike had an existing threaded hole at the bridge to accept the bolt. Beside this, installation was still easy. The polycarbonate is strong but flexible and easy to work with. The stays are very sturdy and the smart hardware set-up allows for easy and quick fine tuning. Got up this morning and noticed the wet roads outside so I couldn't wait to try them - Wow! what a difference! Kept me and my bike clean and dry and they look great!
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Update - 22 Dec 08: It finally happened... A stick jumped up and caught the rear fender stays. The fender folded in three places and was tightly stuffed under my rack. I thought it was destroyed but removed the rack, pulled the fender back out, adjusted the stays and was on my way. Three creases are still visible but it did not break and still works as new - I bought a set for my wife's bike! By the way, my black fenders have no "Planet Bike" logo on them but the silver fenders I got for my wife's bike do... on the rear fender only and I think it looks cool. The logo is white and has a shadow effect against the silver coloring inside the polycarbonate.
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Update - 16 Dec 09: More of the same... these fenders continue to perform flawlessly. I would not own a bike without these fenders installed.
Update - 8 Mar 2011: Still working great but wanted to say that it looks like the description here has changed. When I bought my 2 sets there was no mention of "ALUMINUM" in this description. It seems that recent buyers are expecting aluminum and not getting it. To clarify what I have - they are 100% polycarbonate with stainless hardware and attachment points - no plastic except maybe the softer mud flaps. Bummer for the reviewer who got plastic attachment points... Yikes... sounds like a big change in quality. Hope this helps and as always - Buyer Beware! The polycarbonate has proved to be of excellent quality on my fenders.

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Commuting on your road bike is a blast -you're faster, more agile, and, well, prettier. Just one problem -when it rains, you end up looking like a drowned skunk. Bolt on the Planet Bike Cascadia Road Fender and say goodbye to rodent-comparisons.Product Features
Material: [Fender] polished aluminum bonded to weatherproof polycarbonate; [Hardware] stainless steel
Compatibility: Road tires up to 700c x 28mm
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Recommended Use: Commuting, road biking in wet weather
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime

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Axiom Rainrunner Trekk Reflex 700c Disc Fender Review

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(More customer reviews)The manufacturer's web site states these will accomodate tires up to 45mm. I replaced my stock 35mm tires on a CCM Excelsior hybrid bicycle with Kenda Keen Commuter 700x45 tires. And installed these Axiom Rainrunner Trekk fenders and they fit. The lettering on the side makes my bicycle look more expensive. The front fenders go down very far compared to other fenders I've seen. The flexible mudflap makes this possible otherwise, you'd be hitting the fenders against street curbs when rolling off a sidewalk. The reflective stripes are very wide and bright when you shine a light on them and are a main reason why I got these. I'll admit though that after installing them as close to the frame as possible to have lots of clearance, some of the connecting rods on the side are at their maximum length. I mean there's only like 1mm left (yes, that means they're adjustable with a 10mm wrench). I like the fact these are flexible plastic that you can stretch a little without breaking them. I had some metal ones before that actually broke. And plastic fenders make less noise when they're hit by tiny rocks and won't rust. Since I have rims with an outer width of 24mm, I decided the safest maximum tire size I could probably put on my bike would be 45mm (according to some sites which have rim size/safe tire width charts like Sheldon Brown). So, these fenders were exactly the kind of fit I was looking for. The only other fenders I could find that would allow you to use 45mm tires (or even larger 47mm tires), are the Planet Bike Cascadia 29er and the SKS Bluemels (in 53mm width). Oh, and they don't have to be installed on a bike with disc brakes. The disc brake adapters are not required for installation so they can also go on a bike with V-brakes (linear). A side note on tires: The Michelin City and Continental City tires have NOTHING between 42mm and 47mm. So, the Kenda Keen Commuter 700x45 is the only tire I could find that would be the maximum size you can use. Having larger tires and fenders makes a world of difference when rolling over train tracks and potholes.

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Axiom Rainrunner Disc-compatible Full Coverage fenders. Features: Discrunner Adapter Bracket allows fender use on disc-brake equipped bicycles Backdraft Tails reduce spray yet remain flexible to avoid damage 3M Reflex Reflective Strips are dark gray during the day and glow white at night Techniflex material is extremely flexible and eliminates breakage, even in sub-zero temperatures Inox Stainless Steel Stays

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Pyramid Road / Hybrid Full Fenders - Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had these fenders for a few years now and love them! When I bought them, I was a little worried that they would flex and rub the tires, but after years of tough use they're still rigid and I've had no rubbing issues. I'm tough on my bike- it's a hybrid/comfort bike and I sometimes take it down stone steps at the park and over roots on dirt trails. I've had no problems with the fenders at all, and would recomend them to anyone!

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Sunlite full road/hybrid fender set. Black. 700C. Heavy duty stainless steel stays. Heavy duty polycarbonate fenders.

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