Connector piece for forks without extra hole at drops?
12-01-18, 10:19 AM
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Connector piece for forks without extra hole at drops?
Hi, I just bought a pair of mudguards for a racer and I've realised I wont be able to install them (properly) on my bike because there are no holes on the drops, where I am supposed to attach the bracket (? sorry I'm not so sure about the names for all this stuff). My question is: are there connection pieces which I could buy to make this possible and if so what are they called?
The photo will explain it better than me
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12-01-18, 10:41 AM
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0 parts.. put the QR skewer through the strut holes (also for 5mm bolts)
then through the axle, with the wheel in the dropouts.
then through the axle, with the wheel in the dropouts.
12-01-18, 10:47 AM
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Most good hardware stores or nut&bolt stores should sell "P-Clips".
There are also fenders that mount with rubber bands that are designed for road bikes. But, they always seem to move around just a bit.
There are also fenders that mount with rubber bands that are designed for road bikes. But, they always seem to move around just a bit.
12-01-18, 11:06 AM
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This! No involvement with the wheel's attachment means easy to deal with wheel removal with no fender issues to mess with. Andy (who likes one bolt doing only one job)
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I also use P-clips when there are no fender eyelets. Works fine.
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I think Bob's suggestion will work but will make wheel removal much more difficult and will eliminate the "qr" feature as the skewer would have to be removed completely. The P-clips are a better method.
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The only problem I can think of is mud/grit getting in between the clamp and the bike. A piece of tape or something would mitigate any potential abrasion issue.
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No need. The p-clips are covered in rubber. They do not move when tight, and don’t need anything else to protect the frame.
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For those more ambitious people, there are these too:
https://www.cycle-frames.com/bicycle...TTLE-BOSS.html
https://www.cycle-frames.com/bicycle...e-for-MTB.html
https://www.cycle-frames.com/bicycle...Randoneur.html
Of course, if you are really ambitious:
https://framebuildersupply.com/produ...le-two-eyelets
https://www.cycle-frames.com/bicycle...TTLE-BOSS.html
https://www.cycle-frames.com/bicycle...e-for-MTB.html
https://www.cycle-frames.com/bicycle...Randoneur.html
Of course, if you are really ambitious:
https://framebuildersupply.com/produ...le-two-eyelets
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I was imagining dropping the P-Clip attachments right down to the dropout which might help hold them into place, but that would surely leave gaps, and a potential for grime.
The rubber will help a bit with flex and anti-slip.
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You can also get plastic P-clips. They don't corrode when exposed to salt. They're not as strong as plastic-coated metal, but plenty strong for mudguards. If you intend to mount a rack, you'll want the metal ones.
12-01-18, 04:07 PM
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This is just one size, the same site has other sizes, and I've found these at their brick and mortar stores. I usually snug things up by shimming with innertube rubber if needed.
https://www.acehardware.com/departments/lighting-and-electrical/cable-management-cable-ties-and-electrical-tape/cable-clamps/3471125
https://www.acehardware.com/departments/lighting-and-electrical/cable-management-cable-ties-and-electrical-tape/cable-clamps/3470911
https://www.acehardware.com/departments/lighting-and-electrical/cable-management-cable-ties-and-electrical-tape/cable-clamps/3471125
https://www.acehardware.com/departments/lighting-and-electrical/cable-management-cable-ties-and-electrical-tape/cable-clamps/3470911
12-01-18, 08:26 PM
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Also known as Adel clamps, they are used to support fuel lines in aircraft engine compartments so abrasion of the underlying material is a non-issue if installed intelligently.
