Fender recommendation for MTB
02-18-19, 04:37 PM
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Fender recommendation for MTB
Finally setting up my '85 Schwinn Mirada, a 26"-wheel bike with canti brakes, which I've had as a frame for a while, and which has a nice brown paint color. I had long assumed it would be easy to find a beige/caramel colored plastic fender to go on it. I guess what I've been seeing is a beige-colored SKS longboard, but now that I really look, I'm only seeing that offered in a 700 size.
I've seen a PlanetBike Cascadia fender in brown, but I really wanted some light contrast.
Any ideas for me? I guess white, cream, beige or gold would be OK.
I've seen a PlanetBike Cascadia fender in brown, but I really wanted some light contrast.
Any ideas for me? I guess white, cream, beige or gold would be OK.
02-18-19, 05:59 PM
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Right. There are many choices in black plastic, one I saw in chrome (of course could do aluminum or steel but I’d rather have plastic) and silver. Probably some white in my search. But the colors I’d prefer—Champaign/beige/tan/caramel/gold, no.
I suppose plastic paint on any color or paint on aluminum is an option, but the durability would not be there.
I suppose plastic paint on any color or paint on aluminum is an option, but the durability would not be there.
02-19-19, 07:57 AM
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Right. There are many choices in black plastic, one I saw in chrome (of course could do aluminum or steel but I’d rather have plastic) and silver. Probably some white in my search. But the colors I’d prefer—Champaign/beige/tan/caramel/gold, no.
I suppose plastic paint on any color or paint on aluminum is an option, but the durability would not be there.
Mybinstinct would be to go with silver or black, but if you’re up for the project it might wind up looking good. I know I’ve seen people post pics of painted fenders, but can’t recall if they were plastic or not.
02-19-19, 05:44 PM
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Nothing much to add, other than don't overlook cheap steel fenders you can get off old (beach) cruisers, etc, esp. if you have a bike co-op around. Here's a 26" project I'm working on, and the old oxidized black fenders were perfect with the pink, and they were free from the surplus parts bin. Since they are steel, they are not that light, and no one wanted them. But heck, the bike's a tank anyway. It seems to me they'd be easy to sand up, prime, and spray any color you'd need if you could find an old set.
Good luck with your project!
02-19-19, 08:54 PM
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I wouldn't use plastic fenders--they spray water everywhere as opposed to metal fenders that allow the water to flow to the bottom. Better than nothing, but I'd get Berthoud or Velo Orange, and paint them if necessary.
02-19-19, 09:08 PM
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you might have fenders that are not wide enough/low enough, or you might have stuff stuck to the underside. i've never found plastic fenders to spray more than metal ones. but if you want overkill, you could just clean + spray teflon lube on the inside, lol.
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02-20-19, 02:42 PM
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I agree. IMO black or silver/aluminum fenders look good on nearly any bike. My preference is SKS because of the range of adjustment, but Planet Bike is OK as well. Paints formulated for plastic can expand color options.
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Another possibility in the colors you seek are fenders made of wood.
They're not cheap, but they sure look nice!
They're not cheap, but they sure look nice!
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02-20-19, 07:41 PM
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Another possibility in the colors you seek are fenders made of wood.
They're not cheap, but they sure look nice!
They're not cheap, but they sure look nice!
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02-20-19, 09:39 PM
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Good advice above to check out local co-ops. I got this yellow set at NW Hub in Salem, OR. Painted steel with SS stays. Look like new and only $16. Stays were for a different bike, so a bit short, but got them to work. Don
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Zefal made colored ones years ago so searching might turn up something that matches or contrasts nicely.
02-23-19, 02:25 AM
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First, cheers on your project. I love those old MTBs when they are re-worked into city bikes, "gravel" bikes, all-rounders...they work great, I think!
Nothing much to add, other than don't overlook cheap steel fenders you can get off old (beach) cruisers, etc, esp. if you have a bike co-op around. Here's a 26" project I'm working on, and the old oxidized black fenders were perfect with the pink, and they were free from the surplus parts bin. Since they are steel, they are not that light, and no one wanted them. But heck, the bike's a tank anyway. It seems to me they'd be easy to sand up, prime, and spray any color you'd need if you could find an old set.
Good luck with your project!
Nothing much to add, other than don't overlook cheap steel fenders you can get off old (beach) cruisers, etc, esp. if you have a bike co-op around. Here's a 26" project I'm working on, and the old oxidized black fenders were perfect with the pink, and they were free from the surplus parts bin. Since they are steel, they are not that light, and no one wanted them. But heck, the bike's a tank anyway. It seems to me they'd be easy to sand up, prime, and spray any color you'd need if you could find an old set.
Good luck with your project!
02-23-19, 09:25 AM
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I would go with the plastic and paint. Mine are PB and worked well for the 4K of commuting.
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Serfas Traditional fenders have treated me pretty well: https://www.bikeloft.com/product/ser...untain-266.htm
I bet they'd paint up nicely.
I bet they'd paint up nicely.
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