Keeping fender in place
03-03-21, 02:33 AM
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Keeping fender in place
Like several others, I'm riding a disc frame with no fender mounts so I've turned to the SKS SpeedRockers. My setup looks almost identical to that of forum member westrid_dad posted here: bikeforums.net/21260395-post651.html. Specifically, I'm having trouble with the front fender:
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My fork is even more tapered; 55mm at the top of where the mount sits, and 50mm at the bottom. I also have helicopter tape around the fork to try and increase friction, but the fenders still slide down after 10-15 miles of riding. Any suggestions for keeping them up, other than buying a different fork?
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My fork is even more tapered; 55mm at the top of where the mount sits, and 50mm at the bottom. I also have helicopter tape around the fork to try and increase friction, but the fenders still slide down after 10-15 miles of riding. Any suggestions for keeping them up, other than buying a different fork?
03-03-21, 04:37 AM
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Rubber grip tape. https://www.amazon.com/Safe-Way-Trac...ZVMSRSJ99K3MD6
03-03-21, 05:23 AM
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I don’t have a tapered fork but I’d try wrapping tape below at the each mount. Build up a layer thick enough to keep the mount from sliding down. The thick waterproof polyurethane tapes would work. Guerrilla glue makes one.
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