Let's see your bikes with hammered fenders
01-13-13, 03:01 PM
#26
Death fork? Naaaah!!
In 2009 I did a 180 mile charity ride in the pouring rain. Since then I've built up two fendered bikes, the pictured SS and the 'born-again' Miyata 710, just to ride in the rain. Of course, sunshine doesn't stop me from riding either of them on nice days as well.
Top
Top
__________________
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
01-13-13, 10:20 PM
#27
Get off my lawn!
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: The Garden State
Posts: 6,031
Bikes: 1917 Loomis, 1923 Rudge, 1930 Hercules Renown, 1947 Mclean, 1948 JA Holland, 1955 Hetchins, 1957 Carlton Flyer, 1962 Raleigh Sport, 1978&81 Raleigh Gomp GS', 2010 Raliegh Clubman
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 93 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 98 Times
in
48 Posts
01-14-13, 04:10 AM
#28
perpetually frazzled
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Linton, IN
Posts: 2,467
Bikes: 1977 Bridgestone Kabuki Super Speed; 1979 Raleigh Professional; 1983 Raleigh Rapide mixte; 1974 Peugeot UO-8; 1993 Univega Activa Trail; 1972 Raleigh Sports; 1967 Phillips; 1981 Schwinn World Tourist; 1976 Schwinn LeTour mixte; 1964 Western Flyer
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times
in
6 Posts
Apparently SKS bought the rights to the Bluemels name...I have a set of 700X42 SKS "Bluemels" on my Peugeot at the moment. They're kinda short, but nothing a front mudflap won't take care of.
I have fluted VO fenders. I like them for their coverage, but have found that they're a bit difficult to set up perfectly straight (It drives me nuts to see the fender mis-aligned over the front wheel), and on fairly large dips, it rattles the long overhang on the front.
I've also been looking at Electra hammered fenders. They're metal, fairly long coverage, and at $50 come pre-drilled and mounted with all of the hardware.
I have fluted VO fenders. I like them for their coverage, but have found that they're a bit difficult to set up perfectly straight (It drives me nuts to see the fender mis-aligned over the front wheel), and on fairly large dips, it rattles the long overhang on the front.
I've also been looking at Electra hammered fenders. They're metal, fairly long coverage, and at $50 come pre-drilled and mounted with all of the hardware.
01-14-13, 04:47 AM
#29
Get off my lawn!
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: The Garden State
Posts: 6,031
Bikes: 1917 Loomis, 1923 Rudge, 1930 Hercules Renown, 1947 Mclean, 1948 JA Holland, 1955 Hetchins, 1957 Carlton Flyer, 1962 Raleigh Sport, 1978&81 Raleigh Gomp GS', 2010 Raliegh Clubman
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 93 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 98 Times
in
48 Posts
I've also been looking at Electra hammered fenders. They're metal, fairly long coverage, and at $50 come pre-drilled and mounted with all of the hardware.
01-14-13, 05:36 AM
#31
Hopelessly addicted...
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Central Maryland
Posts: 4,955
Bikes: 1949 Hercules Kestrel, 1950 Norman Rapide, 1970 Schwinn Collegiate, 1972 Peugeot UE-8, 1976 Raleigh Sports, 1977 Raleigh Sports, 1977 Jack Taylor Tandem, 1984 Davidson Tandem, 2010 Bilenky "BQ" 650B Constructeur Tandem, 2011 Linus Mixte
Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 10 Times
in
9 Posts
01-14-13, 05:47 AM
#32
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: North Bend, Washington State
Posts: 2,942
Bikes: 1937 Hobbs; 1977 Bruce Gordon; 1987 Bill Holland; 1988 Schwinn Paramount (Fixed gear); 1999 Fat City Yo Eddy (MTB); 2018 Woodrup (Touring) 2016 Ritchey breakaway
Mentioned: 291 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 554 Post(s)
Liked 3,794 Times
in
668 Posts
I like everything about that Frejus
For comparison here is an example for you
Hammered Honjos
Bluemels
I had to remove the Honjos when the front fender cracked under the fork bridge.
While the Bluemels look OK, they are no match for the Honjos. I will get another pair eventually..
For comparison here is an example for you
Hammered Honjos
Bluemels
I had to remove the Honjos when the front fender cracked under the fork bridge.
While the Bluemels look OK, they are no match for the Honjos. I will get another pair eventually..
01-14-13, 07:16 AM
#33
Senior Member
Here's my Shogun touring bike (left the herd long ago) shod with hammered Honjos:
And my Schwinn Voyageur (recently adopted by bogester), similarly shod:
And my Schwinn Voyageur (recently adopted by bogester), similarly shod:
01-14-13, 08:24 AM
#35
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Berwyn PA
Posts: 6,408
Bikes: I hate bikes!
Mentioned: 39 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 431 Post(s)
Liked 710 Times
in
233 Posts
QUOTE=Velognome;15154604]On-line source?[/QUOTE]
Ben's has 'em for $45 & free shipping.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/DIA-COMPE-EN...-/190773500571[
Ben's has 'em for $45 & free shipping.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/DIA-COMPE-EN...-/190773500571[
01-14-13, 09:16 AM
#36
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Baltimore MD
Posts: 3,332
Bikes: '72 Motobecane Grand Record, '72 Gitane tandem, '72 Raleigh Super Course, '73 Raleigh Gran Sport, '73 Colnago Super, '76 Fiorelli Coppi, '78 Raleigh SBDU Team Pro, '78 Trek 930, '81 Holdsworth Special 650B, '86 Masi GC, ’94 Bridgestone RB-T
Mentioned: 67 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 786 Post(s)
Liked 520 Times
in
281 Posts
With the right color scheme, you can't beat Bluemels for looks:
I also like the VO smooth alloy fenders:
I also like the VO smooth alloy fenders:
__________________
The man who dies with the most toys…is dead. - Rootboy
The man who dies with the most toys…is dead. - Rootboy
01-14-13, 02:50 PM
#37
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 330
Bikes: 1981 Bianchi Limited 650B conversion (sold), 1985(?) Guerciotti retro-roadie, 2018 Specialized Allez Sprint, 2012 Specialized Crux, mid 80's Focus MB-400
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 67 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
These are the VO 700Cx45 hammered fenders over 650Bx38 tires. The fender line isn't perfect, but they work just fine.
01-14-13, 03:30 PM
#38
perpetually frazzled
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Linton, IN
Posts: 2,467
Bikes: 1977 Bridgestone Kabuki Super Speed; 1979 Raleigh Professional; 1983 Raleigh Rapide mixte; 1974 Peugeot UO-8; 1993 Univega Activa Trail; 1972 Raleigh Sports; 1967 Phillips; 1981 Schwinn World Tourist; 1976 Schwinn LeTour mixte; 1964 Western Flyer
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times
in
6 Posts
Ben's has 'em for $45 & free shipping.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/DIA-COMPE-EN...-/190773500571[[/QUOTE]
The local store here in Fort Wayne has them for $50. Here they are mounted (stole the pic off the interwebs)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/saddleu...n/photostream/
I like the top coverage on the front, but not necessarily the bottom coverage. Could always add a mud flap I suppose.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/DIA-COMPE-EN...-/190773500571[[/QUOTE]
The local store here in Fort Wayne has them for $50. Here they are mounted (stole the pic off the interwebs)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/saddleu...n/photostream/
I like the top coverage on the front, but not necessarily the bottom coverage. Could always add a mud flap I suppose.
01-14-13, 03:48 PM
#39
Senior Member
01-18-13, 08:59 AM
#40
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Great photos folks, I am definitely inspired, thanks. Another quick question, I am going to switch the front brake so I can put a front rack on the bike, which racks are these ones? I like how simple they are.
