Fitting SKS Fender to a Hybrid with RST Front Suspension Fork
12-17-11, 04:12 PM
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Fitting SKS Fender to a Hybrid with RST Front Suspension Fork
I have a 2011 Novara Forza with a RST Neon front fork. I want to install fenders and purchased a set of SKS Chromoplastics. After reading through the poorly written instructions and examining my bike, I realize that I can't mount the front fender as shown.
https://www.sks-germany.com/download/...stallation.pdf
The instructions are dealing with a non-suspension front fork. I don't have a hole that goes all the way through, but there is threaded hole in the lower casting (at the top) as shown in this picture:
I wrote RST about using this threaded hole and got the size (M6x1) and I also got a warning of "Be careful that the bolt you use is the right length, if it is too long and you bottom it out it will break the casting in half." Breaking the casting would be, needless to say, less than optimal!
So has anyone mounted fenders on their hybrid using this hole? I figure I could run down a suitable bolt and give it a try being careful not to FUBAR the fork. I think it would work great, but I'm just the tiniest bit concerned!
Looking for encouragement or alternatives! I'd like to get these fenders installed before the Icicle Bicycle ride in on New Year's Day here in the city, just in case the weather is sloppy. Thanks!
https://www.sks-germany.com/download/...stallation.pdf
The instructions are dealing with a non-suspension front fork. I don't have a hole that goes all the way through, but there is threaded hole in the lower casting (at the top) as shown in this picture:
I wrote RST about using this threaded hole and got the size (M6x1) and I also got a warning of "Be careful that the bolt you use is the right length, if it is too long and you bottom it out it will break the casting in half." Breaking the casting would be, needless to say, less than optimal!
So has anyone mounted fenders on their hybrid using this hole? I figure I could run down a suitable bolt and give it a try being careful not to FUBAR the fork. I think it would work great, but I'm just the tiniest bit concerned!
Looking for encouragement or alternatives! I'd like to get these fenders installed before the Icicle Bicycle ride in on New Year's Day here in the city, just in case the weather is sloppy. Thanks!
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12-30-11, 04:56 PM
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With no suggestions or encouragement, I decided to forge ahead and bought a M6x1 bolt and washer at my LBS and installed the fenders. The front fender could have been a bit longer - I'm not sure if it will give as good protection as I would have hoped.
I'm ready for the Icycle Bicyle ride on Sunday, although as of now, it looks like it will be dry for the ride, but windy. Oh, well, I'll see how my layering technique works out.
I'm ready for the Icycle Bicyle ride on Sunday, although as of now, it looks like it will be dry for the ride, but windy. Oh, well, I'll see how my layering technique works out.
01-02-12, 11:23 AM
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Here are a few photos of the installation:
Overview of front fork installation
Front fork attachment at top of casting (Note the warning from RST in my first post in this thread!)
Release clips at bottom of fork
Washers used to provide clearance for Planet Bike rack rear light bracket and blinky
Finished project
Overview of front fork installation
Front fork attachment at top of casting (Note the warning from RST in my first post in this thread!)
Release clips at bottom of fork
Washers used to provide clearance for Planet Bike rack rear light bracket and blinky
Finished project
Last edited by Altair 4; 01-02-12 at 11:40 AM.
01-08-12, 07:24 PM
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That is the only place you could mount the fender, since it moves up and down with the wheel. If you had drilled teh crown which is, of course, stationary, it would have destroyed the fender on the first bump.
It looks great, and should provide plenty of protection.
It looks great, and should provide plenty of protection.
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