juscruisin

Hey guys and gals !' Been looking for a fender for the front before the rains hit in a couple of months
what are you using or do you suggest I look at ???
I have a topeak rack on the back and fabricated an additional guard on the front stays to extend the
"fender" area so a back fender is not needed , just a front I have been looking at a TOPEAK FX front
fender ... But will it fit on my non suspension forks on my Trek 7000 ?
Thanks for your help ... JC

Wanderer

Planet Bike Hardcore Hybrid, will fit perfectly (front and rear) on that Trek. If teh bike is black, it will even match - even though I do think they come in other colors, also.

irclean

PB Cascadia Hybrid fenders work perfectly with my FS Schwinn.

juscruisin

Thanks Guys but I am looking for a FRONT fender only , I have the rear tire splash covered ...

waynesworld

Good luck. Fenders seem to usually come in sets.

juscruisin

Hey waynesworld ...
They are out there but mainly used on mountain bikes such as the Topeak defender FX , and the planet bike bog
I'll post a question in mechanics and see if someone can answer my question , thank you to all responders ... JC

waynesworld

I see what you mean now. I'm more of a full fender person, so hadn't thought of that.

Bontrager

Your rack does not cover as much of your rear tire as a planet bike cascade. We have cascades (very nice mounting hardware) and 35? Mm hardcore (nearly identical plastic fender quality) but mounting hw sux in comparison.

I'm a fan of planet bike fenders. Ours take a ridiculous amount of abuse.

Edit: don't waste your time w/the mtb style fenders. Coverage and styling is not that great. Been there tried that.

juscruisin

Thanks Bontrager for the suggestion I guess I might have to buy a pair and see how it goes ...
Any other suggestions for Me ? or am I at the mercy of my LBS ...

Wanderer

Not knowing what size tires you are running - my 700 Planet Bike Hardcore Hybrid fenders measure 43mm internally - perfect for 35mm and smaller tires, adequate for 37-40 tires. I've had them for a couple years, and find them great, even the mounting hardware. No rattles, no breaks, fit perfectly. I especially like the external mount to the fender, as it keeps all of the available internal width "available'"

One thing I always do when mounting fenders, is extend the front mudflap 8 or so inches with pop rivets and rubber roofing material a couple inches wide. Makes a big difference in keeping everything clean. One of it's beauties is that it is so flexible that it offers no wind resistance. or reaction to toe strike; yet, still stiff enough to catch dirt and water.

p.s. I run a 40mm tire on the rear, and a 35 on the front.