Bicycle Fenders

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It’s going to happen – you need to be somewhere looking good, and you need to be there fast! You grab your favorite bike but then look out the window to discover it is raining. It’s easy to see how this story might end, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Solutions ranging from simple to stylish fenders will keep the mud off your pants and the smile on your face – even during the grayest of days.

Did you know...?

Did you know that a bicycle fender benefits your bicycle as much as it does you?

Cycling in wet weather can coat your drive train, tires, and seat post in a thick layer of mud and grime that is an absolute pain to scrub off. If you don't get all the mud off, your bike's durability may be affected in the long run. A Fender is a worthwhile investment for all the trouble it'll save you.

How to Avoid Getting Road Spray all Over Your Bike and Cycling Clothes?

A Quick Fix - Snap-on/Clip-on Fenders

When it comes to protecting yourself, cycling clothes, and even the bike frame from wet road surface spray, you will find that people choose various options. For instance, simple plastic pieces attached to the seat post and downpipe can be used to minimize road spray. However this only offers partial protection.

These types of fenders are only good enough for mountain bikes as they are easy to remove when not needed. On the other hand, you will find that there are better Fender designs suited to commuter and road racing bikes.

The Best Fix - Full-length Fenders

These fenders are designed to cover most of the bicycle wheels. They usually cover at least 180 degrees of the bicycle tire. They do well to catch road spray kicked up by the rapid rotation of bicycle tires.

These fenders are mainly suited to bicycles not used in racing as they can add a bit of weight to the bike; something that would matter in serious road racing circumstances. They are either made of plastic or metal. Since with great care fenders rarely suffer any damage, both varieties can last for long periods of use offering owners great value for service. From personal experience, I can state that the plastic variety can last for years without any issues.

Did you know...?

Did you know that clip-on bicycle fenders are best for racing bikes?

If you regularly use your bike for racing purposes, then adding any weight might affect your cycling speed albeit marginally. Clip-on bicycle fenders offer a great choice for such users as they can be fitted when necessary and removed for a lighter bike when not required.

Combining Bicycle Fenders and Racks

But what if you have racks installed on your bike, and you want to add also bicycle panniers?
No problem!
Most commercial fenders can be installed so that they fit effectively underneath bicycle racks. With fenders installed and waterproof panniers strapped to these racks, all that is left to consider is making sure you wear the proper cycling clothes to stay comfortable on rainy days.

Buying Commuter and Mountain Bike Fenders

If you are interested in buying bicycle fenders you can buy them in one of these trusted online stores:

Buying Bicycle Fenders on eBay

	Vintage Bike Fenders Red X 20 Pinstripe Green Stripe Fat Tire Bicycle NOS (New other (see details) - 1000 USD)
	Electra Townie Alloy Fenders 26-inch Silver (New - 999.99 USD)
	wide fenders e30 (New - 550 USD)
	Vintage Cinelli style Italian Stainless Steel Fenders 700C, Max Tire Width 32mm (New other (see details) - 395 USD)