tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37888568.post6920234040662610758..comments2023-12-10T07:53:40.265-06:00Comments on KC Bike Commuting: Fender Kludge.Noahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271155305943176738noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37888568.post-73990071471630584672009-09-09T09:45:10.279-05:002009-09-09T09:45:10.279-05:00Ugh. Really disappointing that the "polished ...Ugh. Really disappointing that the "polished alumninum" appears to be nothing more than foil. <br /><br />The fenders do look nice though, aside from that spot. And the kludge isn't exactly pretty up close, but I bet it looks OK from further away, no?Apertomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148516503920019073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37888568.post-56064200310010221492009-09-09T09:29:31.217-05:002009-09-09T09:29:31.217-05:00Ah, zip ties!
As I tried to shift it slightly, I ...Ah, zip ties!<br /><br />As I tried to shift it slightly, I snapped off the clip for the mini-pump from where it was attached to the right-hand seat strut of my recumbent. Four zip ties through the holes in the clip and the clip base and I can rotate that sucker anywhere I want it!BluesCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14131717718194330990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37888568.post-65859654935153053032009-09-09T08:32:52.614-05:002009-09-09T08:32:52.614-05:00I just installed metal fenders to my city commuter...I just installed metal fenders to my city commuter this weekend. They came with a metal strap with right-angle L bracket. I had to bend the strap by hand to wrap around the fender, and then the L bracket part attached to the brake bolt. <br /><br />Here's a <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hta3SdhLMfg/SqLxDWFMwrI/AAAAAAAACl0/3aSyThhUn7Q/s1600-h/new+fenders+005.JPG" rel="nofollow">closeup of the bracket</a>. <a href="http://redd-shift.blogspot.com/2009/09/schwinn-le-tour-ii-restoration-phase-35.html" rel="nofollow">Here's the full blog post</a>. <br /><br />Velo-Orange might sell the strap apart from the fenders. I thought about that as I began bending the strap, wondering what would happen if I messed it up.Scott Reddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13769134824821490457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37888568.post-38907834720127109222009-09-08T23:05:26.364-05:002009-09-08T23:05:26.364-05:00I'm puzzled because I have the same fenders an...I'm puzzled because I have the same fenders and my Sirrus is xs (47cm) and I used the part with no issues. I'm running 700X28 also.Sirrus Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04831167730361057374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37888568.post-39395402977154862942009-09-08T21:45:09.082-05:002009-09-08T21:45:09.082-05:00Because my bike is small, I had to use a zip tie i...Because my bike is small, I had to use a zip tie in a similar fashion. In fact I have multiple zip ties on my bike, they are always a great thing to have hanging around!! I like the silver fenders on your bike.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37888568.post-74252923100956735982009-09-08T20:08:05.361-05:002009-09-08T20:08:05.361-05:00You mean The part that was rubbing on both sidewal...You mean <a href="http://kc-bike.blogspot.com/2009/09/fenders-finally.html" rel="nofollow">The part that was rubbing on both sidewalls because it wouldn't fit my bike?</a>Noahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15271155305943176738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37888568.post-59585946661771282122009-09-08T19:26:51.608-05:002009-09-08T19:26:51.608-05:00There should have been a plastic clip that would h...There should have been a plastic clip that would have allowed you to ZIP tie the fender to the brake bridge without punching a hole in the fender.Sirrus Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04831167730361057374noreply@blogger.com