Guys, it’s getting to the time when we are having to mount fenders on our bikes for the winter training. Whicxh fenders give sufficient clearance to an SLT and will fit the wolf aero fork? I bought a pair of axiom fenders with the fork/seattube mounts but the front doesn’t have enough clearance to go on without jamming the tire.
I am sure the SKS race blades do but I want a longer fender at the rear and don’t particularly change too many times.
Cheers, STers.
So no-one on this Cervelo friendly forum runs fenders on their Cervelo? Really? Oh well.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Hey Julian,
For the front, you could use the splashguards that velcro on to the downtube. On the rear, you could add an extension to a Raceblade style fender. I’ve used both and it works quite well and easy to re&re .
Greg.
I wonder if I would be allowed to ride a club group ride with that set up? I guess it depends on the group. I have used the crudcatchers you talk about on mtbs for some time and have one on my Kona commuter, they work very well too.
Cheers, Greg.
Clearance under the fork and rear brake is an issue on most road frames. One solution is using reach arounds where you split the fender under the brake/fork:
http://rivercitybicycles.com/product/reacharound-fender-brackets-737.htm#
Race Blades suck for regular use in the rain. Not enough coverage period and they don’t stay put very well. Don’t forget fender flap extensions.
Yeah, I got these http://www.beyondbikes.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=35759&eq=&Tp=&Av= because of the long flaps on the fenders and the race blades shortness. Looks like I will have to think again.
I might take a trip to the store I bought them from and see what they think.
Do you have apicture of the split fenders in postion? I can’t visualise them.
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I have seen good reviews of these, but have not used them
fenders? winter? you moved to the wrong bit of the west coast old boy…
They look pretty good, but I can’t see any links to retailers or how to order them. I am familiar with their crud catchers but not these.
this looks like somebody took 2 blackburn rack mounts, and attached each one to a rear fender that has been cut in half to accomadate the rear brake and the close clearance of the rear tire. Nicely done
They look pretty good, but I can’t see any links to retailers or how to order them. I am familiar with their crud catchers but not these.
These are made by River City Bikes in Portland, Oregon. The link is direct to their site.
Dude…
Riding in the pissing rain and 3 degrees sucks ass no matter what you wear/fenders you have.
Hang up the bike and get yourself some skis!
I saw the link to the Portland splitter, but was responding to the crudcatcher raceguards post. I will have to see if the shop take back the ones I have if not I will go with the splitters, otherwise the crud products have it.
Like the man said, there’s no such thing as bad weather just bad gear. I don’t mind riding without fenders in rain but I understand you won’t get a group ride without them.
When the snow comes the van and I will be heading for the hills whether it’s on XC skis, a snowboard or snow shoes remains to be seen.
Um, the best answer is a relatively cheap cross bike. Even if you don’t ride cross for real… Plenty of fender clearance if you want, and much more foul-weather crap-tolerant than any Cervelo anyway. (not at all a dis on Cervelo; I have one and it rocks. Just a matter of using the optimum tool for a given job.) Stronger braking in the wet as well. You can run wider tires, too - more forgiving on leaves and other debris that accumulates more in winter. My Cervelo is pretty much done going outside until spring.
I hear what you are saying but don’t have room or money for a sixth bike.
Anyone got some good experience with fenders for an S5? I’m getting ready for winter… 
I’m leaning towards these: http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-SpeedEZ-Bicycle-Fender/dp/B000C17NKW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442608561&sr=8-1&keywords=speedez+fenders
Anyone got some good experience with fenders for an S5? I’m getting ready for winter…
I’m leaning towards these: http://www.amazon.com/...ords=speedez+fenders
Yes: build up a rain bike…
Take a quick look at the distance between your front wheel on your bike on the downtube, then take another look at those fenders.
The rear isn’t all that much better, as that style of fender doesn’t mate well to the aero seat stays. I’ve been “one bike guy” for years, but even I finally gave in and built up a rain bike. It’s just not going to happen for you.
Yep, the Reacharounds are where it’s at. With those, some creative Macguyvering and the some of the ‘P’ clips you can make real, bolt-on fenders fit on just about any bike. Be prepared to spend some time with a dremel or hacksaw, and zip ties to make it happen. But it definitely can happen.
Raceblades are not fenders. They are absolutely insufficient for any group ride. Or any solo ride (IMHO). There is no substitute for real, solid, bolt-on fenders with long buddy flaps. Here we race in shit weather March through June. That’s my time to get mud and crap thrown in my face. The rest of the year, it’s all about fenders.
The SKS P35 or P45 (now the Longboard?) and the Planet Bike Cascadia fenders are both good choices.