What color fenders?

**elk** · 11-24-2007, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by Tuckervill

I guess one can never get consensus on taste! Not that I needed consensus or anything.

I'm a little chagrined to think the non-wood fenders available are all made of plastic. There's no place nearby where I could look at them and hold them and I all I can think of is them snapping in half if they're twisted or something. I don't want the to be heavy, of course, but they're just not the aluminum fenders of old that I'm used to.

I'm going to think about those wooden ones. I've got all winter to dream. The bike needs new tires and tubes and a good tune up before I can ride it (I test rode it the day I bought it). Once that saddle comes in I will be dying to try it, so I'm sure I'll get hopping on it soon.

Karen

Karen..I have plastic fenders on both my bikes...and they are almost invisible, work really well and weigh nothing....I was also surprised to read that they are Grant Peterson's favorite fenders...the SKS plastic...

That is a beautiful bike and I wouldn't put anything BUT black fenders on it...I think the wood would look too heavey...but then, I don't like those wood fenders....I just don't think wood is the best material for the job...
and they are overpowering...IMNSHO

Look at my JA...it has the black plastic SKS fenders...which work really well.
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...t=19921&page=4

I have STRONG opinions about these things!!!

**kfergos** · 11-25-2007, 10:16 AM

I'm a fan of black. They don't draw too much attention to themselves.

**Tuckervill** · 11-25-2007, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by elk

Karen..I have plastic fenders on both my bikes...and they are almost invisible, work really well and weigh nothing....I was also surprised to read that they are Grant Peterson's favorite fenders...the SKS plastic...

That is a beautiful bike and I wouldn't put anything BUT black fenders on it...I think the wood would look too heavey...but then, I don't like those wood fenders....I just don't think wood is the best material for the job...
and they are overpowering...IMNSHO

Look at my JA...it has the black plastic SKS fenders...which work really well.
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...t=19921&page=4

I have STRONG opinions about these things!!!

YEAH! They just blend right in! I'm getting the black! Still waiting on that Brooks...Parcel Post takes a long time.

Karen

**elk** · 11-25-2007, 04:19 PM

If you do go with the black plastic...make sure you get the SKS fenders..

**7rider** · 11-25-2007, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by bouncybouncy

mimi - I have no idea what the wooden fenders weigh...I can tell you they are not heavy at all! They weigh more than my plastic Freddy Fenders but they were surprisingly light! I have to wonder if different woods weigh differently though? I am sure a quick call to Woody...he was extremely nice and helpful with picking colors and sizes for my not-so-easy to fit bike!!!

I do agree with the majority here with black as a good color this is the fender (although not absolute black) but, again, a quick call to Woody and he would most likely find the darkest piece of wood he could...if a woodchuck could chuck...oh, sorry...

FWIW, I vote for these in this post from bouncy2. Very classy.......

**Tri Girl** · 11-26-2007, 04:24 AM

Glad you're going with the black!
And if you can help it, never have anything shipped parcel post. DH works for the post office and hates parcel post. It's the step-child of all mail. If they don't have room or time to deliver it that day, it gets held back a day. Priority or first class mail always gets first/top priority. It's not like they'll hold it back a week, but it's not the first on their list to get delivered if all h*ll breaks loose and it's a crazy mail day (which most are lately).
But shhhhhh.... I didn't tell you this....

**Tuckervill** · 11-26-2007, 04:31 AM

Yes, my husband used to build automation systems for the postal service centers. He said the amount of mail just left lying on the floor was astounding!

I think, if the saddle gets to my town, the local USPS people are very diligent. I didn't always experience that diligence when I lived in Memphis!

Karen

**elk** · 11-26-2007, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by Tuckervill

He said the amount of mail just left lying on the floor was astounding!
Karen

oh that is SO depressing!

reminds me of a story about WIlliam Faulkner (the one and only great William Faulkner). For awhile he worked at the PO to support himself...but he hated the job and used to throw the mail into the trash.....

**SadieKate** · 11-26-2007, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by bouncybouncy

My hubby and I got some...Mr Woody actually spent at least an hour on the phone with us getting the colors and design we wanted...I am a little eclectic and hubby is a little more classic.

Did he call himself Woody? Because all of my correspondence with him, including his handwritten signature, says "Cody Davis." He lives here in town. Just want folks to understand that we are talking about the same person.

FYI for those who want wood fenders: Mine are 1.5" wide and made from lace wood and padouk. With the hardware and still in the bubblewrap, the pair weighs 440 grams/15.5 ounces which means that, in general, only clip on fenders or carbon models weigh less.

I'm not sure why wood isn't a good material for the job. They are finished much like a wood boat is finished.

**Tuckervill** · 11-26-2007, 11:20 AM

The ones I saw in person looked very very durable. The finish was very deep so know they probably have marine varnish on them. I know that wood can be used for extremely light things. They were so beautiful. I love handmade things!

Karen

**elk** · 11-26-2007, 12:33 PM

you're right....wooden boats rock (

)

I was just thinking that the job of fenders is to keep the splash off you and your bike...a dirty thankless job just right for inconspicuous plastic....wouldn't want wooden mud guards on my car, for instance...

'course if they appeal to your sense of beauty...then get them...!!!

function + beauty is a noble goal!!!

**Tuckervill** · 11-26-2007, 04:29 PM

Yup, I'd be sad if I did something stupid and broke a beautiful piece of art like those wood fenders. I'll just have to find the *right* bike to put wood fenders on, instead of my tourer!

Karen

**bouncybouncy** · 11-27-2007, 04:02 AM

Originally Posted by SadieKate

Did he call himself Woody?

No...I could not remember his name and did very little corresponding personally because hubby spent most of the time talking with him...my bike was very hard to fit (disc brakes and 29'r wheels)

Our fenders are 2" I believe (please don't quote me on this) but our bikes are set up with wider tires ( 38c wide ) mine are also padouk as well with a bit of purple heart swirling through...sorry we did not weigh them before putting them on the bikes but it did not matter to me! they were so beautiful and a few grams did not make much of a difference on my steel Monkey!

I have ridden through water, gravel, dirt path, potholes, construction, and smooth pavement...no issues!!! They are quite pliable for those occasions I am not paying attention and have put my bikes full weight on the rear fender while trying to hang it...still in good shape!

happy shopping regardless of what you decide wood you will love them....

**Tuckervill** · 11-27-2007, 04:25 AM

I am resisting your subliminal messages!

poor

Karen

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