tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post5593203567582273876..comments2023-11-24T11:39:17.055-05:00Comments on The Blayleys: New Fender DayFixie Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12932022188247682078noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-51654192627089068182014-03-01T14:05:28.579-05:002014-03-01T14:05:28.579-05:00Thank you Pamela, this is perfect because I'm ...Thank you Pamela, this is perfect because I'm thinking of swapping out a "short reach" fork for the Seven medium reach you have on your bikes. And I'd want to get 32's with fenders on the bike. As well a rack to carry the grappling hook, chain and winch you mentioned as standard equipment for pothole spelunking.<br /><br /> As to the slow and short distance claim, I suspect that is a somewhat exaggerated and self-deprecatory analysis. Looking forward to proving my thesis in a couple of weeks.<br /><br />geoffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-45248596155587682542014-02-28T18:20:50.902-05:002014-02-28T18:20:50.902-05:00Be sure to turn the volume all the way UP before y...Be sure to turn the volume all the way UP before you click Fear Rothar's link ;-)Fixie Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932022188247682078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-36084709457956099832014-02-28T18:17:50.848-05:002014-02-28T18:17:50.848-05:00Me? Cursing while mounting metal mudguards? I'...Me? Cursing while mounting metal mudguards? I'm just counting in Irish:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPqT6_TkU6Q" rel="nofollow">Aon Focail Eile</a>Fear rotharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06993209782692168195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-9262200562474344082014-02-28T18:09:49.406-05:002014-02-28T18:09:49.406-05:00Hi Geoff,
I am enjoying being back on the bike, ...Hi Geoff, <br /><br />I am enjoying being back on the bike, even though I'm slow and can't go very long distances yet. Despite that, it feels great. Thanks.<br /><br />I can compare the ease of installation of the two quite well because I have mounted both sets on the same bike within a few days. At this stage I have the PDWs on my geared Seven, and the SKS's on my fixie. Since they use the same model Seven 5e Medium Reach Carbon Fork and essentially have the same geometry, it's easy to move fenders between them - and I have!<br /><br />http://www.sevencycles.com/accessories/forks.php<br /><br />Obviously it depends on the clearances on your frame, fork and brakes, but for me the SKS has a slight edge in mounting thanks to the give of the plastic versus the *non-give* of metal. The Seven 5e Medium Reach Carbon Fork has excellent clearance, but is a bit narrower and shorter than is ideal for 32 mm tires with fenders. (I'm pushing things - Their spec says 28's and fenders.) The brake blocks sit in the *middle* of the slot in my 57 mm brakes. Ideally for 32's and fenders, the brake blocks would be a the bottom of the slot and I wouldn't have to push the fender so high into the brake itself. This isn't a criticism - it's the most versatile fork in its class, and 95% of users have no need for a longer one :-)<br /><br />On my bikes, the plastic fender is squeezed in by the sides of the fork, and gets pushed down a bit when I open the brake QR. The metal fender had to be *cold set* to deal with these two issues - and would actually need a bit more work to get the brake to release fully. Just to be clear, I would have had this issue with any fender wide enough to work with the 32 mm tires and this fork, but I wouldn't have been so cavalier about bending the thinner metal fenders while expecting them not to eventually crack. The PDW's are rock solid sturdy. <br /><br />On the road - on the day John took all the photos, I had the PDWs, while John had longboards. We both stayed clean and dry. But at the end of the day, my bike was a little bit cleaner than John's. When we returned, John washed both bikes, while I disappeared upstairs to goof off. He reported that before washing, my bike was cleaner than his.<br /><br />Having ridden behind him much of the day, I can say that the longboards do a great job of protecting your riding companions and he will likely say the same about the PDWs. That said, we have added longer even more companion friendly mudflaps (like you see in the top photo) to both.<br /><br />I do love the look of the grey anodized fenders with my bare titanium frame, but I also think the black plastic ones look good too. Both can also be painted.<br /><br />There is NO comparison to mounting other lightweight metal fenders. It takes John much longer to mount these and involves lots of swearing!<br /><br />PamelaFixie Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932022188247682078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-54882314879075169972014-02-28T16:25:37.144-05:002014-02-28T16:25:37.144-05:00So good to see you back on the bike! How would yo...So good to see you back on the bike! How would you rate the PDW metal fenders vs. the SKS Longboards? <br /><br />geoffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-9409372070062955992014-02-28T08:48:34.897-05:002014-02-28T08:48:34.897-05:00Thanks! I've read, maybe too late, posts with ...Thanks! I've read, maybe too late, posts with label "fender".<br />My "Cyfac" bike has a close design like your "Seven": sort of light randonneur.<br />L.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-15266867540267795372014-02-27T08:42:55.767-05:002014-02-27T08:42:55.767-05:00I used Salmon fenders years ago. I first saw them ...I used Salmon fenders years ago. I first saw them at PBP in 1987 (back when fenders were mandatory), and thought they looked sexy, and seemed to be designed for tight clearance *racing bikes*. They do indeed look sexy, but the lack of sides make them less effective. They were also rather thick (and surprisingly heavy) which meant they took up precious space under the brakes. I remember having to use a super skinny (18mm) tire on the front on my vitus when using these mudguards. Fortunately French roads were glass smooth.<br /><br />In 1993, we got a set of the wide ones for our tandem - had them painted to match. The design of the tandem was such that the rear had a very long unsupported section and the fender broke while we were on tour the next year. This bike had cantilever brakes and we had plenty of clearance, but again the flat profile of the fender meant water would spray out the sides, so it looked good, but not so much when the roads were wet.<br /><br />Hope you have better luck.Fixie Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932022188247682078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-7310110733429490042014-02-26T10:43:05.091-05:002014-02-26T10:43:05.091-05:00Glad to see you on a bike: you look fine.
Two days...Glad to see you on a bike: you look fine.<br />Two days ago I ordered flat aluminum fenders (Salmon “garde boue eco”), I am not sure it’s going to be as efficient as yours. In fact it depends on the goal: I want both water shield and aerodynamic efficiency.<br />L.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-3477709508636549002014-02-25T23:06:01.808-05:002014-02-25T23:06:01.808-05:00Spring and warm weather, you say. I'm thinking...Spring and warm weather, you say. I'm thinking that might happen in June. Polar Vortex returned today! <br /><br />And I've been wanting to write about the new/modified bike, but I needed some new photos, and it's just been too cold and snowy to get any reasonable shots. <br /><br />Hoping to return to more of the regular programming soon.<br /><br />Fixie Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932022188247682078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-17698202017169130702014-02-25T23:01:38.344-05:002014-02-25T23:01:38.344-05:00Dan, you should see the state of our roads these d...Dan, you should see the state of our roads these days. I've added a rope and grappling hook to my saddle bag in case I fall into one of the many potholes. But I figured the only reasonable explanation for making fenders that took a 23mm MAX width tire - was perfectly smooth, but wet roads. We are aiming to head out your way this year. Will chat soon.Fixie Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932022188247682078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-4425676243502488952014-02-25T11:57:11.878-05:002014-02-25T11:57:11.878-05:00I just want to say how nice it is to see you writi...I just want to say how nice it is to see you writing about bikes more than about healing. Maybe spring and warm weather will return, too!?1? Glad you are feeling better and things are looking up.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02862673396145933923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-37026623406000112402014-02-25T11:55:00.454-05:002014-02-25T11:55:00.454-05:00Perfectly smooth roads? Ha! I guess its true you...Perfectly smooth roads? Ha! I guess its true you only remember the<br />good parts of your adventures here :) Let me know when you want Pac NW Official mud flap (with a library girl of course)!!!Dan Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00026413166647768900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-63079281521495547482014-02-25T09:10:13.921-05:002014-02-25T09:10:13.921-05:00I see bikes at the thrift stores with metal fender...I see bikes at the thrift stores with metal fenders, but rarely with plastic.BobbyGnoreply@blogger.com