Review of Planet Bike Freddy Fenders Hardcore Recumbent Fenders

Planet Bike Freddy Fenders Hardcore Recumbent Fenders
By: Planet Bike Average Rating: 5.0 Total Reviews: 1
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great product, great company

On: 2005-11-25

I chose the 35 mm version of these fenders to put on my commuter, which I ride on 28 mm tires. I was looking for full coverage fenders to keep me and my frame from getting mucked up riding through the rainy Seattle winter. The support bar attachment points are very sturdy on the fender end, made entirely of metal, not plastic, and riveted to the fender. (Some older Mt. Zefal fenders I had before had plastic clips that broke after a few too many bumps to the fender.) The Nyloc nuts that secure the support bars to the fender attachment points can be readjusted as you get the fenders centered over your tires, but I imagine their built-in locking effect will wear off in the unlikely event you need to fuss with them more than several times---nothing some Loctite wouldnt fix, though. The mudflaps are flexible rubber and are very securely riveted to the ends of the fenders. Your pant legs and the folks riding behind you will thank you for the extra coverage. (I hate catching up to rainy day cyclists with partial or no fenders.) I try to be careful about my bike, but the fenders get bumped occasionally, and these hold up wonderfully to the abuse, flexing and springing back into place. Ive put the bus bike rack arm over the front fender without any problem, though I dont do that often. The fender surface is smooth and accepts stickers well, in case youre into reflective tape or other safety/decorative measures. Finally, I really dig Planet Bike for devoting 25% of their profits to bike advocacy.