Review of Topeak DeFender M1 Mountain Bike Fender (Front)

Topeak DeFender M1 Mountain Bike Fender (Front)
By: Topeak Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 3
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A nice item

On: 2008-06-18

The fender was shipped quickly. It was a bit tricky to install. I had to open up the ID of my fork with a round "rat tail" file to accept the Topeak attachment lug. It took about an hour, but eventually I was able to get the lug to fit. It is nice, and works well.

Topeak DeFender M1 (front) fender

On: 2008-03-18

I got this and the M2 (rear) fender to keep mud and water off me on rainy days for my commute.

The installation is a piece of cake -- just plug the diagonally-split cylinder into your fork, and tighten the Allen head bolt to compress it. The front and back parts literally snap right on. The soft tips are nice for when you bump into stuff; helps keep em from snapping.

Although I think these are great-quality, I *did* encounter an issue with the M1. It broke at the mount on the first day I had it. The customer service at Topeak is awesome though, and I got a replacement part in 2 days! Ive been using the new one for several weeks now, and no problems!

functional and stylish

On: 2008-01-14

I am very pleased with the design, weight and functionality of this and the rear fender of the same branding. Ive hit the trails and roads with these on and it keeps both the rain and mud off your clothes while allowing a wide range of adjustment angles to accommodate different frames, tire sizes, etc. That and they are easy to remove for cleaning and storage. I highly recommend these products and am sold on the Topeak brand in general - good stuff.

functional and stylish

On: 2008-01-13

I am very pleased with the design, weight and functionality of this and the rear fender of the same branding. Ive hit the trails and roads with these on and it keeps both the rain and mud off your clothes while allowing a wide range of adjustment angles to accommodate different frames, tire sizes, etc. That and they are easy to remove for cleaning and storage. I highly recommend these products and am sold on the Topeak brand in general - good stuff.