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How do I know what size Fender I need for my bike?
Check your tire width (which is printed on the side of your tire), and choose fenders at least 8mm wider than the tire. For example, if you’re running a 42mm tire, choose fenders that are at least 50mm wide.
Will 700c fenders fit 27?
700c fenders do fit 27″ wheels with no problem at all. The difference in radius between the two size wheels is only about 1/4-inch. 650b fenders fit 26″ wheels and vice-versa.
How is a bicycle wheel measured?
Hold the end of the tape measure against the center of the bicycle wheel, and extend the tape in a straight line to the outer edge of the tire. For traditional sizing, double the inches to find the bike tire diameter.
Do I need a front fender on my bike?
If you are a “fair weather” cyclist, you don’t need fenders, but if you are a serious cyclist, and don’t live in a desert climate, you really should have at least one bicycle with fenders. Fenders make a tremendous difference when you are riding roads that are wet from drizzle, recent rain, or snowmelt.
Where are Velo Orange fenders made?
Velo Orange 700c Zeppelin Fenders, 52mm.
What size tires fit 26 inch rims?
Due to the appetite of the market, you can get tires as narrow as 25 mm to fit these rims, so you wind up with a “26 inch” tire that is more like 24 7/8″ in actual diameter!
What height is a 26 bike for?
There are bikes with 26- inch wheels, which are suitable for heights between 5’0″ and 5’5″. Anyone taller than that might want to look for a bike with 700c, 27,5″ (Same as 650b) or a 29″ wheel bike.
How do you fit a fender?
How To Install Fenders
- Remove wheel.
- Unfasten and remove brake caliper from fork crown. Position fender mounting tab between fork crown and caliper. Reattach wheel.
- Attach wire fender stabilizers to fork end eyelets using included nuts and bolts.
- Adjust stabilizer length to prevent tire rub.
- Repeat for rear fender.