Good video. Universal means fits most, not all. Many times slight modification is required but that's what you expect on a part designed to accommodate multiple frames/shapes. Also, SKS lists these fenders to fit 26-28" tires. At 29" I'm happy you got them to fit with as few adjustments as you did.
According to most definitions, universal means fits all, not most. But obviously the sellers are gonna describe their products as universal anyway because it sounds good.
Nice work! How stable are these fenders off road? I'm thinking about ordering a set but it looks like they might bounce around and contact the tires. Thanks!
They are a tight fit. With tall knob it's they do rub but the tires I have now it fits well. Unfortunately there was not much else I could find locally, so I'm happy I got these to fit
Hi there @germanpickle I am thinking of getting this fender and have never previously had a fender on my bike before, so my question to you is as long as there's zero rubbing then the fender is installed good? I figured I might as well ask before making a purchase so I have no problems, and my bike is large with 27.5 wheels so I know the sizing is good, I just have about the same clearance on the back tire but with the hole pointing the right way haha. I like your channel and you have a new subscriber. As a fellow Canuck from Toronto I like supporting others on UA-cam (especially Canadians) and was wondering if you'd take a peek at my Cycling Channel? Thanks for your time, and looking forward to your reply
it works great with hybrid tires on the street. knobbies in dirt get jammed upbright away. the purpose for me was to keep the spray down when biking on a wet street, so ibwas happy with the result, especially since i had difficulty finding fenders for a 29er within a reasonable price range.
It's very clearly marked on both the retail cardboard packaging and in the online item description that these SKS Beavertail fenders fit 26"-28" tires. Do you also expect size 8 or 9 shoes to fit size 10 feet ?
28" trekking wheel is a 29" MTB wheel. The size of this same wheel ONLY depends on tire size and with today's large tires ebikes, 28" is very very close if not bigger than MTB XC fires
So what ur saying is, these fenders designed for up to 28" will.... given some ingenuity clear tyres on a 29"? Because frankly full coverage mudguards are nonexistant (for some fuckin reason, its like mountain bikers WANT to be covered in crap) and these are by far and away the best sized guards... but I have a 29" bike.
I did fit the SKS BLUEMELS 75 U on my grand canyon, works fine on moderet terrain, stays and everything not cool but 101% practical. No wild rides during the dark winter anyways....
There are now available Cube fenders 65 and 75, zefal 68mm, SKS Bluemels 75, SKS mudrocker, SKS velo 65. Bluemels and Cube might fit only a plus tires bike as they have very flat profile and so require lots of room. Velo 65 has a rigid, but tall profile with those grooves running all the length so they also require significant space between from brace and rear stay brace
Good video. Universal means fits most, not all. Many times slight modification is required but that's what you expect on a part designed to accommodate multiple frames/shapes. Also, SKS lists these fenders to fit 26-28" tires. At 29" I'm happy you got them to fit with as few adjustments as you did.
So what would you a call a product that did fit everything?....super universal??
According to most definitions, universal means fits all, not most. But obviously the sellers are gonna describe their products as universal anyway because it sounds good.
Nice work! How stable are these fenders off road? I'm thinking about ordering a set but it looks like they might bounce around and contact the tires. Thanks!
They are a tight fit. With tall knob it's they do rub but the tires I have now it fits well. Unfortunately there was not much else I could find locally, so I'm happy I got these to fit
Looks good
I just bought some hightrek
Are they easy to take off and put back on? I would rather not have them on unless I know rain is in the forecast.
What about if on fork,i got a hole just inside the fork,where you fit the fender?my hole is not like yours..
Install the front on the top of the bracket, for more clearance?
I have this bike I've put rock shox and a 1 x 10 drive terrain on it 👍
Hi there @germanpickle I am thinking of getting this fender and have never previously had a fender on my bike before, so my question to you is as long as there's zero rubbing then the fender is installed good? I figured I might as well ask before making a purchase so I have no problems, and my bike is large with 27.5 wheels so I know the sizing is good, I just have about the same clearance on the back tire but with the hole pointing the right way haha. I like your channel and you have a new subscriber. As a fellow Canuck from Toronto I like supporting others on UA-cam (especially Canadians) and was wondering if you'd take a peek at my Cycling Channel?
Thanks for your time, and looking forward to your reply
any follow-up how was performances of fenders during & after ride?
it works great with hybrid tires on the street. knobbies in dirt get jammed upbright away. the purpose for me was to keep the spray down when biking on a wet street, so ibwas happy with the result, especially since i had difficulty finding fenders for a 29er within a reasonable price range.
How wide are these tires
It says it is universal to 26"-28" tyres. Your tyres are 29".
pronounced marine like the county off sf where gravel bikes are known for
It's very clearly marked on both the retail cardboard packaging and in the online item description that these SKS Beavertail fenders fit 26"-28" tires. Do you also expect size 8 or 9 shoes to fit size 10 feet ?
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Exactly
28" trekking wheel is a 29" MTB wheel. The size of this same wheel ONLY depends on tire size and with today's large tires ebikes, 28" is very very close if not bigger than MTB XC fires
So what ur saying is, these fenders designed for up to 28" will.... given some ingenuity clear tyres on a 29"?
Because frankly full coverage mudguards are nonexistant (for some fuckin reason, its like mountain bikers WANT to be covered in crap) and these are by far and away the best sized guards... but I have a 29" bike.
Just barely yes......
I did fit the SKS BLUEMELS 75 U on my grand canyon, works fine on moderet terrain, stays and everything not cool but 101% practical.
No wild rides during the dark winter anyways....
There are now available Cube fenders 65 and 75, zefal 68mm, SKS Bluemels 75, SKS mudrocker, SKS velo 65.
Bluemels and Cube might fit only a plus tires bike as they have very flat profile and so require lots of room.
Velo 65 has a rigid, but tall profile with those grooves running all the length so they also require significant space between from brace and rear stay brace