Hi Steve, I believe the P50s are meant for 700c bikes, but I sure would love to see them make a 50mm wide fender for 26" wheels. I went ahead and ordered the P55.
http://www.sks-germany.com/?l=en&a=product&r=mudguards&i=6409800121&CHROMOPLASTICS I think I will be needing a massive mudflap after switching to these relatively shorter fenders to have equivalent splash coverage, so thanks for that photo. Sounds like a fun DIY project. On Thursday, August 8, 2013 3:29:28 PM UTC+2, stevef wrote: > > SKS P-50's with a flexible mudflap would be a good choice for your > situation--I have that setup on my B-stone XO-1 shod with similar-sized > tires and it's been quite durable. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738390@N08/5469462121/ > > Steve > > > On Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 12:24 AM, SMP <sum...@gmail.com <javascript:>>wrote: > >> Thanks, all for your considerations. I see many of you are recommending >> the SKS longboard model, but I've already tried >> these<http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/5556633615/in/set-72157626217977955> >> >> It is very difficult to fit a fender made for 700c wheels fit onto a 26" >> wheel, and it's 45mm width is probably also too narrow for my 26x1.5" >> tires. I also had trouble with the length of the front longboard fender >> hitting the curb, and the fender popping out of the 'socket' (which, in >> retrospect, is preferred to the alternate option of bending an Al fender >> out of shape). This is why, for SKS fenders, I am specifically, only >> considering the silver P55 of the "chromoplastic" model. >> >> The more I read your comments, the more I am inclined towards going for >> the SKS, just... the Gilles Berthoud's are so pretty! If I go with the GB, >> it will be the 50mm "short" variety. Not sure what short entails, but >> after having two sets of too-long fenders, I'm opting for short + mudflap >> if necessary. >> >> On Wednesday, August 7, 2013 1:04:12 AM UTC+2, Christopher Chen wrote: >>> >>> I have the longboards on my Hilsen, with sheldon fender nuts, which >>> rotate the fenders to make them even lower, and I have to say, the rubber >>> flap might bend, but I go up and down curbs all the time. One tip--I lift >>> up a bit on the handlebar before descending the curb, essentially "jumping" >>> down, which gives the bike a chance to make some forward movement before >>> falling. >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 3:59 PM, William <tape...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> All the metal ones are pretty darn long. SKS non-longboards might be >>>> your best bet to have the curb-hoppability you miss and the safety of a >>>> QR, >>>> and your LBS will more likely be familiar with their installation. >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tuesday, August 6, 2013 1:55:38 PM UTC-7, SMP wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I was hoping to find a previous thread on this topic, but I cannot >>>>> seem to find it here. >>>>> >>>>> I currently have Honjo hammered fenders on my custom riv, but the >>>>> front fender is so long and the aluminum is so fragile that it doesn't >>>>> allow me to hop up and down curbs without having the whole thing get bent >>>>> out of shape. >>>>> >>>>> I was hoping to move onto something more durable, and am contemplating >>>>> between SKS Chromoplastic (26" P55) and Gilles Berthoud fenders (26" >>>>> 50mm). >>>>> I am thinking the former would be a good option to improve the >>>>> practicality, tone down the "showyness," and reduce the chance of theft >>>>> (although I live in one of the safest cities in the world -- Zurich, not >>>>> sure if this should be a legitimate concern); however, the latter just >>>>> seems to be a nice and durable option for a 'high end' bike. >>>>> >>>>> Also, I am not very mechanically inclined, so that is also another >>>>> consideration. I would have an LBS install this, but if something >>>>> happens >>>>> in the middle of nowhere, I would think the SKS would be easier to pop >>>>> into >>>>> place. >>>>> >>>>> Your thoughts? >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to rbw-owners-bun...@**googlegroups.com. >>>> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.**com. >>>> Visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/**group/rbw-owners-bunch<http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch> >>>> . >>>> For more options, visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/**groups/opt_out<https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out> >>>> . >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> "I want the kind of six pack you can't drink." -- Micah >>> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com <javascript:>. >> To post to this group, send email to >> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com<javascript:> >> . >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> >> > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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