Re: [RBW] Re: Widest fenders that easily fit a Joe Appa?

Doug , if you're referring to the 63mm VO fenders.. They should fit. I believe they are featured in this blog post from a few years ago on a 29" wheeled App with some mid-50mm tires https://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/185091706269/who-rides-an-appaloosa-john-a-familiar-face-in On Wednesday, March

Re: [RBW] Re: Widest fenders that easily fit a Joe Appa?

Well I haven’t done anything with them yet, but I went ahead and ordered the 700C 63mm fenders while they were on sale. My thought is that I just skip the centimeter or so where the fenders pass between the forks and the seat stays when I’m reshaping. I doubt the minor difference in width will be

Re: [RBW] Re: Widest fenders that easily fit a Joe Appa?

That's an idea Doug, however by reshaping the 63mm 700c fender to fit the smaller diameter 650b you would be widening the fender. You would probably want to start with a fender that's more narrower. Paul On Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 3:34:50 PM UTC-6 Edwin W wrote: > Berthoud 60mm (700c) fit

[RBW] Re: Widest fenders that easily fit a Joe Appa?

I’d like to take this opportunity to enthusiastically support the use of mudflaps, in particular the leather variety from Gilles Berthoud. So sick. On Friday, March 10, 2023 at 5:15:59 PM UTC-8 Nick Payne wrote: > I fitted VO 700 x 63mm mudguards (they actually measure 63.5mm wide) to my >

[RBW] Re: Widest fenders that easily fit a Joe Appa?

I fitted VO 700 x 63mm mudguards (they actually measure 63.5mm wide) to my Appaloosa. They just fit with only a fraction of a millimetre clearance each side where they pass between the fork blades - I fitted plastic frame protector dots on the inside of the fork blades each side to prevent the

Re: [RBW] Re: Widest fenders that easily fit a Joe Appa?

Doug, the "long" is 13 cm longer at the front of the fender for ALL sizes. To keep the front of the fender from rattling and perhaps cracking prematurely over time, you can purchase an extra set of fender stays to secure the extended front to a fork stay (i.e. midpoint of fork). I'm using a

Re: [RBW] Re: Widest fenders that easily fit a Joe Appa?

Alrighty, maybe the correct response was "no U.S. retailers have 650B x 60 Berthouds" ;^) Thanks for the info! Any thoughts on the long vs. short for a bike that doesn't have a front rack now, but conceivably could in the future? Doug On Thu, Mar 9, 2023 at 6:08 PM Mr. Ray wrote: > I bought

Re: [RBW] Re: Widest fenders that easily fit a Joe Appa?

I bought my Berthoud 60mm x 650b here in stock. If you have a front rack, buy the "long version" in the link otherwise buy the "short version":

Re: [RBW] Re: Widest fenders that easily fit a Joe Appa?

Just FYI when I installed honjo smooth 62 fenders on my clementine they fit width wise, but decided to run a 2mm wider BB to avoid the need of cutting the fender for chain rub. Or maybe I ran a BB spacer? I can't remember off the top of my head now that I type this. But the included riv BB

Re: [RBW] Re: Widest fenders that easily fit a Joe Appa?

Not so fast, Doug! Alas, there are no 60mm Berthoud 650B fenders that I can find, so it looks like the V-O 58mm wavies are the best easy choice after all... Doug On Thu, Mar 9, 2023 at 3:36 PM Doug Van Cleve wrote: > Thanks Edwin :^) These might be my winner, cheaper than anything but on >

Re: [RBW] Re: Widest fenders that easily fit a Joe Appa?

Thanks Edwin :^) These might be my winner, cheaper than anything but on sale V-O and the widest (of the economical options) that will fit without manipulation... Doug On Thu, Mar 9, 2023 at 2:34 PM Edwin W wrote: > Berthoud 60mm (700c) fit my 58cm Joe Appa fine with no manipulation. > > Edwin

Re: [RBW] Re: Widest fenders that easily fit a Joe Appa?

Yikes, of course... If they are already max width, widening them to fit the smaller radius is NOT a great idea after all. Thanks for the reality check :^) Doug On Thu, Mar 9, 2023 at 3:01 PM DavidP wrote: > Re-radiusing aluminum fenders is possible >

Re: [RBW] Re: Widest fenders that easily fit a Joe Appa?

Re-radiusing aluminum fenders is possible , the concern in this case is that the VO 63mm fenders are already as wide as will fit. I suppose it may possible to do the "widening" on most of the fender, leaving the places where it would hit

Re: [RBW] Re: Widest fenders that easily fit a Joe Appa?

Berthoud 60mm (700c) fit my 58cm Joe Appa fine with no manipulation. Edwin On Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 2:48:37 PM UTC-6 Doug Van Cleve wrote: > Thanks Paul! Great info, I think Honjos are more scratch than I want to > spend though :^( > > I wonder if getting a set of the V-O 63mm 700c

Re: [RBW] Re: Widest fenders that easily fit a Joe Appa?

Thanks Paul! Great info, I think Honjos are more scratch than I want to spend though :^( I wonder if getting a set of the V-O 63mm 700c fenders with the plan to reshape them would be nuts? Apparently you just gently bend them as if you’re trying to widen them and it tightens up the curve… I

Re: [RBW] Re: Widest fenders that easily fit a Joe Appa?

Doug, I'm currently installing the Honjo H80 62mm smooth fenders on my daughter's 51cm Joe Appaloosa (650b) with 42mm Grand Bois tires. These fenders fit without any special bending, cutting, or manipulation and I would consider these the widest fender that will fit. Hope that helps. Paul

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Thanks Dave! Bummer that V-O 650B fenders max out at 58mm. Honjos are out of my price range… There is a 68mm(!) Tanaka that is “cheap” enough but I fear will require more manipulation than I prefer. I’ve seen the really nice looking indentations for fork blades and seat stays, but I have no

[RBW] Re: Widest fenders that easily fit a Joe Appa?

Hi Doug, Luke recently posted that he was able to squeeze Flat 65s on his Atlantis but it wasn't a slam dunk. In the same thread, brizbarn posted that VO Fluted 63mm fenders just fit his 700c Joe

[RBW] Re: Widest fenders that easily fit a Joe Appa?

Luke recently posted that he was able to squeeze Flat 65s on his Atlantis but it wasn't a slam dunk. In the same thread, brizbarn posted that VO Fluted 63mm fenders just fit his 700c Joe