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Post by triitout on Nov 26, 2014 12:51:02 GMT
Anyone have a good idea on sizing fenders for an aerospace frame with 27" wheels and 27 x 1 1/4" tires. Seems 35mm would be tight around the tires and 45mm would be tight (impossible?) fit through the fork (death fork) and brakes. The portuer conversion needs some dressing up. All sage advise welcome.
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Post by velocipete on Nov 26, 2014 14:12:24 GMT
Just checked the ones I had fitted when using 27x1 1/4,they were ancient ESGE,no longer made,in 35mm.I used these in pretty muddy
conditions an only had to scrape them clear after encountering sheep droppings!
I fitted new SKS chromoplastic mudguards to my Sport last weak end.I'm running 700x23 tyres on that,so lots of clearance.
Hope this helps.You can't beat having a dry arse in winter!
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by triitout on Nov 26, 2014 16:33:56 GMT
I'm all for a dry arse ANYTIME! How was fitting the SKS? I guess they're also 35mm. The Planet Bike Cascadia's are supposed to be easier than most to fit.
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Post by velocipete on Nov 26, 2014 16:49:58 GMT
It was a bit tight at the front as I've got a very non standard fork fitted.The legs are thicker and it has a disc caliper
mount on the lh side.I've got the bits to fit a disc front brake set up.May just do it one day to see how it behaves.
Could it be the first disc braked Viscount?The SKS guards are 35 mm and came with all the fittings needed,£18 from LBS!
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by triitout on Nov 26, 2014 19:48:46 GMT
Think I'll put on Bendo's tire of choice Panaracer Pasela Tour Guard 27 1 x 1/8 for a little more clearance on the 35mm fenders. I'm still on the original IRC tires from the 70's  . Post up those disc brakes photo if ya can. That should be a sight! |
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Post by velocipete on Nov 26, 2014 20:01:16 GMT
Not done it yet,got all the parts and it would only take about an hour to do,if it ever stops raining'
Now there's a good reason to do it,brakes that work in the wet!That shouldn't upset too many people.
It could be returned to original easily,what ever that was,as I've got enough parts to do so,including
a Type 3 Death Fork.Have to admit ,it does brake well with the Tektro mini vee on the front.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by velocipete on Nov 26, 2014 20:02:57 GMT
Not done it yet,got all the parts and it would only take about an hour to do,if it ever stops raining.
Now there's a good reason to do it,brakes that work in the wet!That shouldn't upset too many people.
It could be returned to original easily,what ever that was,as I've got enough parts to do so,including
a Type 3 Death Fork.Have to admit ,it does brake well with the Tektro mini vee on the front.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by bendo on Nov 30, 2014 12:29:06 GMT
You prob won't be able to fit mudguards to a death fork because the underside of the steerer is solid. You need a hollow steerer so that you can run an eyeletted bolt (a "Daruma" the Japanese call it) up through the bottom of the steerer. The brake bolt then threads through it, holding it in place. It's a bit like assembling Ikea bookshelves... b
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Post by triitout on Nov 30, 2014 13:42:18 GMT
I ordered the Planet Bike Cascadia's in 35mm after a consult at my local REI store. It appears to be enough room for attachment on the brake bolt and the other on the fork eyelets. We'll see what happens |
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. Post up those disc brakes photo if ya can. That should be a sight!