Re: [RBW] Plastic Fenders and Hetres

[Michael Williams]

I have the SKS silver plastic ones on my Bleriot with Hetres,  they fit perfect.   I used to have aluminum ones,   but i prefer the plastic because they can bumped a little more and still hold their shape better.   As for the size,   they are the P50's.   hope this helps  -Mike

On Thu, Jan 10, 2013 at 10:06 PM, Daniel <datadat...@gmail.com> wrote:

After some reading on fenders, I'm ready to go for it. I've heard a lot of horror stories about installing metal fenders, though. I have a set on my Schwinn and they're solid, but the install took forever. The metal fenders on my Kogswell used to shift around (a bad install; blame the mechanic: me!).

Anyway for my new bike, I'm looking for some fenders that'll fit the large and lovely Grand Bois Hetre 650B x 42mm. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

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[Toshi Takeuchi]

I've been using the SKS Longboard fender with Hetres. The work great for me.

Toshi

[Dave]

Hey Michael,

Which brakes do you have on you bleriot to fit the hetres with the p50s?

Thanks!
dave

[Michael Williams]

The Silver brakes from Riv   which are just Tektro 559s labeled 'Silver' I believe.   -Mike

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[Michael]

toshi:

are those P45 longboards?

[Toshi Takeuchi]

Yes, P45 Longboards from Riv on my 650b Ram.

Toshi


On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 3:58 PM, Michael <john1...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> toshi:
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>> are those P45 longboards?

[C.J. Filip]

Toshi - In terms of controlling water spray, do you get adequate
coverage over the Hetre with the P45 Longboards?

[Toshi Takeuchi]

I haven't ridden my Ram in hard rain yet. I've ridden through puddles
and such and have not noticed grime on my BB. I usually won't ride the
Ram in hard rain unless I get caught out or do a brevet in the rain. I
haven't done that yet, but if I do, then I can give a better report. I
also have extra plastic, reflective mudflaps that I will mount if I
find that the current mudflap does not go low enough.

I can measure the distance from the bottom of the flap to the ground
if that would be helpful...

Toshi in Oakland--a mostly fair weather recreational rider on my Ram.

[Andy Smitty Schmidt]

One thing to consider about tight fender clearance... this has happened a couple times on my wife's Betty w/ Hetres and SKS P-50s... is the space between the tire and fender filling up with debris (wet pine needles) to the point that the wheel freezes. It requires removing the wheel to clean it all out. 

--Smitty

[Toshi Takeuchi]

Regarding fender clearance, I was told to try to keep a pencil's width
of clearance. I don't think I could get that with Hetres on my AHH,
but on the 650b Ram, I believe I was able to attain, if not come close
to that. In fact, I think I bent the metal clip straight so I could
lower the fender up front (it was originally bent forward as shown in
the Riv video to mount on another bike).

Toshi

[Jim Mather]

Yes.

On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 9:49 PM, Daniel <datadat...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Has anyone tried the Planet Bike Cascadia with Hetres?

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On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 9:05 AM, Daniel <datadat...@gmail.com> wrote:

How did they work, Jim? The "29er" or the 26"?

I used the Cascadia 29er because I already had a set for a knobby 29er. As you probably know, they are very wide fenders and there is a lot of room underneath for the Hetres, probably 10mm of overlap per side. Mine were on a Bombadil; I don't think they would fit most Rivs (or non-MTB's) without some trimming to get them through the stays. Also, the lower rear mount cracked, so I'm not using them any more.

jim m

wc ca

[Michael]

I have SKS P45 Longboards with Hetres on my Bleriot with Paul centerpull brakes with plenty of clearance.

[Daniel]

Michael, do you have any pictures? I can't imagine that there would be much clearance since the Hetre's around about 40mm-42mm and the P45 should be about 45mm. The arithmatic makes it sound very tight, but maybe the real world measurements are a different story.

Thanks!

[Nick Payne]

Here are some pictures of 55mm SKS fenders over Hetres on a Bleriot: https://picasaweb.google.com/100520469917381690611/Bleriot?authkey=Gv1sRgCI-HxrWW9e2yKA#

On 25/03/13 07:48, Alex R wrote:

Hi Daniel,

I use SKS P50 mudguards with my Hetres, and they fit well.  SKS recommends the P50 for tires of width 38--45mm:

http://www.sks-germany.com/?l=en&a=product&r=mudguards&i=6409800121&CHROMOPLASTICS

Alex

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[Michael]

@Daniel:

If I remember, my Hetres are measuring at 38mm wide. They are inflated within the inflation range printed on the sidewall (the lower end of it if I remember). They fit under the fenders better than my Rumpkins did. They look narrower. According to the Rivsite, P45's will take a 45mm wide tire. I'll try to remember to get some pics posted this week if you still want to see.

[Alex Zeibot]

Here is my newly converted 650b Rambouillet with new Hetre Legers and SKS Longboards.  The tires and fenders fit just perfectly fine with few millimeters to spare.  FWIW - The new Legers are exact 41mm wide. 

Pictures: 

650b converted Rambouillet w/Herte Leger and Longboards

Alex,

St. Paul, 

On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 6:10 PM, Michael <john1...@gmail.com> wrote:

@Daniel:

If I remember, my Hetres are measuring at 38mm wide. They are inflated within the inflation range printed on the sidewall (the lower end of it if I remember). They fit under the fenders better than my Rumpkins did. They look narrower. According to the Rivsite, P45's will take a 45mm wide tire. I'll try to remember to get some pics posted this week if you still want to see.

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[Toshi Takeuchi]

Hey Alex,

That's awesome! I may get the Leger tires whenever my regular Hetres
wear out. Did you have any brake reach issues in the rear?

Toshi

[Shoji Takahashi]

Orange w/blue handlebars on that 650b Ram are great. Love the WI crank, too.

[Leslie]

Nice!  

What's the gearing on your White crank?

-L

On Tuesday, May 7, 2013 6:09:30 PM UTC-4, ttoshi wrote:

[Alex Zeibot]

Hi Toshi,

No brake issues in either the front or rear.  I believe couple of mm to spare in the rear.

Alex

[Alex Zeibot]

Hi Leslie,

170mm cranks w/ 42x16 with 11-28 cassette. 

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[James Chang]

42 X 16?  That's quite a jump...  Do you mean 42 X 26?

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[Alex Zeibot]

A typo error.  Yes you are right, s/b 42x26.  Thanks for correcting.

Alex