I have a SKS 45 had in my part bin which I am using on the rear of my bike. The problem is, the front one won't fit on my fork. Is there a place in town that sells just a front for tight clearances? (Long shot.)

Alternatives? Maybe I should get a downtube fender? Thoughts from rainy day riders appreciated...

That looks pretty tight.

I can fit my SKS Raceblades on my Jamis. Its a little tight if not adjusted just right.

that one you have a photo of is super flimsy...

There better not be a ton of this rain nonsense left. I already too my front one off and am not putting it back on till fall. :)

And those damn raceblades are horribly expensive, for a couple pieces of plastic, some wire and grippy rubber things. Seriously, I could by a krypto mini for that price, and im sure those are way more difficult to make.

Do you really need a front fender?

MIN:

Yep, I rode into work today and my shoes and legs were all muddy. I stopped commuting by car and I'm actually going to be selling it soon.

I commute/ride everywhere during the rain and I don't use a front fender anymore because I don't see the point. I wear cycling tights and a sneakers to work and change (or throw my work pants over the spandex) when I get there. You're going to get wet if it's raining, regardless of if you have a front fender or not.

MIN:

I agree but wet>muddy.

Hmm. I guess there just isn't a whole lot of mud in the Pearl, which I ride through to get to work.

MIN:

Totally. I ride through a MUP to get to work.

BTW, this rain is depressing.

Damn, yeah, mud sucks.

And the rain is slightly depressing. We did Springwater yesterday and it totally fucking dumped on us. I kind of liked it actually since it was a weird misty kind of rain, but not when I stopped for water and realized that my feet weighed 8 pounds each because my shoes were filled with water and my socks were soaked all the way through.

I got some Sidi's last night and I'm getting some pedals tonight. Finally going clipless. Enough of this canvas van slip on shit. Now I just need those socks that go over your cycling shoes. I'm going to be that guy.

grimm:

I run a fender during the winter months, but ditch it at the first sign or spring. Also use clipless so I switch my shoes when I get to work so if they are a little damp no biggie. But if its much more than a drizzle I put on the booties which I hate to do if I can help it.

MIN what type of options are out there for a downtube fender?

Krystner, SIDIs are great, you get the dominators or something? What pedals you gonna get?

I'm still running a rear fender, I'm not a big fan of a wet ass and a line up my back, but the front one just seems silly to me. What kind of booties do you use? I want to try to protect the shoes.

I got the Genius 2 SIDIs? Not too familiar with the models. You're going to shit yourself over this though...slightly used, I paid $5.00 for them.

I don't get nearly as wet with a front fender than without. I was on the springwater yesterday and my shoes were barely wet when I got home. They also keep water from flying up into your face.

Nice. I think mine are Genius's too. I rock some look Keos with them, love them but sometimes walking with them is a little tricky. I bought some Sugio booties from RCB the winter before last. Oh yes, and I hate you for getting them that cheap. :)

grimm:

Nice. I think mine are Genius's too. I rock some look Keos with them, love them but sometimes walking with them is a little tricky. I bought some Sugio booties from RCB the winter before last. Oh yes, and I hate you for getting them that cheap. :)

Yeah, I'm getting look pedals today. I'm gonna rock the clipless on the mixte, hahaha. Epic. I'll look into the booties you mentioned.

Right? $5 for $300 shoes? Fuck yeah.