Category Archives: Fenders

Fenders for Different Tire Sizes

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Jan Heine, Editor, Bicycle Quarterly

As the rains return to the northern hemispheres, many cyclists’ thoughts turn toward fenders (or mudguards, as British riders call them). Fortunately, the idea that fenders are just an afterthought is long passé – today, most real-world bikes are designed … Continue reading →

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700C Fenders, Bar Plugs and Brake Pads

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Jan Heine, Editor, Bicycle Quarterly

Big components like cranks and derailleurs usually steal the show, but the performance and beauty of a bike depends also on many smaller components. At Compass Bicycles, we recently added three of them to our line. Numerous customers asked whether … Continue reading →

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Does My Bike Take Fenders?

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Jan Heine, Editor, Bicycle Quarterly

We often extol the virtues of aluminum fenders over plastic ones: They keep rider and bike drier and cleaner, they last longer, they don’t make noise on rough roads, and they are lighter. (I also think they look better.) Metal … Continue reading →

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Why We Don’t Need Rain Bikes Any Longer

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Jan Heine, Editor, Bicycle Quarterly

I moved from Texas to Seattle 20 years ago and continued to ride and train year-round. At first, I refused to use fenders. I did not want to spoil the beautiful lines of my racing bike. After one miserably wet … Continue reading →

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Dedication to Details

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Jan Heine, Editor, Bicycle Quarterly

At Compass Bicycles, we tend to be a bit obsessive when it comes to our bicycles. “Good enough” usually is not good enough when we’re out on our bikes, and we apply the same exacting thoroughness to the components we … Continue reading →

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April 1: Taking Off Fenders

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Jan Heine, Editor, Bicycle Quarterly

Spring is here at last, and so this weekend we took the fenders off our car. While we were at it, we also removed the lights. We don’t use the car much in the rain or after dark, and we … Continue reading →

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