Category Archives: Fenders

Rene Herse Fenders in Black

Posted on September 24, 2019 by

In the northern hemisphere, we are moving into the season where we need good fenders: They can make the difference between enjoying the ride and enduring it. The Pacific Northwest, where we live and ride, is known for its long … Continue reading →

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New Products and Back in Stock

Posted on July 25, 2018 by

We are excited about a number of new products. MKS has reworked their popular Sylvan pedals with silky smooth cartridge bearings. Now called the Sylvan Next, we’ve carried the Touring version for a while. New in the program is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fenders, Pedals, Product News, Tires | 7 Comments

Myth 3: Fenders Slow You Down

Posted on January 16, 2018 by

To celebrate 15 years of Bicycle Quarterly, we are looking at ‘12 Myths in Cycling’ – things that aren’t quite what we (and most other cyclists) used to believe. Part 3 of the series is about fenders. Many cyclists here in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bicycle Quarterly Back Issues, Fenders, Myths in Cycling, Testing and Tech | 64 Comments

Fenders for Different Tire Sizes

Posted on October 21, 2015 by

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

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 →

Posted in Brakes, Fenders, Handlebars, Product News | 11 Comments

Does My Bike Take Fenders?

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

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

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 →

Posted in Fenders, Our Bikes, Testing and Tech | 77 Comments