Planet Bike Cascadia bike fenders - 700c x 45mm

Planet Bike Cascadia FendersI installed these Cascadia fenders on my Kent International hybrid road bicycle (Wal-Mart Genesis GS700) which has 700cx32 hybrid tires. The fenders have great coverage over the tires, and the quality of the fenders and hardware is great. However, I have many complaints about the installation, alignment, and overall fit of the fenders.The front fender wasn't hard to install, and the bridge just fits over the front part of the center brake hole, so I had to remove my front wheel and release the front V-brake in order to slide the fender in the front. The mud flap and the fender stays do get in the way when I have to pedal and turn the front wheel but that is kind of expected with the fenders.The rear fender was simpler to install but the kit included a short bolt for the rear brake bridge. It was too short to use a washer on both ends of that bolt, so the instructions only told you to use a washer for the bolt head and the nylock nut contacts the brake bridge directly. Luckily my aluminum bike frame isn't too expensive so I don't mind that. However, I think it is worth mentioning for those with expensive aluminum or carbon frames! A longer stainless bolt and extra washer would work though, or if you use cantilever/center mount brakes.The polycarbonate fenders look kind of out of place on the bike, and the shiny stays also look out of place. The fenders tend to shake and wobble around when the bike hits bumpy surfaces. The alignment was difficult because if your tires wobble a little, and the fenders shake/wobble at the right moment, it might rub during normal use.The rear fender is also supposed to clip onto the center part of the frame where a kickstand is usually bolted. I noticed that my bike frame has a threaded boss designed specifically for a fender, but this kit did not include a bolt or washer for this mount. As a result I had to use two nylon zip ties to secure the fender and keep it straight.Overall: 4/5 stars, build quality is great but looks out of place on a white bike, and the installation is OK. I had some issues with alignment of both fenders, and the front fender can get in the way of my toe if I pedal and turn at low speeds. This is the price to pay if one desires to avoid getting grime splashed on the back of a jersey/jacket or on your cycling tights.****************UPDATE 25 DEC 2012After putting these fenders through some serious trials, I have to give them a thumbs up 5/5 star rating. Here's why:After some adjustment of the stays, I found that bending them outwards (away from the fork or rear chain stays) provides some extra rigidity. In addition, lifting the rear mudflap portion away from the tire while tightening the stay adjustments will provide added clearance from the tire. This prevents excessive rubbing when the mudflap part of the fender flaps around during riding. This is the only part that tends to move about due to its distance from the brake bridge mount, resulting in the least rigid portion of the fender moving around.The clearance between my toe and the front mudflap isn't the best, but not once did I have a serious problem even during tight turns. Unless you are turning very very tightly at a really slow speed, you shouldn't be turning the wheel that much - it's all about counter steering and leaning. I've only had my toe touch the flap a few times and the result was just a light thud and no ensuing drama.I've tested these fenders in the rain, on wet pavement with puddles, ice, snow, mud, rocks, dirt roads, and off-roading. I took my hybrid bike onto an off-road area that was completely filled with frozen mud, gravel, and deep ruts. It felt like I was sitting on a jackhammer, but I wanted to test the sturdiness of these fenders. Not once did these fenders fly off or rub. Once I went back on smooth tarmac, I checked the fenders out and they looked good as new. I did not see any splatter on my cycling tights or cycling jacket. The bike stayed mostly clean.Splashing through puddles will result in some splatter on the lower tube and possibly your shoes due to the front tire displacing the water/mud. But the fenders do a great job reducing this splatter.The only drawback is that I do notice some aerodynamic drag and the extra weight is somewhat noticeable.

I love the way they look and the light weight. They fit beautifully, and looked better than my old fenders, which were too small for my new touring tires. Unfortunately, my evaluation after only a few months of riding is that they aren't very sturdy and can represent a safety issue. On about my 10th l ride after mounting the fenders, I heard a rattle. I checked the fenders for clearance. They were fine. The next day, while on a longer "test" ride with loaded panniers, the rear fender came loose at the front edge, where it bolts to the frame. The bolt was still there, securely in the frame, but the fender material had failed due to vibration. I attempted a road repair, but the thin material of the fender had split, so the hole for the retaining bolt was open ended. Instead of removing the fender, I put it back by loosening then tightening the bolt over the material, hoping the clamping action was enough. I tried riding home, and it seemed okay outside of the noise, but suddenly the fender front of the fender came loose, jamming between wheel and frame, locking up the rear wheel. I was going aabout 17mph, while I was in an intersection. I managed not to fall, but barely, causing me to swerve into the fast lane. I was very lucky. I managed a temporary repair using a luggage tag strap I had in my pannier, but a full repair will require some McGyver engineering and maybe a rivet gun. Very disappointed in the flimsy material and lack of durability in use. Otherwise, the fit and look was good.

Installation on my 2015 Trek Crossrip Comp had a couple of glitches.First, the hole in the front fork was slightly too small to accommodate the long bolt so I drilled it out which wasn't too hard as the fork is carbon. Next, the hole in the sest stay bridge didn't go all the way through but fortunately I found a small threaded bolt in my parts bin that seemed to work.I had to use one of the long spacers in order to attach the left side brace to clear the disc brake caliper.I had to fuss and fidget to get both fenders adjusted properly but they seem OK now.I haven't ridden with them yet but bouncing the bike doesn't reveal any rattles or noises.Time will tell if they hold up well. They do look great on the bike I must admit.UPDATE 10/15/2019:I completed 34 harsh miles on our local trail which is in need of maintenance so the ride was bumpy and rough. The fenders performed well generally and did what I expected e.g. keeping trail dust, mud, and debris off the bike and kept stones from hitting the bottom bracket and downtube. They weren't noisy and it easy to forget they were there. So far so good.

These fenders fit my bike well. They shipped fairly fast and I am happy with the purchase. I wasn't expecting high end fenders and these are not but they will do just fine for my needs.

I received this in just a few days in a huge box. Very satisfied with shipping. Price is good two (when on sale).This is a good product, better than another one I used on my stolen bike because it has rubber mud flaps (I had to source a piece of black plastic and bolt it on my previous front fender).Installation is a bit tricky, mostly due to the design of my bike, not an issue of the fenders.I give it four stars, because during installation I had to run out and buy more bolts from the hardware store. It has provided some zip ties and bolts, but the bolts are not enough in the case when zip ties are not used (depending on the design of the bike, I also prefer bolts if possible).

wonderful, the front is a bit hard to attach (had to take the posts out) but everything else fit my bike perfectly.