My road bike....

[BurlyShirley]

...is slowly turning into an MTB.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/BurlyShirley/Roadie.jpg

Today I put a cheap MTB casette I had laying around on there, plus with the triple it already has...man, it should be way easier to ride. Since Im doing nothing but commuting on this bike, Im considering getting some of those plastic fenders...on that zipties to the downtube and one that attaches somewhere on the back.
Anyone got experience with those? I have no mounts for traditional fenders.

[LordOpie]

...is slowly turning into an MTB.

and you're slowly turning into a pvssy. Where's the marine who insisted we ride in 10°F weather with upwards of a foot of snow on the ground?

Just teasing, but seriously, why a mtb cassette? Is your area really hilly?

As for fenders, that's my next project too. So not much help from me. I think it comes with the necessary hardware to mount on a bike without the necessary BOs?

[BurlyShirley]

Actually, it is really hilly where i live, but that's not the main issue. The issue is that I sweat a whole lot when climbing on my way in, so I want to spin really easily where I can.
Ive hear the clamp-on's for the fenders can be pretty rickity if you dont have the little mounts, so that's why I was considering the plasti ones. Is that incorrect?

[LordOpie]

The issue is that I sweat a whole lot when climbing on my way in, so I want to spin really easily where I can.

Good reason. I was like that with my geared bike, but for whatever reason, I wound up at work sweaty anyways, so it didn't matter for me. Probably cuz I'm a fat sweaty pig.

Ive hear the clamp-on's for the fenders can be pretty rickity if you dont have the little mounts...
I can't answer your question directly, but can say that my new single-speed doesn't have any bolt holes near the saddle for mounting and I used the clamp-ons. They seemed a little loose, so I first covered the seat-stay area with electrical tape, put the clamps on and tightened down hard. They don't move at all.

I guess your roadie doesn't have any mounts at the drop-outs?

Maybe take pictures and post your efforts?

bikeforums.net has this topic regularly in the commuter and touring sections.

(I'd like to get a dedicated commuting forum here, but ya know, fvck that)

[ire]

Damn, that looks identical to my Scott Cross bike!

[BurlyShirley]

Damn, that looks identical to my Scott Cross bike!

Ive actually been wondering if the cross frame uses any different tubing or anything. I know there are some different brake mounts, and Im sure the stays are wider, but I'd bet that they use the same tubing/butting. Which is good for me because i want a roadie that will last, hopefully forever.

[LordOpie]

Well, if you've the time and money, I'd buy a used fully steel frame, get an internal geared hub and start yourself on the path of the ultimate commuter :)

[BurlyShirley]

I would love to have an old schwinn, peugot or something else to tinker around with, but Im waiting for a yardsale deal to present itself.

[ire]

Ive actually been wondering if the cross frame uses any different tubing or anything. I know there are some different brake mounts, and Im sure the stays are wider, but I'd bet that they use the same tubing/butting. Which is good for me because i want a roadie that will last, hopefully forever.

The fork is the same and the tubes, with the exclusion of the chainstay, look the same. My chainstay has a large machined piece that is against the bottom bracket, this allows for more mud clearance.

[splat]

.Im considering getting some of those plastic fenders...on that zipties to the downtube and one that attaches somewhere on the back.
Anyone got experience with those? I have no mounts for traditional fenders.

I have one of those rear Fenters that Attaches with a clamp to the Seat post , it works really well, I used it today even . I have also tried the one that zip ties to the down tube , that really didn't do much so I don't sue it any more.

[LordOpie]

I have one of those rear Fenters that Attaches with a clamp to the Seat post...

I used one, did nothing to keep the bike, especially the drivetrain, clean.

I'm starting to look into full wrap fenders with little rubber flaps at the end so curb-drops don't rip them off, but still help.

[splat]

well LO , they are not designed to keep the drive train clean , they are supose to keep the water spray from hitting you .

Here I am with My Mt bike using he rear fender.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v517/mtbbaboon/Churn%20and%20Burn%202007/IMG_6700.jpg

[BurlyShirley]

Yeah, that's just the type of fender Im thinking about for the back...sucks that the front ones dont work so well. I dont really have any other way to mounth them. Thanks tho.

[loco-gringo]

<snip>I have also tried the one that zip ties to the down tube , that really didn't do much so I don't sue it any more.

I had zero results with litigation involving my fenders as well. Who would've thunk???

[splat]

I had zero results with litigation involving my fenders as well. Who would've thunk???

Dammit man ! I'm an a American , and Its My right to sue who ever I want about what ever I want!! and that front fender had it coming !

[Serial Midget]

While I lack the photographic evidence, I do sport a set of SKS road biked fenders. They can be attached with zip ties or rubber fasteners. My only complaint is the fenders tendency to slide down on rough roads. That was pretty easy to fix with silicone caulk - anyhow these fenders will give good protection in rain.

Race Blade Fenders (http://www.biketiresdirect.com/productdetail.asp?p=SKFXL&tn=0)

[BikeMike]

Similar to the fenders SM posted above are the planet bike version:
Planet Bike EZ fenders (http://www.rei.com/OM/style/738688?cm_mmc=cse_froogle-_-datafeed-_-product-_-na&mr:trackingCode=819BE5D0-CA75-DC11-BE2A-001422107090&mr:referralID=NA)
If I recall correctly, they're slightly cheaper than Race Blades. I have not personally used them, but I do use a more permanent PB fender set that has held up well.

[LordOpie]

In my limited research, I've heard more praise for the SKS Fenders, but people seemed to like the mudflaps more from the PB EZ Fenders. Go figure.
...but I do use a more permanent PB fender set that has held up well.
well, whatcha actually use?

[BikeMike]

These are the fenders I use on my commuter: http://ecom1.planetbike.com/7007.html
I have been very happy with them. They do their job and have never gotten all up in my grill.

Edit: for commuting, "the more coverage the better"