SKS Velo 42 Urban Snap-On Bicycle Fenders - Pair

I added these fenders to my 'rain bike' and am delighted with the performance. Installation was easy, they're durable, look great, and...they keep me dry! I have no regrets.

I mounted these on my Raleigh Clubman commuter bike with disc brakes. 700cx28 size tires. I was looking for something simple and effective to replace the custom metal fenders that originally came with the bicycle and were causing trouble with my rear rack and bumping into my toes with my clipless pedals and shoes on the front. I was worried that these might be too big for my fork width which is narrower than a hybrid bike. The rear clearance was perfect, and the front fork is tight but still works. I bought the optional SKS U-Stay Kit for Velo 42/47 Fender which I used on the front fender only; without the mounts on the front, the fender does not hug the wheel as mentioned by another reviewer for 700cx28 size tires. The U stay hardware for the front was great (and is not an issue with my disc brakes) since I have the dropouts already, and it keeps the fender tight against the wheel and allows me to turn without my toes hitting the fender in any pedal position. The rear fender clips nicely to my seat post tube near my bottle cage with a clever rubber band; I am worried that this piece may break off over time; but it's easy on and off. I did not use the U stay mounts for the rear; instead, I used some zip ties to hold it to my mounted rack since the rear disc brakes and my dropouts are an issue. 4 stars for the bolts that were too short for my front and rear fork; used my old fender nuts and bolts. They look good and should be sturdy for bumpy Seattle roads and good protection from the rain.

Overall decent product for aftermarket. Definitely not easy to install but it's hard to fit some design approach on different bicycle brands.Big disappointment was to hardware provided with the fenders, either missing or incomplete. The joke is to provide the product without reinforcement wires - studiness kit.Overall worked but took a lot of time to install. When you consider this product you have to the sturdiness kit.

I really like these fenders. They have good coverage with my 35 tires (though I did extend them with some DIY duct tape additions). They have a stylish and sporty look, so I don't mind keeping them on my bike permanently. The product description says they can cover up to 38 width, but it seems like that would be really pushing it.While you technically could use these fenders as-is, and thus also be able to easily remove them, they are not very secure unless you use the struts. And struts do not come with--you need to purchases separately. This is just slightly annoying, but not a big deal. Even spending another $10 for the struts, these are still a good value.Overall, I recommend these. I have three different SKS-brand fenders, and they all seem to be well-made.

Step 1 of the instruction indicates you should snap the ustray bars on the fender. These weren't included. They are an optional purchase but the ad for this just says optional Ustrays. Optional to use or optional to purchase? Just write in bold letters, DOES NOT COME WITH USTRAY bars. Without them, the fenders don't sit evenly flush. The mounting brackets I got are also not the same ones pictured in the instructions or the ad. I got them installed, but it looks way off without the ustray bars to hold them even. Wish I had tried to install these earlier, I would have requested a refund. Now the rainy season is here.

Ok, these fenders are excellent. I installed these on my 2014 Specialized Sirrus Elite Disc commuter bike. At first I bought the SKS Race Blades. Those DO NOT FIT on the Sirrus Elite Disc bike. NOTE: You need to buy the stays for these fenders separately. They are the SKS Universal Stay Kit. The directions are in German but you don't need the directions if you just look at the parts. Take your time. That vertical piece that you see on top of the fender. . .you don't need to drill to put that on. It slides into a well made slot. One comment on the front fender: That vertical piece had to go IN FRONT of the forks instead of BEHIND the forks where it would look a little better. . . . doesn't really matter much but if you want the fender to be in the right place over the tire it has to go in front. Also, use bigger washers when mounting the fender to the frame. Snap the stays on before you put the fender on the bike. On the rear fender there is a little clip on the bottom front. That goes around the down tube on the frame obviously but then there is this little circular rubber thing in the fender kit that holds the clip onto the frame. . little extra security for the clip around the down tube. Nice fenders.

They seem decent but really dont work since the long metal piece that attaches to the end was never sent. So the fenders just flap in the wind and hit the tires. Not worth the time or money I spent on them so far

These are perfect!!! I wanted good fenders to keep me and my 2014 Specialized Vita Sport Disc EQ clean and dry, and to keep my rack, trunk bag, and panniers clean and dry for longer multiday trips if it rained. I didn't want fenders that went all the way down the back wheel because that doesn't look good to me. So these do and fit just the way I wanted them too. Installation was simple and easy, and the fenders went right on with the hardware provided. They do not get in the way of my feet as I'm cycling, and I do not need the optional stays which would have been a pain to mount with the disc brakes. I got the black because they color match my frame which is primarily black with pink and white trim. They don't make noise as I'm cycling which was one of the other reasons I wanted these. Aluminium stays and fenders tend to vibrate, these do not. I love these, they blend right in and are hardly noticible at all, they don't get in the way, don't vibrate, and don't add extra weight. These really are perfect right out of the box.