Eric......I used the standard SKS (because I had them) then added my own uber long rubber mudflaps that allow the back wheel easier removal since they easily flip out of the way on the rear and the front goes nearly to the ground making for a super dry ride on wet pavement. I have metal fenders on my deraileur bicycle and while I like the looks the SKS (or the Planet Bikes) are better for practical reasons. You can squash them and generally abuse them and they keep on working fine. Metal fenders however can dent and get mangled looking if you are the casual type. They both work, it just depends on your level of carefulness IMO.
On Apr 16, 5:55 pm, EricP <ericpl...@aol.com> wrote: > Wasn't able to resist any longer. Snagged a 60cm SimpleOne a week ago. > Frame arrived today. Spent the afternoon putting it together. Yes, > Rivendell's packing is as good as possible. Had to work to get it out of > the box. Then spent a good chunk of the afternoon putting the bike > together. In general things went smooth, although I did shatter a plastic > fender. > > Pics here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/14126468@N05/sets/72157629469808006/ > > Glad I did this, even though the bike is technically on the small side. > With a 9cm stem, the bars are just where I want them. There is probably > too much seatpost showing for some. That may go down a bit once I ride it > a bit. Feels about 1cm too high. Also need to add fenders and a rack. > Maybe a kickstand. > > To folks that own a SimpleOne or Quickbeam - what is the preferred fender > SKS with the quick release in back, or Berthoud? > > Really looking forward to riding this bike. > > Eric Platt > St. Paul, MN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
