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SKS Race Blade Fenders - 18 - 23mm

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These minimalist, easy-to-use SKS Race Blade fenders are for use with your road bike.

Quick-release fenders fit tires 700 x 18/23 and provide excellent protection from dirt
Superlight fenders fit most race frames and ensure optimal aerodynamics
Quick-release fastening accommodates easy removal
Can be adjusted by bending the lower stays
Fits on all bikes without eyelets

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SKS Race Blade Fenders - 18 - 23mm Customer Reviews

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SKS Race Blade Fenders - 18 - 23mm

3.7

(based on 6 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to install (6)
Good protection (5)
Lightweight (5)
Tough (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Road bikes (6)
Commuting (3)

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Sep

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Easy to install, light and tough

By nobleviola

from Portland, OR

About Me Avid Cyclist, Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to Install
Good Protection
Lightweight
Tough

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Road Bikes

Comments about SKS Race Blade Fenders - 18 - 23mm:

The no-hassle installation is the best part about these fenders. They keep the water off of you like all the others, but they go on (once you have the straps trimmed to the right length after the initial fitting) in about 30 seconds each. No fuss, no muss.

Oct

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

easy on, easy off

By theSoloist

from PDX

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Easy to Install
Good Protection
No tools required

Cons

Best Uses

Road Bikes

Comments about SKS Race Blade Fenders - 18 - 23mm:

As a cyclist in the NW you become accustomed to riding in the rain and the serious need for fenders. These fenders are great at protecting you from most of the dirt and grime your tires will throw up.

These fenders by SKS are the simplest fenders I have ever installed. If it looks like rain then it is a quick couple minutes to get these installed. There are no mounting screws or brackets to install behind the breaks which make these perfect for with/without fender riding. I would add that these are even simpler to adjust on the fly so it they're not positioned just right it just takes a second to shift them around.

These are designed for road bike tires so mountain bike and most city bike tires would need a wider fender.

Jan

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Spray attention

By seattlelovemonger

from Everett,wa

About Me Competitive Cyclist

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Pros

Easy to Install
Lightweight
Tough

Cons

Comes Loose
Inadequate Protection

Best Uses

City Bikes
Commuting
Road Bikes

Comments about SKS Race Blade Fenders - 18 - 23mm:

The SKS face fender works...however they are small and don't cover enough. the front fender only covers the front downtube..you can adjust to cover top of the front tire..but only a couple of inches...so you get top spray..I had to buy a extra set and glue fender to had extra length to the front....and I agree with another poster...the fenders lack full support..so you get fender rubs and you constently have to re-adjust the fenders...

Oct

2011

2.0

Hard to fit

By SuperShopper

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Easy to Install
Good Protection
Lightweight
Tough

Cons

Best Uses

Road Bikes

Comments about SKS Race Blade Fenders - 18 - 23mm:

I've had these quite a while and am giving up on them, can't get them to stop rubbing, esp. the front. The supports can be screwed to the fender once optimal position is found, but I've never found it.

Nov

2008

3.0

Not for Use with Carbon

By DJ

from Virginia Beach, VA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Easy to Install
Good Protection
Lightweight
Tough

Cons

Best Uses

City Bikes
Road Bikes

Comments about SKS Race Blade Fenders - 18 - 23mm:

They worked as described on my Fuji Roubaix, but the bike's carbon parts make use difficult and inadvisable. The fenders have small, rubber mounting feet designed not to mar paint, but road grit gets between them and the bike, even on one ride, and it leads to abrasion. I compensated for this by wrapping the mounting locations in heavy duct tape, but that didn't even last a week. Plus, it's irritating to remove, and an eyesore when the fenders aren't attached. Also, the odd widths and shapes of the carbon fork and wishbone seat stays make mounting and adjustment difficult and temporary at best. During my last ride with these fenders just a week ago, I couldn't get the rear fender to stop rubbing the tire no matter what, so I just ripped it off and carried it in my hand for the rest of the ride. I would use these on a bike without carbon, but I'll endure the spray on my Roubaix.

Jun

2008

5.0

Very nice

By hmcasey

from CoonRapids,mn

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Easy to Install
Good Protection
Lightweight
Tough

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Road Bikes

Comments about SKS Race Blade Fenders - 18 - 23mm:

These were the only option for my roadbike/racing that I commute on. I leave them on all the time and have over 300 miles on them so far with no problems. Very fair price of something made in Germany. If my bike could take "fulltime" fenders I would look for something from this company.

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