Specialized Creo SL Fender, anyone?

[Rás Cnoic]

Yep the speed rockers er... rock. Have them on my Vado SL, second winter. Superb.

 

[Angelo_arch]

I've been using the SKS Speedrocker with great success.

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I'll take them off once we're out of the winter/wet spring months.

Do you think these would fit with Pathfinder 42s on the bike?

 

[Roaming50]

Do you think these would fit with Pathfinder 42s on the bike?

Probably. I’m currently running studded 700 x 40c Marathon Winter Plus tires with plenty of room to spare.

 

[rochrunner]

I use this SKS fender on my regular road bike. Works well and the adjustable strap holds it solidly in place.

 

[BioWheel]

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I use this SKS fender on my regular road bike. Works well and the adjustable strap holds it solidly in place.

Same here - it's a great fender and can be quickly changed to other bikes you might be lucky to have.

BTW - what are you doing with electrical tape on your seatpost? Trying to determine best height?

 

[rochrunner]

Same here - it's a great fender and can be quickly changed to other bikes you might be lucky to have.

BTW - what are you doing with electrical tape on your seatpost? Trying to determine best height?

LOL. Yeah, I was playing with seat height and it was an easy way to mark the position. I like the posts that have a gauge printed on them!

 

[rayray]

I learned today that when Specialized says you can’t install fenders on a Creo with 42mm tires, they ain’t kidding. LBS manager told me Speedrockers would work, but I’ve discovered that there isn’t enough clearance between the front tire and the downtube. I definitely need fenders around here this (haha….most) time of year, so I’ll be downsizing to 38’s. I’m not interested in less than full-length fenders, so I don’t see any other options. Should make for an interesting discussion with the LBS.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I’m not interested in less than full-length fenders,

Why? I have found temporary fenders such as Ass Savers working well for me in the warmer season (and these do not add weight). Just asking.

 

[kahn]

I don't know the brand but I added really narrow fenders to my Creo and when the bike shop tried larger tires (38's, perhaps) they did not fit. Back to the 32's! (and I'm really posting to see why no new posts have appeared in this subforum over night! )

 

[rochrunner]

(and I'm really posting to see why no new posts have appeared in this subforum over night! )

The winter weather is breaking -- we're all out riding...

 

[kahn]

The winter weather is breaking -- we're all out riding...

Oh, I'm sure that is part of it but nothing and I mean NOTHING prevents Stefan from posting!

 

[rayray]

Why? I have found temporary fenders such as Ass Savers working well for me in the warmer season (and these do not add weight). Just asking.

Primarily because I don’t want to spray anyone following me. I’m also thinking I may need to spend a little less time cleaning the bike.

EDIT: But, I think I’ll buy some Ass Savers and see what happens. Thanks for asking.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Primarily because I don’t want to spray anyone following me. I’m also thinking I may need to spend a little less time cleaning the bike.

EDIT: But, I think I’ll buy some Ass Savers and see what happens. Thanks for asking.

@rayray: although MTB solutions are not what you would use on a road/gravel e-bike, I'll try to post how my brother protected his e-bike. Tomorrow.

 

[rayray]

@rayray: although MTB solutions are not what you would use on a road/gravel e-bike, I'll try to post how my brother protected his e-bike. Tomorrow.

Stefan, no pressure, but have you had an opportunity to get a picture or link showing your brother’s solution?

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Stefan, no pressure, but have you had an opportunity to get a picture or link showing your brother’s solution?

You would not like it: These makeshift fenders protect the rider and the e-bike perfectly but not do anything for the people around. He uses full SKS fenders (detachable) for the winter.

 

[rayray]

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You would not like it: These makeshift fenders protect the rider and the e-bike perfectly but not do anything for the people around. He uses full SKS fenders (detachable) for the winter.

Yeah, that wouldn’t work when riding with others. However, the rear Speedrocker does fit reasonably well with the 42mm tires, so I could get by with something similar to your brother’s on the front.

Did your brother create the piece protecting the motor area, or is that a commercially available product?

Thanks for putting your time into this. Greatly appreciated!

 

[Stefan Mikes]

so I could get by with something similar to your brother’s on the front.

Try an Ass Saver. Our Specialized dealer carries the brand!

Yes, he created the motor-protection flap himself. Jacek is a very clean and tidy person: He's even protected his MTB rear-brake against soiling! (A very specific matter a few would have thought about).

 

[rayray]

Try an Ass Saver. Our Specialized dealer carries the brand!

Yes, he created the motor-protection flap himself. Jacek is a very clean and tidy person: He's even protected his MTB rear-brake against soiling! (A very specific matter a few would have thought about).

Yes, Ass Saver is one I had in mind, as I’d seen it mentioned here. I’ll have to fiddle with the motor protection as well. Good thing I’m retired, so I have time for all of this!

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Yes, Ass Saver is one I had in mind, as I’d seen it mentioned here. I’ll have to fiddle with the motor protection as well. Good thing I’m retired, so I have time for all of this!

The motor is waterproof. The protection is only meant to keep the motor mud-free

 

[rayray]

The motor is waterproof. The protection is only meant to keep the motor mud-free

Yes, but I’m thinking it may provide some protection to the running gear as well. After my ride in the rain last week, the chain and gears were a mess. I did find an item, the Speed Mullet, on the Ass Saver site that I’m hoping will fit and help with that. I ordered it today.