the stretched inner...
 

[Closed] the stretched inner tube type front mudguard ..any tips re design /fitting?

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you know the one ...you fit an old cut up inner tube between the crown and brace to stop spray in the eyes...
just wondered if anyone had experience/tips re fitting/fixing etc before I attempt my own DIY.
thanks
Bill


 
Posted : 03/02/2009 6:29 pm
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Just buy the rapidracing neoprene one - its ace


 
Posted : 03/02/2009 6:30 pm
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It seemed very straight-forward when I did it. I used a hole-punch to make holes in the inner tube to pass zip ties through - the holes are pretty big but I hoped they would resist splitting. In reality I suspect this isn't an issue and anyway it is cheap and easy to redo. Other than that, hold the inner tube up against your forks, cut and zip tie


 
Posted : 03/02/2009 6:33 pm
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Don't forget to factor in the sag and squish of the fork when cutting. Too long and it could get in the wheel, not long enough and it'll just break!

I'm a fan of these. Really simple, but they work.


 
Posted : 03/02/2009 6:35 pm