Product Description

Solves troublesome mounting problem using quick attachment system.Mounts in seconds w/out tools. Superflex unbreakable all weather polycarbonate. Quick adjusting stainless steel hardware is pre-installed.

Product Details

• Size: 35mm Wide
• Color: Silver Aluminum
• Brand: Planet Bike
• Model: 7017-2
• Released on: 2007-06-13

Features

• Front and rear fender set for protecting from rain, sleet, and snow
• Unbreakable Superflex all-weather polycarbonate holds up to abuse
• Pre-installed, quick-adjusting stainless-steel hardware
• Mounts in seconds on racing bikes without fender eyelets
• Measures 35 mm wide; backed by limited lifetime warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
When the weather turns ugly, Planet Bike's fenders offer full protection from the rain, sleet, and snow. The SpeedEZ road front and rear fenders are made of unbreakable Superflex all-weather polycarbonate, a super-sturdy material that looks great and stands the test of time. The quick-adjusting, stainless-steel hardware, meanwhile, is pre-installed, making the fenders incredibly easy to mount. And best of all for cyclists on the move, the fenders are designed to mount to racing bikes without using fender eyelets, letting you install the SpeedEZ fenders in seconds. Intended for bikes with disc brakes, the SpeedEZ fenders measure 35 mm wide and are backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

About Planet Bike
In November of 1996, Planet Bike was founded in Madison, Wisconsin. In many ways, Planet Bike began as a social experiment that dedicated itself to doing business in a different way. Instead of being just another company that develops and sells products with profit as its end goal, Planet Bike wanted to help bring about positive change for people, their communities, and the environment.

Despite being a simple machine, the people at Planet Bike have always believed that the bicycle has great potential to help improve the world and the lives of the people in it. From the start, they have embraced an alternative corporate purpose which seeks to help get more people on bicycles by making communities friendlier places for the self-propelled. By donating 25% of company profits to causes that promote and facilitate bicycle usage, Planet Bike hopes to make an impact.

Social experiments aside, Planet Bike was born from the heart of a cyclist with a goal of making innovative, high quality, and practical bicycle accessories. Simply put, they strive to design and develop the best bicycle products in the world. In the company's short ten year history, they have made important product innovations within the bicycle industry. Advancements include the 4-line computer which is now a standard in the industry and the world's first self-contained HID light. Not bad for a company that ten years ago started as a one man operation. Today, while still a small company, Planet Bike continues to evolve and improve their product line with the goal of always striving to build accessories that make it easier for people to ride their bikes. Since 1996, Planet Bike's financial support of the grassroots bicycle movement has totaled $500,000. By 2010, they have made a goal to donate $1 million to organizations that are dedicated to making America a friendlier place for cyclists.

Customer Reviews

Good, lightweight non-eyelet fenders
Not having eyelets on my bike wasn't something I thought about until now--two years into owning it--but when I started looking for fenders I was a little shocked. From some of the product descriptions it can be hard to tell whether you need eyelets to install the fenders, but these are definitely designed for eyelet-less cycles. They also match with the attitude of most non-eyelet bikes (go speed racer!): these fenders are extremely light weight. The plastic is solid and durable, and there is farily good wheel coverage (I haven't seen the stripe of doom since I started using them). For the most part the rubberized strap installation system keeps the fenders in place (especially if you really yank on the straps), and the height of the fender is easy to adjust with a pair of locking pliers or a wrench. One downside of the light weight of the fenders is that sometimes a harsh bump or pothole will skew the fender alignment, but I haven't had a bad enough shake to ruin the coverage. Another small negative is that the required tension applied to the struts by the rubberized straps can be strong enough to pull the struts out of alignment, but that is easy enough to fix. One final small minus is that you don't get any extra straps; this is potentially bad because during the installation you have to trim the straps so they don't get caught in the spokes while riding. So if one of the straps snaps or otherwise breaks you'll be up a creek without a paddle. All in all, I highly recommend these fenders for bikes without eyelets. They are extremely light weight, durable, and easy to deal with. The price I paid (about $20) was cheap in my opinion. Get yo'self some and ditch the Butt Stripe of Doom.

very impressed
I was a little sceptical at first seeing everyone riding around Seattle with monster fenders that nearly touched the ground. After buying and using these they kept tire water off my boddy even during heavy rain. They attach very easily and come off just as easy. I would probably run these even if I did have fender mounts on my bike because of the easy on/off factor. They will rub if not adjusted right but seem to stay in place once adjusted fairly well. Very light too; perfect for the kind of bike that doesn't come with fender mounts. I was also able to cut the rubber straps (that hold the fenders on) in half and so I have spares if the old ones ever wear out. They may not ever wear out.

Overall Effective
I bought these fenders to use on a recumbent bike with 650c wheels. Like on many road bikes, longer fenders wouldn't fit. These do the job pretty well, though I still get some road spray, especially from the rear tire. But these were really the only option. They're pretty thin, but that doesn't seem to affect their performance, and they would be fine for tires up to 32mm. I'm currently using them with 23mm tires and it is obvious there is some room left over.

The SpeedEZ are easily installed and also come with some zip ties if you're concerned about them moving around too much. I haven't installed the zip ties since I've found them sturdy enough without them. Overall, if your front fork and rear brake give you enough room, I would go with longer fenders. But if you're using the type of bike that prevents this, these are pretty good substitutes and definitely better than riding without fenders in the rain. Your bike will stay cleaner and you'll stay drier using these fenders.