[RBW] How hearty/quiet Honjo Fenders?

2018-04-09 Thread Philip Williamson
Knobbies seem designed to shoot gravel through the fenders. I wouldn’t do it. Slicks with Ron’s tire wiper idea has merit. That I may do. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] How hearty/quiet Honjo Fenders?

2018-04-08 Thread Patrick Moore
I *think* that the Honjos -- perhaps other aluminum fenders, too? -- are more prone to cracking if they are improperly installed with stress at attachment points. I base this on a sample of 1 pair of Honjos that cracked at the brake bridge -- I've owned at least 1 other pair of Honjos, at least 2 o

[RBW] How hearty/quiet Honjo Fenders?

2018-04-08 Thread Tony DeFilippo
I can't answer for honjo's, but berthoud stainless are rock solid and quiet for me over 2+ years of use. I'm sure your off-road use will stress any fender set up. But the difference between SKS and Berthoud was night and day for me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

[RBW] How hearty/quiet Honjo Fenders?

2018-04-08 Thread Deacon Patrick
I’m contemplating hammered Honjo Fenders on my Quickbeam for all the wet and slop, but, as my periodic fender posts attest, fender noise, heartiness for my trail riding, and challenges with knobbies make the entire equation iffy, which is why I’ve avoided the $132 expenditure trying everything e