[RBW] Re: Atlantis w/ SKS Chromoplastics Fenders

2015-04-21 Thread ELO 
Thanks for all the replies.

Fatter Tires: I can't say this didn't cross my mind. I had better put some 
more miles on the rubber I've got, else I'll get a sideways look from my 
lady.

Fender Flute: I saw this in another thread, I think. It looks like all the 
holes are threaded, so it couldn't slip over the threaded end of my Nitto 
rack, which comes thru the fork crown hole. Maybe I could drill out the 
threads.

Home-made tab extension: This holds promise. I bought an off-the-shelf 
mending plate, but the holes are too small, and it's not "adjustable." The 
rack mounting strut could be perfect. I'll rummage thru the parts box.

Pics of the entire Atlantis when I get the fender just right, and my 198? 
Bianchi Volpe single-speed grocery-getter.

On Monday, April 20, 2015 at 9:02:22 AM UTC-5, ELO wrote:
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> Long-time lurker; first-time poster!
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> Any suggestions on how to improve the fender line / move the fender closer 
> to the tire?
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> Thanks in advance.
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> Eric
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[RBW] Re: Atlantis w/ SKS Chromoplastics Fenders

2015-04-20 Thread Mark Reimer 
Also, lets see the whole bike!

On Monday, April 20, 2015 at 7:30:41 PM UTC-5, Mark Reimer wrote:
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> Edwin beat me to it! The problem is your tires are way, way to small! I 
> have a 58cm Atlantis and would have the same issue with smaller tires. I 
> never run anything under 38mm. My fender lines are beautiful :)
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> On Monday, April 20, 2015 at 10:23:37 AM UTC-5, Edwin W wrote:
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>> Get bigger tires! Seems like all the rage, anyway.
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>> On Monday, April 20, 2015 at 9:02:22 AM UTC-5, ELO wrote:
>>>
>>> Long-time lurker; first-time poster!
>>>
>>> Any suggestions on how to improve the fender line / move the fender 
>>> closer to the tire?
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance.
>>>
>>> Eric
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] Re: Atlantis w/ SKS Chromoplastics Fenders

2015-04-20 Thread Mark Reimer 
Edwin beat me to it! The problem is your tires are way, way to small! I 
have a 58cm Atlantis and would have the same issue with smaller tires. I 
never run anything under 38mm. My fender lines are beautiful :)

On Monday, April 20, 2015 at 10:23:37 AM UTC-5, Edwin W wrote:
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> Get bigger tires! Seems like all the rage, anyway.
>
> On Monday, April 20, 2015 at 9:02:22 AM UTC-5, ELO wrote:
>>
>> Long-time lurker; first-time poster!
>>
>> Any suggestions on how to improve the fender line / move the fender 
>> closer to the tire?
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> Eric
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Atlantis w/ SKS Chromoplastics Fenders

2015-04-20 Thread Edwin W 
Get bigger tires! Seems like all the rage, anyway.

On Monday, April 20, 2015 at 9:02:22 AM UTC-5, ELO wrote:
>
> Long-time lurker; first-time poster!
>
> Any suggestions on how to improve the fender line / move the fender closer 
> to the tire?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Eric
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Atlantis w/ SKS Chromoplastics Fenders

2015-04-20 Thread Ginz 
Hello,

I would hunt around for a piece like this to make an extension for the 
bracket.  I don't think this exact piece would work but you might find 
something similar at the hardware store.

http://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FEXT


The other thing you can do is get bigger tires. :)

Eric



On Monday, April 20, 2015 at 10:02:22 AM UTC-4, ELO wrote:
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> Long-time lurker; first-time poster!
>
> Any suggestions on how to improve the fender line / move the fender closer 
> to the tire?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Eric
>
>
> 
>
>
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>
>

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[RBW] Re: Atlantis w/ SKS Chromoplastics Fenders

2015-04-20 Thread Jeremy Till 
The distance between the tire and fork crown is too large, and the 
L-bracket on the fender too short.  Common problem on touring bikes. 
 Fabricate some type of drop bracket to allow the top of the fender to sit 
closer to the tire.  I usually use a piece of flat steel rack strut, of the 
type used on Blackburn, Topeak, and other racks.  Bolt it to the fork crown 
and then bolt the fender to it.  If you don't have any at home an LBS would 
probably have tons.   

On Monday, April 20, 2015 at 7:02:22 AM UTC-7, ELO wrote:
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> Long-time lurker; first-time poster!
>
> Any suggestions on how to improve the fender line / move the fender closer 
> to the tire?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Eric
>
>
> 
>
>
> 
>
>

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