Gear Talk / Re: Fenders for touring
« on: January 05, 2011, 11:25:58 am »As a safety feature, I've replaced the M5x.8 metal bolts that fasten the fender struts to the front dropout eyelets with nylon bolts. In the event of a jam, these bolts will break and let the fender move out of the way. They are plenty strong enough for normal service.
I wouldn't count on a Nylon bolt breaking away. You don't want to find out how strong they are when you are hurtling over the bars.Try breaking a cheap electrical tie. I would recommend SKS fenders, the breakaway device really does work. And the PB "mudflap" is a complete waste of time. As you will know if you have ever followed someone with PB fenders in the wet. Unless you plan to never have anyone riding behind you a flap that comes to within 3-4" of the ground is a must.