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(More customer reviews)Just got the 45mm black cascadias for my Giant Cypress hybrid with 700c, 38mm tires last night and installed them easily - they were just wide enough. I had to do some minor re-engineering with my rotory tool because I used a bolt at the chain stay bridge instead of a zip tie as suggested by the instructions. I simply cut the zip tie notch out to the end of the fender so it could slip over a pre-installed bolt. My bike had an existing threaded hole at the bridge to accept the bolt. Beside this, installation was still easy. The polycarbonate is strong but flexible and easy to work with. The stays are very sturdy and the smart hardware set-up allows for easy and quick fine tuning. Got up this morning and noticed the wet roads outside so I couldn't wait to try them - Wow! what a difference! Kept me and my bike clean and dry and they look great!
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Update - 22 Dec 08: It finally happened... A stick jumped up and caught the rear fender stays. The fender folded in three places and was tightly stuffed under my rack. I thought it was destroyed but removed the rack, pulled the fender back out, adjusted the stays and was on my way. Three creases are still visible but it did not break and still works as new - I bought a set for my wife's bike! By the way, my black fenders have no "Planet Bike" logo on them but the silver fenders I got for my wife's bike do... on the rear fender only and I think it looks cool. The logo is white and has a shadow effect against the silver coloring inside the polycarbonate.
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Update - 16 Dec 09: More of the same... these fenders continue to perform flawlessly. I would not own a bike without these fenders installed.
Update - 8 Mar 2011: Still working great but wanted to say that it looks like the description here has changed. When I bought my 2 sets there was no mention of "ALUMINUM" in this description. It seems that recent buyers are expecting aluminum and not getting it. To clarify what I have - they are 100% polycarbonate with stainless hardware and attachment points - no plastic except maybe the softer mud flaps. Bummer for the reviewer who got plastic attachment points... Yikes... sounds like a big change in quality. Hope this helps and as always - Buyer Beware! The polycarbonate has proved to be of excellent quality on my fenders.
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Commuting on your road bike is a blast youre faster, more agile, and, well, prettier.Just one problem when it rains, you end up looking like a drowned skunk.Bolt on the Planet Bike Cascadia Road Fender and say goodbye to rodent-comparisons.Product Features
Material: [Fender] polished aluminum bonded to weatherproof polycarbonate; [Hardware] stainless steel
Compatibility: Road tires up to 700c x 28mm
Weight:
Recommended Use: Commuting, road biking in wet weather
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
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