Bicycles come in all different shapes and sizes,
Sykes Wood Fenders come in all different shapes and sizes.
Whether you ride a svelte road bike, a tricked-out recumbent, cyclocross, cruiser, touring, or commuter, even if your “bike” is a trike, Sykes Wooden Bicycle Fenders are made to fit your baby.
will they fit my bike?
29er
700c
26 inch
20 inch
16 inch
28mm
35mm
40mm
50mm
mixed sizes
“Oh no, my tires are too close to my brakes and/or my frame!....”
Because of the flat profile of the wood fender, it is possible that it may not fit through the same opening that a conventional plastic or metal fender would.
Caliper brakes may hit the sides of the fender when squeezed.
The arch at the inside top of the forks may be too close to the tire.
The seat tube may be too close to the rear tire.
Clearance issues can often be solved by notching the sides of the fender where the brake arms close. This can be done as they are made, or by you, during the installation process.
If you are concerned that you have limited clearance,
it is a good idea to do a cardboard mock fender test.
Cut a piece of cardboard to the desired width, and about 6 inches long. Slide the mock fender past the areas in question.
In more extreme cases, where short reach caliper brakes hug the tire very closely, it is necessary to split the fender into two pieces. A long L-bracket easily fits under the brakes.
Some bikes have no mounting eyelets at the front forks or rear dropouts. Sykes Wooden Eyelets may be a good solution.
If you need to order fenders with notching or “split”, please email for a customized fit.
notched fender
split fender
