Downhill Mountain Bike Fenders
I need Advice and Suggestions for high priced bikes?
Stats: 5’9″, 255 lbs.
Current Bike: 1975 Sears and Roebuck 18 speed Grand Peak, weight: 40 lbs or so.
work commute – H to W: 3 miles uphill 20-25 minutes; W to H: 3 miles downhill 15-20 minutes.
New bike characteristics: cost of $1,500 or less, 18 – 27 speed, fenders, rear rack, road/tour bike with mountain bike handle bars. Has to be able to handle my weight plus gear.
I want it to be sturdy enough to handle heavier errands (i.e. grocery shopping) but light and quick enough to cut my ride time to work by 5-10 minutes. Tires must be standard 26 x 1.25 so that I can pick up spare tubes easily at any general retail store; there are no bike stores near my home.
Any suggestions on what bike brand/model might work well for me?
I appreciate that you are on a budget, but $1,500 is not a high priced bike. Rather, that’s a medium price.
That said, you can get what you need much cheaper than that. Take a look at the bike below, which might meet your needs. It’s on sale now at Performance for $300 and there is a coupon out that is good for another 10 percent off that.
Friend of mine bought one recently and is very pleased with it for the same use you described. It includes rack, lights, etc. for commuting.
Stanford Green Fenders
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Topeak Explorer Bike Rack $44.95 Topeak Explorer Rear Mount Rack features an integrated top plate for quick-mount Topeak MTX and RX Quick Track trunk bags.Size (LxWxH): 13.4″ x 5.6″ x 16.3″One size fits all framesTough 6061 T6 aluminum construction with 6061T6 aluminum fitting bracketHollow tube O/D 10.2mmIntegrated top plate for quick-mount Topeak MTX and RX Quick Track trunk bagsIntegrated fender topItem SpecificationsColorBlac… |
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Planet Bike Full ATB Front and Rear Bicycle Fender Set (60mm Wide) $24.99 When the weather turns ugly, Planet Bike’s fenders offer full protection from the rain, sleet, and snow. The black Full ATB front and rear fenders are made of unbreakable Superflex all-weather polycarbonate, a super-sturdy material that looks great and stands the test of time. The quick-adjusting hardware, meanwhile is pre-installed for hassle-free mounting. Offering basic weather coverage (Planet… |
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SKS Grand M.O.M. MTB Oversized Mudguard Rear Bicycle Fender $19.70 Grand M.O.M. (MTB Oversize Mudguard) allows an optimal fit to the frame due to its 2-joint construction.MTB Oversize Mudguard100% secure with the help of an SKS Power stripItem SpecificationsColorBlackUnit of SaleRearFits Wheel Size26… |
