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 Good looks and does the job, November 6, 2006
By C. P. Sanderson (N.J. USA)
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Perfect, exactly what I expected and wanted. I ride to work in rain or shine or storm and was sick of the water shooting up, had it on in less then 5 min. My bike is full suspension, 26 inch wheels with that horse shoe (U) bar on the lower legs of the front fork and it still fit with no problem. Don't know how it would handle a crash in trees though, sits high like a dirt bike look. People ask where I got it.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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 Ok fender, mounting system can fail., May 4, 2008
By B. Green (PA)
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When the fender was attached, it worked very well, however the mechanism to mount to the front fork failed on me. It's just an expanding wedge type mechanism to secure it to the fork, but it lost tension and eventually failed, which was unfortunate because until then, it was great.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Works great, December 2, 2007
By M. Ferry
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Works very well at keeping mud and water from ruining your day. It is true that the fender won't prevent all the water and mud from coming off your front wheel, and your shoes might get a little wet. But this is much better then what would happen without it. Its also true that this fender is made of plastic but its also very lightweight. All and all unbeatable for the price
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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 Dangerous. Mount Breaks Too Easily., February 13, 2012
By Craig F.
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Mount is poorly designed. While easy to install, it soon fails, and the fender falls off. Went through two of these. On the second fender, I almost had an accident while riding in downtown traffic when the fender came off and jammed between my tire and the fork. From the many negative reviews, Topeak clearly knows it is selling a defective product, but hasn't taken it off the market. I would recommend avoiding all of their products.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Its Okay..., December 1, 2010
By Anomaly A. Arroyo (Anaheim, CA)
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Looks great but the mounting system is plastic and if u fall u can warp it. And if u have a higher end bike like me there is no bolting into my fork so I zipped tied it instead. Would prefer a metal setup if they made them. Overall it still gets the job done with a little tinkering over time.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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 I expected more from Topeak, September 15, 2008
By pencilmate (Denver, CO USA)
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I bought this fender for my Specialized Expedition Sport comfort bike to keep mud and water off of the frame during my commutes to work on paved and dirt roads. The front portion of the fender was so far above the wheel that it did almost no good. Also, after about only a week of use, the front portion of this "quick release" fender snapped completely off. For the last week or so I have been riding with only the rear portion of the front fender, and this morning the entire installation mechanism came out of my bike. I followed all of the installation instructions and this fender still failed. I expect more from the Topeak brand. This product is ineffective and cheaply engineered and I don't recommend it to anyone.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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topeak defender, July 2, 2008
By K. N. Blackmon (SC)
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the product was poorly made, the front and back half of the fender broke off after 2 and 4 weeks of use respectively. the fender was being used for commuting to work (not even mountain biking or off road riding). as soon as it fell apart, i had to order a headland fender to replace the current one. caveat emptor!!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Works great for commuting, ultra affordable, August 15, 2007
By Nhan Nguyen (Houston, TX United States)
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I ride a 19" Specialized MTB, and this fender works beautifully to keep mud off my shirt and shorts. It attaches very securely, and the front and back fenders easily snap on or off according to your whim (I only use the rear fender on sunny days). If I were transporting the bike on anything but a bike rack, I'd definitely recommend detaching the fenders beforehand. Great product.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Doesn't fit my Specialized Rockhopper, July 13, 2007
By R. D Johnson (Cedar Ridge, CA USA)
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Bought it for a 23" frame 2007 Specialized Rockhopper. Unfortunately, the rubber insert that expands in the front fork stem to hold the fender on is too small for the hole in my bike's stem. I couldn't find any way to make this fender work and gave up on it. I gave it two stars because the construction seems OK, and it might be fine if it actually fits your bike.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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80% pointless, February 24, 2007
By AsRock
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This Fender is WAY to short on a 17" frame with 26" wheels. 80% of the frame were it suppossed to stop the mud and bricks hitting fails badly. the rear part is abuot 5"+ to short to stop most of the mud.
I got it to stop bricks damaging my Giant bike frame and failed....
2 stars for build of it and the 20% of mud it actualy stops..
DO NOT buy this is you plan it for the same reason i got it for...
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Inadequate description of product, January 12, 2008
By John Mccann
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Unless I am missing something, the method of attachment doesn't work with centerpull brakes, and the instructions on the packaging do not appear to illustrate alternative means of attachment.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Well made and functional., January 12, 2007
By Naccibobacci (East Lyme, Ct.)
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This is the best front fender I have found. It is so well made, locks good and tight in your fork tube and deflects water and mud very well. Also it looks very cool and solid and I think the price is very fair considering how well made this fender is. Shipping from Amazon was fast as always.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Bumps kill this fender., December 3, 2011
By Steve F
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Remove this fender if mountain biking. I've been using it on moderate trails for a bit over a month, riding approx 75 trail miles. It had served well, until one chilly morning the other day the plastic mount snapped. The front portion flew off, though the rear section of the front fender remained and gave some protection. This fender would be best for wet asphalt only.
Luckily, the two-piece fenders easily slide off mount using thumb tabs and without tools when trail riding. If riding a loop trail, you could hide the fenders in the brush and reattach for the trip back home, if you're not a backpackr.
I gave the system two stars... On asphalt, I'd give it five stars. The flimsy mount needs to be all steel.
Please, always use a taillight flasher and use a mirror. Them cagers are honey badgers! Steve F
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 Defender, July 6, 2011
By The Situation
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Great Item. aside from being a water and mud protector it makes the mountain bike look like a motorbike. i've done wheelies and jumpinng and it stays put. yet it is easy to take off.
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Works as it should, April 29, 2011
By Craig A. Loerzel
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Mounted on a 2005 Specialized Pro Hardrock. It keeps water from spraying up into my face, but you still get spray that shoots out in front of you at a low angle. If you're riding fast enough, then this low angle spray will hit you just below chest-level.
So, good enough, but if you want to be dry, then you should use full-fenders on a commuter bike.
It looks cool.
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Good, June 20, 2010
By Brian (New York)
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What I like most about this product is that the fender comes off in two pieces, which is good if you want to ride your bike in the summer months, where there are less rain and therefore will have less need of the fender or fenders. I also have the one for the rear that attaches to the carrier. Very good.
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Excellent fender, looks cool too!, October 23, 2007
By aco (ga)
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Glad I bought this one... have a full suspension mtb to commute to work and it is very effective at shielding mud and water. Made my cycling communte much more pleasant.
It also looks very cool.. my mtb now looks like a motorcrossbike. Amazon is also quick to ship as usual.
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Sweet Fender!, March 10, 2011
By PurdueTony60
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Very nice fender for a serious mountain biker. I installed it on my GIANT ATX and it is very sweet! It also performs well in the rain. The matching rear fender is not as good (see review I posted-failed on first weather test). Overall, Looks great and functions well!
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Good fender good price, January 1, 2011
By Avery (San Francisco CA)
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I bought this fender recently and am very happy with it. It installed very easily, the instructions were a little lacking but if you have even very basic knowledge of your bike it is very easy, it takes only a few turns of an allen wrench to get it installed. I was worried that the clearances from the wheel and head tube would make it difficult to reinstall the wheel or not leave the front brake cables enough clearance to work properly but I was happy to find that it posed no problems at all. The fender looks very nice on the bike and serves its purpose very well. I love riding a muddy trail and no having debris flying up into my face anymore.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Stay away! Very fragile..., December 18, 2009
By aspiring triathlete (Sacramento, CA)
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Broke before I even got it on the bike. As I was putting it on, the flimsy plastic that connects the fender to the "quick release" snapped in my hand. Useless product.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Broke first time, February 19, 2007
By Buck Smedley (St Paul MN)
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This might work fine if you use a bike rack to transport your bike...but I laid it in the back of my pickup and it snapped. Not very durable!
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
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flimsy but effective, September 24, 2007
By Justin M. Tilley (chicago)
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I had to make a minor modification to get it to fit, but it was no big deal.
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not as durable as advertised..., March 20, 2007
By Calvin (Brooklyn, NY)
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This front fender worked well for a few days until the attachment mechanism thing snapped when I went over a medium sized rock.
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Junk, waste of time and money!, April 17, 2012
By 490Mega2 (Free Pacific Northwest! Criminal FEMA, Region X)
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Topeak make some of my favorite bike accessories.. Unfortunately, not this one! Installed it easily on my Rockshox fork, looked pretty cool.. Lasted about 30 seconds, until I hit the first small bumps.. Front 1/2 of fender mount snapped right off.. LOL, What a joke, the makers must be laughing about this one, Pathetic!
Well, at this price, I can't complain too much.. But it is not worth the trouble of returning it!
Everyone is an online sucker occasionally, live and learn! Make a note, don't waste money or time on this one..
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Terrible fender!, March 25, 2012
By R. G. Duran (NorCal)
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I bought this fender along with the matching rear because the price was good. It installed without problems ( I was careful not to overtighten it) and I was happy with it for the first 2 months. Then, on a short ride on a singletrack, the front fender simply came off! It was the damnest thing! I thought it just came loose and I could get it back on with my allen wrench, but when I retrieved it, I noticed that the plastic mounting nut that secures the fender to the inside of the fork, broke!. Seriously! I tried to repair it using a small metal nut, but it no longer stays firmly attached to the fork. I really like the looks of the fender and the ABS is tough, but the mounting system is absolutely terrible. To add insult to injury, Topeak won't sell you a replacement part; you have to buy a whole new fender. Stay away from this one!
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Like this fender a lot!, February 23, 2012
By Thew (Minnesota & Colorado)
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I have nothing but good to say about this front fender, but if you are looking for a matching pair, the DeFender rear fender kinda blows chunks!
But, regarding this piece, Installation was very quick and simple. Removal of the fenders so they don't get stolen takes only a few seconds. The area of tire coverage is tons more than many other fenders I've come across. And this fender actually looks decent. And one of my favorite things, the way it is installed plugs up the fork, so no worrying about excess grit and mud getting in there!
When/if I need to replace this fender, I will most likely go with this, or a more current version of one very similar to this!
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Defender, July 6, 2011
By Icebergtech
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Great Item. aside from being a water and mud protector it makes the mountain bike look like a motorbike. i've done wheelies and jumpinng and it stays put. yet it is easy to take off.
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