How to Add Fenders to Your Bicycle

Adding fenders to your bicycle keeps mud from flying into your eyes or onto your backside. Mountain bikes benefit especially from these units, particularly where there is an abundance of mud and rain such as the Pacific Northwest. Bicycle fenders are made to be easy to put on and take off. As the seasons change and the rains make mud, add some fenders to keep your riding less muddy.

Things You'll Need

  • Phillip's screwdriver
  • Allen keys
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Instructions

    • 1

      Push the U-shaped clamp attachment of the rear bike fender onto the seat stem off the rear of the bicycle.

    • 2

      Screw the set-screws on the fender collar, or if the fender uses allen screw attachments, use the allen keys to tighten the clamp to the seat stem.

    • 3

      Slide the front fender over or under the front fork spline. Follow the fender maker's instructions as to the placement as each fender maker uses different attachment methods.

    • 4

      Screw down the set-screws or turn the allen attachment bolts to secure the front fender to the front fork.