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RBRL Adjustable Fender Set, 24-29 in review

Short adjustable clip-on fenders for wheels from 24 to 29 inches and tires from 1.5 to 2.5 inches, with a wide blade and tool-free angle adjustment.

Our conclusion A practical fix for bikes that have nowhere to bolt a fender.

Photo : Dim Gunger, Unsplash

Many mountain and hybrid bikes have no fender eyelets. This set clamps on, and adjusts with buttons.

What the listing publishes

A fit for 24 to 29 inch wheels and tires from 1.5 to 2.5 inches, an 8 cm wide front blade and an 8.8 cm wide rear blade, UV-resistant soft material, a wrench, and two buttons on the rear fender for angle adjustment.

What short fenders do

They catch most of the spray from your front wheel and some of the stripe up your back. They do less for your feet than a full fender. Most of the benefit comes from the wide blade, and an 8 cm width covers a wide tire well.

What to check before you buy

Tighten the fittings after your first ride. Check the clearance over a bump on a full-suspension bike, because a fender that touches at full compression will crack quickly.

What we rate and what we flag

Strengths

  • Fits mountain bikes with no eyelets
  • Wrench included, quick to install
  • Wide blades

Compromises

  • Partial coverage compared with full fenders
  • Can rattle on rough ground
  • Needs a check on clearance

Specifications

Wheel24 to 29 in
Tire1.5 to 2.5 in
Front blade8 cm wide × 61 cm long (3.1 × 24 in)
Rear blade8.8 cm wide
MaterialAluminum alloy, nylon, rubber
AdjustmentTwo buttons on rear fender
Weight0.38 kg (13.4 oz)

The questions riders ask

Does it need eyelets?

No. The listing describes a clamp fit with a wrench.

Will it fit a 2.8 inch tire?

No. The stated range is 1.5 to 2.5 inches.

Our score

7.6/ 10

A practical fix for bikes that have nowhere to bolt a fender.

Against the closest bike gear on price

Same category, nearby prices, between bike gear. What remains is the specifications every one publishes — half empty, a column is no use.

Model Price MaterialWeight
RBRL Adjustable Fender Set, 24-29 in $31 Aluminum alloy, nylon, rubber0.38 kg (13.4 oz)
TOPCABIN Adjustable Aluminum Kickstand $12 Aluminum alloy0.3 kg (10.6 oz)
Bell Dinger 200 Chrome Bell $10 Plastic listed3.2 oz
Accmor Classic Aluminum Bike Bell $6 Aluminum and engineering plastic0.04 kg (1.4 oz)

Where the models diverge, in bike gear

  • If price decides: Accmor Classic Aluminum Bike Bell, at $6.

Who buys this one, among bike gear

A mountain or hybrid bike with no fender mounts.

Cited in this bike gear guides

Sources

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How we assess this bike gear

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