Planet BikeCascadia Fenders(Return to Product Page)

They work fairly well for protecting the rider, but the fender doesn't go down in the back far enough to protect a cycling close behind.

Initially I received a defective product (the front fender was missing the loop that attaches to the front fork of the bike). But, Western Bike Works was great about quickly correcting the problem and sending out a new, non-defective set of fenders. Once I got the correct product it turned out that the front fender couldn't fit on my Novara Randonee bike with sufficient clearance. I think if the loop on top of the front fender didn't stick up quite to high, the fender could have fit my bike. That was frustrating. Based on the product description, it should have fit my bike. I was only able to install the rear fender on my bike. It took me a little while to get the rear fender on, but it wasn't too difficult. I think I was able to do it in less than an hour, which isn't too bad (and that was my first time ever installing fenders on a bike). I am happy with the rear one. I just wish I could have the front fender on my bike.

I purchased these fenders for my Specialized Sirrus Sport commuter. I have the SKS versions on my touring bike, but I think I like these better so far. Western Bike Works provided good customer service, the fenders arrived in pristine condition, and the instructions were good enough for me to get the job done in less than an hour (I also put new tires on the bike at the same time...) Thanks Western Bike Works!

I am a year round rider. The fenders provide good coverage. They are light weight and easy to install, everything I want in a set of fenders

The two things I like best about these fenders are the extreme lightness and the completeness of the hardware and instruction that was included. Provisions were made for a couple of different likely mounting scenarios (as it turned out, my situation was a little different from either and required a compromise on the rear fender). Appearance of flimsiness is not a fatal flaw, if you can get them into the proper position, they will protect you from tire spray. Putting them in that position requires that you have an eye for how tension in a particular direction guides the shape of the attached object. I personally wish these fenders were aluminum, as the gain in weight would be small payment for the extra stiffness and the ability to bend them to fit your tire. The metal stays, which are long enough to allow adjustment to fit a range of tires, tend to stick up out of the fenders in a rather unattractive way.

If I could make one suggestion to Cascadia, I would ask them to be slightly less fanatical about the weight and add some reinforcing structure that would at least double the stiffness of the fenders while making them describe truer curves that would better align with the shape of the tires. In conclusion, I'll say that the other day I went grocery shopping on my bike in a sleet storm, and was in heaven except for one foot getting wet due to front fender leaning left. The fenders work, only real complaint is that I had an idea that for this price, they'd be perfect with all the little issues worked out. But they sure are light, and a competent bike fixer can make them do what they should do. I think they'll serve my purposes, though I worry about unforeseen trouble when I put my Big Apple tires back on in the spring...

Sturdy design, affordable and keep you dry. What's not to like?

I put these fenders on my speciialized secteur road bike, pretty easy to mount. You do have to be a bit creative as my bike didn't have tabs or mounting holes on the forks for the front fender struts and no hole to mount the lower part of the rear fender. Still not that hard to figure out! Once you get these on your bike, you will be glad, they really work well!

The front fender was fairly fussy to install due to the uneven tension on the disc brake side. The accompanying hardware is intended to create enough space for the fender mount not to interfere or rub against the disc brake caliper housing, but it doesn't work that great. The uneven tension makes it hard to center over the tire. Also the fender mount rattled against the brake caliper housing, but I made a fix for that with two-inch segment of a thick rubber band folded double. The friction point is now padded and silent. All that being said, I've ridden in wet conditions a few times and had little to no spray on me, my shoes, or my frame. They do the job well once finely adjusted and installed properly. You just have to be patient.

This is the go-to fender for my winter/rain road bike. They keep me and my teammates dry on rainy training rides, and help reduce the grime on my shoes and chain rings. It is more fashionable to hammer the race bike fenderless in the winter, but F that! Gimme the fenders for my rain rig.

I ride in the rain (a lot). These fenders are great. They were easy to install, don't rattle, and fully cover the tire. They are not fancy, but they do the job for much less than other fenders.

I put them on my touring bike that has 35mm tires. They have all the equipment you need assuming you have the proper mounting locations on your frame. They provide great coverage and look nice too.

I use these on my vintage rigid mountain bike converted with Jones bars and double fighter iii tires. I take it on single track and my commute. The fenders seem to be able to handle a pretty severe beating without rattling. They rock.

I bought these to fit to a 26 wheel MTB running Big Apple tires. The were easy to fit, just needed the stays trimmed due to the smaller wheel size. So far I have not had any rattles from them like I have had with other brands. I can't comment on the long term performance as yet.

These fenders made a huge difference on our 6 day trip on the C&O. The trail was muddy and we weren't. They worked great on the wife's hybrid, but had some issues on my old Fuji Saratoga. The fenders fit tight to the tire, and would pack with mud and sand I need to modify them to work better on the Fuji I also picked up a stick with my rear wheel spokes, and accordioned the fender. Looked like the end of that fender, but no, pulled it all back, made some adjustments and all was good. I'm glad we had them on this trip, they keep us and our bikes clean.

This fender is replacing a set of Planet Bike Hardcore fenders on my touring bike. The Hardcore fenders broke during shipping back home after a tour. I wasn't too disappointed because I wanted the extra coverage of the Cascadia Fenders. I have the Cascadia Fenders on my commuter so I knew how good they are. The Hardcore fenders only broke because I had mounted them in a non-standard way and they couldn't support the weight that was placed on them in the shipping box.

I placed the fork mount of the front fender behind the fork to put the bottom of the front fender as low as possible and get maximum protection.

Put these on a touring bike. The only problem was the mounting bracket to attach to the top of the forks wasn't long enough. It left the fender too far off the wheel for my liking. This was more of a bike problem then a fender problem. The same mounting bracket is on every fender I looked at. It was easily solved with short metal piece I drilled a couple holes in. Very nice looking fenders. Seem sturdy and durable.

I purchased the Planet Bike Cascadia Fenders for use on a dedicated winter bike.

I've ridden on slushy, salty, and wet roads through every month of this past winter in Minnesota.

I've been amazed at how well these fenders completely eliminate spray on my clothes.

As the weather warmed above freezing recently I started using a new bright red cycling jacket with white side panels.

I thought there is no way this thing will stay clean considering the roads have been completely wet and salty.

The jacket has remained completely clean through several recent rides.

I was planning to store the winter bike when I didn't need it in the summer, but I think I'll keep it out just to enjoy riding on wet roads with no spray, unlike my usual road bike.

Installed these with no problems. Well engineered. No more water splatters. Only issue my bike has no chain stay bridge. I can confirm that their tech support (reached by phone) cable tie (furnished) recommendation adequately anchors the rear fender front to the bike chain stays.

Purchased these fenders for my touring bike and they have not let me down. I was especially pleased with the quality for the price. Installed easily and are very sturdy(don't bounce and rub on the tires. Overall length of the fender is perfect, no issue of splash or debris while on my last tour(300 Miles).

I didn't think I could find fenders for my 29er but here they are. Excellent fit and finish. Using stainless steel was very much appreciated. A little trimming is in order. BTW, the front fender may not have axle holes in the right place but you can use the black nylon ties to secure to the forks. Looks and feels like factory.