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Reddit mentions of SKS Germany Shockblade II Bike Fender for 29-Inch Bikes
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Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of SKS Germany Shockblade II Bike Fender for 29-Inch Bikes. Here are the top ones.
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29 inch compatible Front fenderHigh quality dual compound dirt board for fork mountingQuick release chuck cone attachment mounts to the steerer tubeEstimated weight 112 g
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 5 Inches |
| Length | 24 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | talla_única |
| Weight | 0.24 pounds |
| Width | 4.8 Inches |
I have a very similar build, but with a Diamondback Overdrive 29er. r/eBikes thread here. I have broken numerous chains, chainrings, etc. along the way and have ridden over 1200 in the past couple months now that I am commuting with my bike.
You mentioned that it will primarily be used for commuting, so paying attention to maintenance is going to be huge. Depending on your terrain and weather type, wheels and brakes are going to be extremely important. I have tried both normal brake pads and eBike specific brake pads and both wear down just as quickly for me. I live in a very hilly area and commute 25 miles per day, so I have to buy new brake pads every other month. I am finally about to have to rotate my tires to make them last a little longer, but I am definitely upgrading from the stock tires to some Schwalbe eBike specific tires soon.
I originally went with the BBSHD 42T sprocket, but eventually bought a 52t chainring off Amazon and snapped it after a couple weeks. On top of that, I dealt with a ton of chain droppage in the beginning. I tried a ton of different things, but none worked. It wasn't until I snapped my old chainring and bought the Luna Eclipse chainring that my chain stopped dropping. Also, make sure your gear sensor is fastened to your bike securely and isn't going to move. Sometimes mine will loosen and stop triggering...which caused my Luna Eclipse chainring to bend slightly because of the gear shift, threw off the chainline, and wreaked havoc on my commute. I am seriously considering upgrading to an internally geared hub soon as a result of most of this (plus to be able to shift while stopped...damn hills).
I carry a bike toolkit with me in case anything happens on my commute (extra chain, chain opener/closer tools, wrench, pliers, air pump). This has saved me a TON of calls to my fiancé to pick me up when I am stranded because I broke something on my bike.
Overall, your build looks awesome. If you're spending that much on your bike, consider trying to get a full-suspension bike. I wish I did.
Definitely make sure you pick up some fenders. I have had quite a few stolen until I settled on these that work great and require a bike tool to be removed. Make sure you get a good pair of gloves too. I took a bad fall once and the concrete burned through my nylon gloves in an instant, but I am still happy I had them on. If you want your phone on your bike, I have tried about 4 different mounts and this one is my absolute favorite.
I have had my bike for over a year, so don't feel the need to jump all in right away. Ease into it. I knew very little about bikes before taking the plunge. It has been a hell of a ride and so worth it. Welcome to the club!
If you are thinking about just using guards and no rain suit/change of clothes then you are in for disappointment, I think.
I commuted on my hardtail for a couple of years and I still ride the city in the rain. I think they're pretty good but I definitely needed a change of clothes both because I sweat like crazy and my lower half would get kinda grimy.
I use these SKS fenders. Definitely kept most of the muck off of me.
Front: http://www.amazon.com/Germany-Shockblade-Fender-29-Inch-Bikes/dp/B008ZTLQKQ/ref=pd_bxgy_sg_text_y
Rear: http://www.amazon.com/SKS-X-Blade-Bicycle-Fender-wheels/dp/B008ZTLQUG/