Front mudguard/fender for Q 559

[Gromit]

I've been thinking about getting mudguards (fenders) for my new Q V3 559.

Has anyone tried the Topeak DeFender RC1 front mudguard? Sadly, so far, I've only found it as part of a set with the RC11 rear mudguard which wouldn't work on a Q 559 IMHO.
I guess that I'll just have to buy the set and give the RC11 to a friend with a diamond frame bike?

My rear mudguard will most likely be the Topeak DeFender M2. There was an earlier post on the forum about that one.

 

[billyk]

why not use regular (full) fenders?

Why not use regular (full) fenders?

A fender extending forward of the steering column helps keep your drive train clean. A normal fender fits very well on the rear wheel. What's the problem?

But ... on the Quest 2 at least, there isn't much clearance under the steering tube in the front. I thought this was improved on the Q3. For the Q2 I had to cut away a hole in the top of the fender to get it to fit.

See photos in my post at "?Somebody needs to start this thread: My Quest mods" (2012-11-25). Not focused on the fenders but shows them.

BK

 

[Gromit]

Aesthetics/weight

Hi BK

I want to be able to remove the mudguards (fenders) quickly either for folding or just for aesthetic reasons/weight. I've removed the folding carrier on my Q3 for example.
Yes, the Q3 has plenty of clearance under the steering tube at the front.

 

[Gromit]

SKS Beavertail

I used the front mudguard from an SKS Beavertail set. I already had the set in hand.

I did remove some of the surplus metal from the bracket however.

I went with the Topeak DeFender M2 at the rear.

 

[H in OH]

Results

Curious about results with the Beavertail there. Do your feet and lower legs still get sprayed from being on the pedals in front ahead of the fender?

---H

 

[Gromit]

I haven't really tested the

I haven't really tested the mudguards much. I will post more info here at a later date.