↑This is a limited edition simple rear fender
that inserts into the saddle rails of an Ascenders.
The distributor's stock is already sold out,
but there might still be some in circulation.
So I took that rear fender and
modified it using the same method as the Wakuwaku original saddle bag creation kit (→here)
↑I said that was different, didn't I?
I adapted it to the Topeak QuickClick base.
The part on the saddle rail side in the image above
is called an F25 Fixer,
but the F33 Fixer mentioned in the latter half of that linked article
—the one that extends backward—
might have been a better choice.
GOT A BIT LOST?
「Did you get a little lost?」
The reason I did this was because
when you insert this into the saddle that fits this fender,
the black cat definitely ends up hidden behind the saddle.
I recently bought the front fender from the same series.
This one is still readily available.
The mounting method uses a band wrapped around the frame's downtube for attachment,
and without protection, there will eventually be fine scratches from contact,
so I can imagine why it doesn't sell as well
as the rear fender.
「Do you need directions?」
「Stops by the Peace Embassy」
On the back side of the fender
there was a sticker showing
the "original" mounting method,
but this time I'm using it to change the design
of the dedicated front fender for Niner (→here)
that has no contact except at the fork crown mounting point.
The template is the fender itself, so cutting it out is easy.
The tedious part in mass production is the brackets.
The necessary holes are made with a soldering iron—
a tool you'll find at any shop.
Done.
Between the front fender's bracket and the fork crown,
I've sandwiched one washer,
so this is the only contact point—
the fender basically appears to be floating.
Front and rear fenders are now adorable.
The design cohesion looks great too.
But I'm only commenting on the "cuteness"
and the "design unity,"
so don't mind whether it actually matches my bike or not.