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Review on ๐Ÿšฒ Topeak Defender FX Bicycle Fender: Ultimate Protection for Your Bike! by Micheal Looney

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Great product but they really need to think about making it.

Arrived quickly and well packaged but when I started to install an important part broke. The plastic nut holding the assembly crumbled because the assembly bonded metal and plastic parts and the plastic isn't as strong as metal, so it failed. I contacted the seller and he quickly sent me 2 new assemblies for free. It's been holding firmly on my bike for about 3 weeks now and works wonders in the rain and snow. Great product but they should really consider making it mostly out of stronger metal parts; particularly load-bearing parts. Tip for others: When installing, first tighten the nut a little over halfway to expand the plastic gaskets, which will loosen the metal ring holding the gaskets together for easier installation. This takes the pressure off the plastic nut and makes it less likely to break when tightened, and also allows the assembly to sit tighter on the bike.

Pros
  • Very good price
Cons
  • Incredible piggy bank