🚲 Topeak Defender FX 279ER Front for 27.5-inch to 29-inch Wheel Review

Glad to use this when I decided to ride on a windy rainy day. But just 30 minutes later, the front fender broke and fell off. Such a weak product.

Now they are mounted on two of my bikes. A great option for full suspension bikes as they don't require chainstays on the swingarm or fork on the wheel hub. I will buy more as the place allows more bikes.

This is the best fender I have found to install WITHOUT damaging the fork/fork decals. Good product. I had to modify it with a dremel but it fits perfectly and is very strong once tightened. Very important.

I fitted this to my Sur-Ron and it took 1 ride. The front fender came off. It's only attached to a cheap and flimsy clip that broke (plastic). It might be fine on paved roads, but definitely not on single lane roads or speeds over 35mph. Required trimming of rear fender for installation. Cheap plastic holders made it possible to move the wing.

I bought this a few months ago it broke for me. And can no longer be returned or replaced. It was fairly easy to install other than the fact that the screw nut is simply molded in plastic. So I was nervous about tightening. It then came loose after a few rides and eventually fell out. This can be a serious hazard when moving. In the end, I found that it's better to check and "reset" the steering column before every ride. I took it off for a bike shop and when I tried to put it back on the…