tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post1707457513856109407..comments2024-03-18T08:41:35.438-04:00Comments on Lovely Bicycle!: Woven Dress Guards for Drilled FendersVelouriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-7489192401675549082016-11-27T10:04:18.575-05:002016-11-27T10:04:18.575-05:00Are bracket and clips made of stainless stell?Are bracket and clips made of stainless stell?tallmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16997227771695488681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-55483545191290616022014-01-06T15:07:25.611-05:002014-01-06T15:07:25.611-05:00I would make a few recommendations while working o...I would make a few recommendations while working on this project:<br />1) After marking the fender, remove it. Doing the drilling on the bike risks putting holes in the tires...crap happens.<br />2) On old bikes (like my mom's) I remember seeing brass grommets in the steel fender. This reduced the stress on the laces of the guard, in her case a canvas one. The fender itself can be rather thin metal, and could conceivably chafe the cords.<br />3) I am in the process of making up a set of flat bent-wood fenders for SWMBO's bike, and skirt guards will include the aforementioned brass grommets. They will be clear lacquered after install to reduce blackening from tarnish.<br />I will also be making a chain guard for her bike (and coaster brake Huffy of recent vintage), I'll be making a full guard.<br /><br />You may contact me at grrimm [at] juno [dot] com.<br /><br />BTW, anyone in the Boston area interested in a Srping Tweed Ride?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-90574363967651838072011-10-01T03:50:58.137-04:002011-10-01T03:50:58.137-04:00Hi, was just wondering if it's possible to mak...Hi, was just wondering if it's possible to make your own dress guards as i have an old vintage bike that came with some very old dress guards, half of which were missing. I have bought new elastic to make them, but just wondering whats the best way to go about it all. I like the style of the ones you chose to put on your Gazelle. Otherwise i was just going to go for the simple option.Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15545484754220172080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-68470895259947942422011-07-22T12:18:16.923-04:002011-07-22T12:18:16.923-04:00Amy with Bobbin and Sprocket made me beautiful off...Amy with Bobbin and Sprocket made me beautiful off-white elastic dress guards and I took them to my bike shop yesterday and gave them this page as a reference as to how I would like them to drill the holes in my fenders. Thank you for the reference material and for showcasing Amy's work. She was a dream to work with and went out of her way to find off-white elastic and silver hooks for me.Kim Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412606873654338902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-63760677838875510272011-06-07T21:34:13.929-04:002011-06-07T21:34:13.929-04:00I was freaking myself out thinking about drilling ...I was freaking myself out thinking about drilling holes in my fender, BUT then I realized that I could use black or silver colored binder clips such as http://www.staples.com/Staples-Satin-Silver-Metal-Binder-Clips/product_481323. Small binder clips can be easily attached to the fender where the holes would be. Voila!Daytona Beachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03483312239437048698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-28413860879243452802011-02-01T19:23:48.768-05:002011-02-01T19:23:48.768-05:00In the blizzard going on right now in Chicago, I l...In the blizzard going on right now in Chicago, I learned the hard way that the vinyl skirtguards on my omafiets are not ideal in all conditions. In the incredibly strong crosswinds, they contributed to the back of the bike sliding out sideways a lot. The streets were very slippery, the winds steady at 30mph gusting to 50mph (sometimes I could barely push the bike) and the bike was hard to control. I removed the skirtguards (and front basket) as soon as I got home and we'll see how tomorrow goes. I don't really need skirtguards on a regular basis (I've only worn a kilt once), but if I want to replace them, I'll definitely use a woven version.<br /><br />Dan.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08133717973612191989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-23418129521988489362011-01-07T00:57:07.283-05:002011-01-07T00:57:07.283-05:00Those are beautiful!
My one concern would be that...Those are beautiful!<br /><br />My one concern would be that the netting is too far apart to work for the biggest reason I like my dress guard: keeping various strings and ties hanging off packages on the back rack from getting twisted in the tire. I like being able to haphazardly throw stuff back there and not worry too much about it. While this skirt guard would minimize the risk in that situation, it would not be as effective as a solid guard.Dottiehttp://letsgorideabike.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-51726017414455683442011-01-05T15:33:34.076-05:002011-01-05T15:33:34.076-05:00How do you go about ordering one?I did not see any...How do you go about ordering one?I did not see any on Ant website.<br /><br />Hope this is not too ignorant of a question?:)<br /><br />LeeannAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-15911872652646274022011-01-05T05:33:43.932-05:002011-01-05T05:33:43.932-05:00If the idea of rust worries you, before inserting...If the idea of rust worries you, before inserting the clips you could try to touch every drilled hole with clear nail polish on the inside of the fender (or even use real paint).MDIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10810401918223629618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-47709957052056225562011-01-05T01:26:28.732-05:002011-01-05T01:26:28.732-05:00Velouria : I guess that factory drilled fenders on...Velouria : I guess that factory drilled fenders on old bikes have been painted after drilling, no before.philippenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-8236893877263915012011-01-05T00:22:23.499-05:002011-01-05T00:22:23.499-05:00Those are stunningly beautiful design for a bicycl...Those are stunningly beautiful design for a bicycle owned by a lady. I must say that it is fashionable for its uniqueness. Love it.Cycleops fluid 2 trainerhttp://cycling-review.com/accessories/bicycle-trainer/cycleops-fluid-2-bicycle-trainer/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-63987436885136791732011-01-04T18:14:05.835-05:002011-01-04T18:14:05.835-05:00Clare - The Simeli dress guards (linked in the tex...Clare - The Simeli dress guards (linked in the text of the post) are available in the EU, they ship from the NL. <br /><br />PS: I have a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/dressguards/" rel="nofollow">group on flickr</a> where lots of vintage dress guard pictures are posted, for those looking for pattern and attachment ideas.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-8286399263555903682011-01-04T16:56:17.581-05:002011-01-04T16:56:17.581-05:00Wade--you could attach the two parts with string a...Wade--you could attach the two parts with string at each point. But it would surely slip, unless you also tie each point to a string running along the middle of the fender from tip to tip. However, with all those strings, it may not look so great and there is the issue of securing the string at fender tips.<br /><br />For some reason everyone seems to think that drilling the fender is a compromise of some kind. It's been done for 100 years, if a better system was apparent, it would have surely been invented by now, right? :)MDInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-56241685744995469532011-01-04T13:42:40.389-05:002011-01-04T13:42:40.389-05:00Does anyone make a fabric dress guard that has the...Does anyone make a fabric dress guard that has the two sides attached? Instead of clips or holes and hooks, the tension over the fender could hold it in place. I suppose over time with vibrations it may slip, but a small rubber tube or something to give it grip could be used.Wadenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-74691124936317415962011-01-04T12:24:52.842-05:002011-01-04T12:24:52.842-05:00I've been thinking about doing this to my Rale...I've been thinking about doing this to my Raleigh Roadster since I got her a few months ago, and figured that there was enough clearance to safely drill the holes without removing the wheel, but your post and MDI's additional tips make me far more confident to attempt this now. The bike's so god damn sturdy and indestrutible seeming that I didn't have any qualms about drilling per se, but I can understand others feelings about attempting this on a Pashley or Retrovelo! :) <br /><br />I love the utilitarian look of the skirt guard from ANT which, live your Gazelle, I think would suit a Roadster well. Until now I was thinking I'd have to come up with something handmade, and of likely dubious aesthetic charm... I'll have to find out if he can post one to London or would let me know of a European source!<br /><br />I do also love Bobbin and Sprocket's elegant crochet guards.Clarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-69028322367374197902011-01-04T09:32:15.324-05:002011-01-04T09:32:15.324-05:00philippe - I don't know yet, and good question...philippe - I don't know yet, and good question. But oddly enough, I have not seen much rust around the fender holes of vintage bikes.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-30702494783134394962011-01-04T09:07:57.633-05:002011-01-04T09:07:57.633-05:00O.K. MDI it is. I, of course, was thinking somethi...O.K. MDI it is. I, of course, was thinking something like "Crazy Horse" the great Indian Chief who in 1876 gave Gen Custer his "Comeupance" at the Little Big Horn. I have always liked that name. :^)JimPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-43873897258943893212011-01-04T08:30:54.741-05:002011-01-04T08:30:54.741-05:00How do you deal with rust issues around the holes ...How do you deal with rust issues around the holes ? I guess that on such exposed parts of a bike, un-protected metal should start to rust pretty soon.philippenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-18557473603030889652011-01-04T07:46:22.252-05:002011-01-04T07:46:22.252-05:00Argh! You people and your knowledge of metals : ))...Argh! You people and your knowledge of metals : ))Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-72562163850812302352011-01-04T07:37:12.165-05:002011-01-04T07:37:12.165-05:00MDI is right. The metal in paperclips is soft temp...MDI is right. The metal in paperclips is soft tempered, so they would just end up un-bending themselves after awhile under tension. I've been looking for the hooks used on the Italian guards with no success. Yet. I'll let you know if I come across any.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08236210810344032312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-45105008630038907662011-01-04T01:20:00.702-05:002011-01-04T01:20:00.702-05:00Too soft for what? You mean, you think they will b...Too soft for what? You mean, you think they will bend and change how tightly the cords are stretched?..<br /><br />Walt D - They remind me of those, too. I love the handwork on the elaborate ones.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-22402342630101048052011-01-03T22:50:01.325-05:002011-01-03T22:50:01.325-05:00Paper clips would be too soft. We need to get the ...Paper clips would be too soft. We need to get the special hooks that the italian guards have. I am sure they have a name, and I am sure someone sells them.MDIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10810401918223629618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-19873550789590324232011-01-03T22:29:08.964-05:002011-01-03T22:29:08.964-05:00Amy - What do you make the clips for the fender ho...Amy - What do you make the clips for the fender holes of? Do you think that unraveled paperclips would work?Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-56389394522711669072011-01-03T22:09:52.072-05:002011-01-03T22:09:52.072-05:00Chuckle!! :)) The way these "guards" are...Chuckle!! :)) The way these "guards" are laid out for display make me think of American Indian thread/bead work. Nice, very nice.Walt Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-29050440647213233232011-01-03T21:47:31.228-05:002011-01-03T21:47:31.228-05:00How exciting that you will get to build up a Jacqu...How exciting that you will get to build up a Jacqueline twin! I'm definitely looking forward to following that project. :)<br /><br />Fender drilling still makes me just a bit faint, especially when I think of it in regards to the new Pashley. I wonder if an old Raleigh sports fender would fit on a Princess Sovereign. I've got a spare one of those and wouldn't mind drilling it for the Pashley. <br /><br />cycler - Like Velouria said, I can provide just about any color imaginable, and can make them for both drilled and non-drilled fenders. :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08236210810344032312noreply@blogger.com