Kell
Veteran
- Location
- High Wycombe/London
I assume the difference is how you deal with the fold. If you smash the wheel on the ground while folding or in unfolded state this possibly makes a difference to dealing with it more gently and softly like i.e. using your foot to support a softer (but not slower) folding process or putting the folded bike more softly and sorrowfully onto the ground. The one break that I suffered from was when I was in a massive hurry and thus lacked conciousness, smashing the bike much harsher than I usually do.
I've been mulling this over since I fitted this. I don't think it's happening when folding, but when carrying and then putting down. Also, when I put the bike in the back of our small car I have to wedge it in to get it in the boot (it's a Mini Convertible). And it's probably a combination of these two things rather than the folding down which did the damage.
Annoyingly, I liked the black edition mudguards and this new strip does spoil the look. But it's more practical.
What I did notice on your shot of your mudguard is that the supports for the mudguard appear to be on in the wrong order. Was that deliberate?