Review: Crud ZX Fender
Monday, July 2nd, 2007The purpose of a fender is to keep the mud and water off the riders face and more importantly their eyes. The CRUD ZX offers this protection as well as a sleek design. Combining great looks with its unique mounting system the CRUD ZX has both form and function. Read more inside.
The Crud ZX is a simple design that works quite well. It uses two 0-ring’s to fasten the fender to the downtube of a bike. It’s lightweight at only 52grams so there’s no reason not to run one when the conditions turn nasty. It installs and removes very easily.
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The Crud ZX was designed in Europe (fender of choice for Steve Peat) and they have sold over 1 million of them. It is constructed out of 100% polypropylene making it flexible and durable.
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It comes in three colors to fit most any bike’s style: Clear, Gray, and Black.
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The Crud ZX is a cinch to setup and works as advertised. It keeps mud, debris, roost, and most everything else from the front wheel away from the face.
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The only way the Crud ZX might have some issues fitting to the downtube of your bike is if the shape of the downtube is very unique or awkward. The O-rings are flexible but could prove to be a little bit harder to install depending on the size of your downtube. It’d be nice if they could include some additional bands for wider downtubed bikes.
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At only $14.99 retail, the Crud ZX should be a no brainier in muddy riding or in adverse conditions. It’s easy to set up and offers a nice stylish look. The beauty of it is that it installs and comes off very easily without any adhesives.
For dealer inquirers contact Dave Hemming
davehemming571@mac.com
Phone: 503-233-4248
Cell: 503-724-7120
Fax: 503-233-3390
For more pictures of the Crud ZX fender, check the gallery.
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