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Fenders · SKS

SKS Bluemels 65 U Full Fender Set (26/27.5/29-inch)

SKS Bluemels are the classic full-coverage commuter fender, and the wide 65 mm U version is the one sized for modern hybrid and e-bike tires on 26, 27.5 and 29-inch wheels. They use SKS's secure stay clips that release in a jam, the plastic is durable and quiet, and the coverage is long enough to keep the spray off your feet and the back of your jacket. They need eyelets at the dropouts and a crown mount; bikes without them need the clip-on version. Fit is straightforward on a rigid frame and more involved with suspension.

27.5 and 29-inch commuter e-bikes with eyeletsRiders who want proper full coverageReplacing rattly generic fenders

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Key considerations

  • Check tire width against the fender width (65 mm suits tires up to roughly 2.3 inches — verify the current SKS spec for your tire)
  • Requires dropout eyelets and a fork crown hole
  • Trim stays to length after fitting
  • Not for 4-inch fat tires

Pros

  • Durable and quiet
  • Safety-release stays
  • Long coverage

Considerations

  • Needs eyelets
  • Pricier than generic
  • Fat tires not supported

Compatibility notes

  • 26, 27.5 and 29-inch wheels with tires within the fender's width rating; frames with fender eyelets and a crown mount

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