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Mandy Fender gets custom-shaped to fit your bike

Mandy Fender gets custom-shaped to fit your bike
The Mandy Fender incorporates a memory film, between two layers of bamboo
The Mandy Fender incorporates a memory film, between two layers of bamboo
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Users shape the Mandy Fender using a hair dryer
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Users shape the Mandy Fender using a hair dryer
The Mandy Fender incorporates a memory film, between two layers of bamboo
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The Mandy Fender incorporates a memory film, between two layers of bamboo

Although fenders are definitely a necessity for all-weather bicycle commuters, it can be difficult to get an exact fit. Even if you do buy fenders for the right wheel size, they can still rub against the tire or just look a little sloppy. That's where Bamboo Bee's Mandy Fender comes in – it can be custom-molded to the specific shape and size of each wheel.

The Mandy is made from a proprietary memory film, a layer of which is laminated between two flexible bamboo veneers.

Users start by trimming the fender to size, attaching its fasteners, then temporarily mounting it directly against the tire using included Velcro straps. They then heat it with a hair dryer for five minutes, causing the memory film to expand and become compliant. When that film cools, both it and the bamboo on either side of it hold the shape of the wheel.

Users shape the Mandy Fender using a hair dryer
Users shape the Mandy Fender using a hair dryer

From there, the straps are removed and the fender is mounted above the tire using included stainless steel rods. If users wish to transfer the fender to another bike later on, it can be remolded simply by heating it again.

The Mandy Fender is currently on Kickstarter, where a pledge of US$49 will currently get you a set of two – when and if they reach production. The planned retail price is $99.

Source: Kickstarter

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unklmurray
This looks like a nice way to get a very usable set of fenders.....I LIKE this Idea I would buy this one when it goes retail.......I don't trust Kickstarter!!The ''Kickstarter group want too big of a piece of the pie,you end up giving all your profits to them!! Kickstarter sucks!!.........LOL :-)