Fenders or Fenderless ?

[Crazy Nick]

I bought this 68" Midget for my son a few months back and he's still a few months away from being tall enough to ride it.
I've been looking for these fenders but now that I put them on I think that fenderless is starting to grow on me.
I think fenders look classy and fenderless looks a little more sinister..

So, Fenders or Fenderless ?

 

[MaX-D]

Fenders. You're right, it looks classy. Plus, little kids like to ride thru puddles.

 

[Crazy Nick]

Fenders. You're right, it looks classy. Plus, little kids like to ride thru puddles.

So do big kids

 

[MaX-D]

So do big kids

 

[100 mile howie]

I think the bike looks unmolested and more complete with fenders.

 

[Crazy Nick]

Both ways are original. Deluxe had fenders, standards were fenderless..

 

[musclebikemadman]

I bought this 68" Midget for my son a few months back and he's still a few months away from being tall enough to ride it.
I've been looking for these fenders but now that I put them on I think that fenderless is starting to grow on me.
I think fenders look classy and fenderless looks a little more sinister..

So, Fenders or Fenderless ?

Nick, I think it looks good either way. I would prefer WW with the fenders it can go either way with BW, I'm taking the fenders off my '68 coppertone Stingray. In looking at the pictures it seems the tires are a bit heavy looking for the 16 inch midget bike without the fenders. They seem to kind of lessen the overall look of the tires against the frame. IMO

 

[Pestcontrol02]

Its honestly great either way but.. I like it better without.

 

[jays bicycle barn]

I like the fenders, it makes it look like a deluxe model and when a kid i always wanted as much chrome on my bike as i could get

I bought this 68" Midget for my son a few months back and he's still a few months away from being tall enough to ride it.
I've been looking for these fenders but now that I put them on I think that fenderless is starting to grow on me.
I think fenders look classy and fenderless looks a little more sinister..

So, Fenders or Fenderless ?

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[RAD DYNO]

Back 50 years ago, I rode my coppertone Stingray to school, with all the goody’s. If I was out having fun with bikes, I rode my metallic blue Stingray. That no fenders, no sissy bar. It was for fun & jumping.

 

[Crazy Nick]

Nick, I think it looks good either way. I would prefer WW with the fenders it can go either way with BW, I'm taking the fenders off my '68 coppertone Stingray. In looking at the pictures it seems the tires are a bit heavy looking for the 16 inch midget bike without the fenders. They seem to kind of lessen the overall look of the tires against the frame. IMO

I would prefer WW tires with the fenders too but this is an early year that runs an S-2 rear rim with 2.125 rear tire (like a 20" inch Stingray), but it's literally impossible to find a 2.125 rear WW tire (original or repop). They make WW & BW replicas of the front S-7 Superior tire because that's the same front tire as a Krate so there's more demand for those and since most of these Midgets run S-7's on front and rear there's just not as much demand for a WW 16 X 2.125 tire. Same goes for Runabouts, some have an S-2 rear rim but most run S-7's front and rear..

 

[CDubya]

I bought this 68" Midget for my son a few months back and he's still a few months away from being tall enough to ride it.
I've been looking for these fenders but now that I put them on I think that fenderless is starting to grow on me.
I think fenders look classy and fenderless looks a little more sinister..

So, Fenders or Fenderless ?

I have to vote in favor of fenders. To me, it's a more "complete" look. Of course, if riding in rain or mud, fenders suddenly become very desirable!

 

[markthatcher1]

Fenders. They are great shape, wakes it up some.

 

[Lowe Beau]

If it were strictly racing sans fenders, otherwise they look good on the bike.

 

[markthatcher1]

How ever Nathan wants it. He’s the one gonna be riding around the villa and showing his friends. I know you asked him Nick. He’s the customer.

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

More chrome! It will draw the eye of bystanders & he will get more attention. Most kids like positive feedback. Helps boost self esteem!

Either way, hard to beat a Coppertone Schwinn in good shape. Win/Win either way!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

With fenders.

I also think that he will like it better if you go with a chain.

 

[Chad T]

Just the rear fender is a nice sporty look too. Sweet Midget!