Dropping the front mudguard height (cyclewings)
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Has anyone dropped the gap between their front wheels and the front mudguards? At the moment, mine has a whopping 50mm gap, which acts as an air brake. I want to mount the mudguard right on the tyre, a la sports 2000 cars.
I know of a few people who've modified their front stays, but can't find anything on BC on this.....
I know of a few people who've modified their front stays, but can't find anything on BC on this.....
Surely you would need to cut the wingstay, shorten it and re-weld it back in place at a shorter length.
You would need to make sure that it's not too close to the wheel though as you don't want a puncture/rubbing if it gets compressed at speed.. (you might need to mount the cycle wing in a different way to using bolts...
You would need to make sure that it's not too close to the wheel though as you don't want a puncture/rubbing if it gets compressed at speed.. (you might need to mount the cycle wing in a different way to using bolts...
GFWilliams said:
Surely you would need to cut the wingstay, shorten it and re-weld it back in place at a shorter length.
You would need to make sure that it's not too close to the wheel though as you don't want a puncture/rubbing if it gets compressed at speed.. (you might need to mount the cycle wing in a different way to using bolts...
Agreed. The tyre and wing stay will move together, so even if the tyre suffers a deflection, it will most likely happen around the contact patch. My wings are bolted but using a fully flush countersunk mounting. Nothing to catch on the tyre!You would need to make sure that it's not too close to the wheel though as you don't want a puncture/rubbing if it gets compressed at speed.. (you might need to mount the cycle wing in a different way to using bolts...
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Caterham cars
online store
search for "wingstay"
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Caterham cars
online store
search for "wingstay"
https://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/product_info.php?p...
sam919 said:
That actually seems quite good value!I might have to try and persuade my dad to put them on
I've shortened a few pairs. I can't comment for non-standard cycle wings, but .....
Identify where the cycle wing meets the leg of the stay (usually the angled bit), then cut slightly above this - the welded section will then be hidden when you fit the new cycle wing. Remove 20-25mm from the bit you have cut off, grind a chamfer on the parts to be joined, then weld the sections together WITH A SUPPORTING ROD INSIDE. If you don't then expect at some time one of your welds will break - it may happen when adjusting the angle when fitting to the car. Grind smooth and paint, then fit new cycle wings (the bolt holes won't line up on the old ones).
Be careful you don't shorten them too much - you still need to get the wheels on/off under the lip of the cycle wing.
Stu.
Identify where the cycle wing meets the leg of the stay (usually the angled bit), then cut slightly above this - the welded section will then be hidden when you fit the new cycle wing. Remove 20-25mm from the bit you have cut off, grind a chamfer on the parts to be joined, then weld the sections together WITH A SUPPORTING ROD INSIDE. If you don't then expect at some time one of your welds will break - it may happen when adjusting the angle when fitting to the car. Grind smooth and paint, then fit new cycle wings (the bolt holes won't line up on the old ones).
Be careful you don't shorten them too much - you still need to get the wheels on/off under the lip of the cycle wing.
Stu.
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