Bicycle Fender Clip

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I recently added fenders to my commuter/hybrid bike to keep some of the mud off of my butt and bike frame. The fenders came with exactly one clip that did a decent job holding the fender in place, but towards the back of the rear tire, the fender was flopping around more than I liked, so I decided to design and print additional clips. The first design was a straight replacement for the factory clip in case I busted the original. The second design eliminated the tall vertical mounting point and just had two side loops, which is ultimately what I wanted since my plan was to zip-tie the clip centered over the rear wheel. This modification also depends on having some sort of bike rack installed with a vertical post that you can tie up to. The models are designed for a 45mm fender but could easily be scaled to match whatever size you're working with. The design was created in Autodesk 123D by carefully measuring every aspect of the factory clip and then throwing those measurements out, opting instead for an eyeballed 3D model that fits perfectly. I measured the inner dimension of the factory clip with a digital caliper and matched it in my model, while everything else was a guess. Print Settings Printer: Monoprice Dual Extruder Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: Whatever works for you Infill: 100% Notes: I recommend printing with 100% infill. You may also want to print in ABS for some flexibility, but I printed mine in PLA and it's rock solid.