{"id":12307,"date":"2018-08-21T08:30:12","date_gmt":"2018-08-21T15:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/livetoplaysports.com\/news-press\/?p=12307"},"modified":"2018-08-21T08:25:02","modified_gmt":"2018-08-21T15:25:02","slug":"49n-faceshield-fender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livetoplaysports.com\/news-press\/2018\/08\/49n-faceshield-fender\/","title":{"rendered":"The 49N FaceShield Fender"},"content":{"rendered":"

Teary eyes at the bottom of your favourite bike trail can be a sign of a really good ride… or can signal the need for a better front fender. From the leading edge of mountain bike fenders comes the 49N FaceShield<\/a> fender, a simple solution to an age-old problem. Leave the mud where it belongs, and grab one from your local Live to Play Sports dealer<\/a> today!<\/p>\n

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A semi-permanent front MTB fender isn’t a new concept, but after extensive testing with other options on the market, we found they weren’t quite perfect. After about 20 prototypes and several months to perfect the shape the 49N FaceShield fender brings together all the elements that we look for in a front fender. Testing and development was done over the winter on Vancouver\u2019s North Shore which is well know for it\u2019s dank, dark, wet and challenging conditions. The result meets and exceeds all of our design goals and is an attractive, functional addition for every mountain bike.<\/p>\n

We are particularly pleased with all of the features and technology we have been able to incorporate into the fender.<\/p>\n

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Starting with the \u201cSlopStop\u201d leading edge.\u00a0 Most front fenders on the market do nothing to address the material that is flung out in front of the bike while riding.\u00a0 This material invariably gets blown back in your face, which is simultaneously unpleasant and potentially unsafe.\u00a0 The \u201cSlopStop\u201d leading edge catches up to 80% of this material, making for a much safer and enjoyable riding experience.<\/p>\n

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Further protecting the rider is the \u201cFlopStop\u201d rear section of the fender.\u00a0 The carefully engineered folds provide stiffness to the rear of the fender.\u00a0 During testing we found that some fenders on the market would get caught up in the tire while riding due to excessive flex.\u00a0 The \u201cFlopStop\u201d rear section eliminates this flex and has the added benefit of hugging the fender in closer to the tire further increasing it\u2019s effectiveness.<\/p>\n

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We also incorporated \u201cSealShield\u201d drop section wings around the stanchions.\u00a0 These wings extend out behind the stanchions and help block dirt and debris from piling up on the fork seals.\u00a0 During our testing we noted a vast reduction in the amount of gunk built up around the seals after wet, mucky rides.<\/p>\n

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To affix the fender we chose reusable zip ties. We choose zip ties over velcro as they don\u2019t absorb water and allow the fender to have a much more solid connection to the bike. We are always striving to be as environmentally conscious as possible which was why we chose to use reusable zip ties. The reusable zip ties allow for perfect installation as you can loosen them off and adjust the fit until you have got it just right. If you experience the changing weather conditions that North Vancouver is known for, you’ll appreciate the ability to install or remove the fender in seconds without wasting zap straps. Both the fender and it\u2019s packaging are 100% recyclable.<\/p>\n