Wood fenders or not?

[Robertriley]

I have had these fenders kicking around for a while and decided to try them out on the Lozier. What's your thoughts, On or off

 

[Rambler]

Wood fenders can look very nice on TOC bicycles however those fenders are very modern in design not at all like original wood fenders which are typically more crescent in shape. I'd say it depends on what you are wanting. If you simply want fenders on the bike then those don't look bad and will work but if you are trying to achieve a more original vintage look I suggest maybe having Noah Stutzman make you a set of more appropriately shaped vintage looking wood fenders.

 

[Craig Allen]

The Wheelmen library has Lozier catalogs for 1895, 1896, 1899, and 1901. The illustrations will give plenty of information.

 

[1motime]

Off topic but there is nothing like nice black paint with pinstripes! Well done Great bike

 

[Rusty McNickel]

As a standard, I go by what was issued as original equipment as the bicycle left the
factory.

I agree, to the casual observer those fenders look ok. But to a CABER they do not Look appropriate.

 

[Gladiron]

If you intend to ride it, keep them on. It'll protect the nicely painted frame from road grit and protect the value as well.

 

[Mike Rosseau]

Black pinstripe on the fenders would pull everything together.

 

[Archie Sturmer]

The light-colored wood fenders contrast well with the dark (black) bike; however they clash with the cream tires (also light-colored).
Contrast looks good aesthetically, but one may need to decide on which parts in which colors; how to mix and match.
Perhaps some semi-transparent medium (or even colorful) stain, and varnish, on the wood might look better.
Sometimes the blonde woods look nice too.

 

[MrColumbia]

I agree with only leaving them on if for protection when riding the bike. Otherwise they just don't look right and detract from an outstanding bike.

 

[New Mexico Brant]

Killer bike, buy a pair of NOS 19th century fenders from Jesse and you'll be ready! I hate to be critical but you asked, kind of looks like: TOC meets Ikea.