Thanks for tuning in today we're going to be reviewing the Topeak FlashFender DF bike rear
fender. [Music] The Topeak FlashFender DF is a fast and easy tool-free rear fender that's
basically designed to work with the Duo Fixer mounting system. It slides into the top of the
Duo Fixer bracket or the bottom using an optional adapter and this is a nice convenient rear fender
that's perfect to protect you from rear tire spray especially if you live in a climate where
you don't typically see rain. You can see packaging is very simple you have the fender zip tied to
a little cardboard backing. The instruction manual hidden behind it and basic specs and instructions
written on the back of the cardboard so lets go ahead and take this off and go over the specs.
Retail price on this is $12.95 so it's very affordable. It's obviously a rear fender so it
sits on the back of your bike and protects you from spray but not riders behind you.
It has a simple plastic origami construction so you can see very flexible
and very lightweight so this is great for people living better climates don't typically
see rain and just want a little protection for an occasional rainy day. This is also Duo fixer
compatible obviously which is one of the big selling points and you can see the bracket here
which is included with it. You also have an optional bottom adapter which would utilize the
QuickClick bottom slot but you'd have to purchase the FlashFender DF Deluxe to currently purchase
that. In terms of what comes with this obviously you get the Duo Fixer bracket included you see
top slot and then you QuickClick bottom connector. You have the instruction manual here on the bottom
of the packaging that just shows you how to install it and basic multi-language instructions.
Now take a look at the weight of the FlashFender. The fender by itself
that comes in at 28 grams. They're very light and then obviously you're going
to need a Duo Fixer bracket so the one included weights 32g.
Now take a closer look at the fit and finish of the FlashFender DF. Topeak offers this in two
different colors you have a transparent variation and also this black one. It's very simple design that's
just a little plastic construction very flexible you have Topeak on the adapter and then DF written
here on the bottom so very simple. Out of the box this is actually flat as you can see so before you
install it you actually want to push down along these little fold lines and give it more in that
triangular shape for additional protection so you can see this it's very reminiscent of the
Ass Saver Style Fender so simple instead of going to the saddle it actually attaches to this adapter
which is just connected by a little bolt and that goes on the top slot of the Duo Fixer mount.
This goes on your saddle rail so you can see sits at the rear of your saddle and then you get the
top and the bottom slots. We have a full video on the Duo Fixer series as well this is just one of
the many accessories. So with the FlashFender DF it's actually designed to go right on the
top so you slide it in so you position this correctly and then it slides in the plastic
and there's a little tab here which is released by pushing down the quick release button.
So you can see there's a little Notch there and that's what holds it in place so very simple
and they also have an optional adapter if you wanted to attach it on the bottom slot but
with this configuration you could put a saddle bag tools and other accessories right on the
bottom with this QuickClick connection. Then utilize the top for your fender so obviously it's
not equivalent to a full Fender setup instead this just protects your rear from the spray and does a
good job at it because it actually is right behind the saddle so any spray that's coming out gets
blocked. It's mounted very high so saddlebags rear Radars are not blocked by the setup
so great idea and at only $12.95 it's very cheap removing it's very simple too just push down and
then you're ready to go again so you can easily switch between good weather and bad weather. [Music]
Let's take a look at the Duo Fixer on the bike. Here you can see that on Decathlon Triban RC520.
We have the SideWedge saddlebag underneath it and you can see the fender just slides in the top slot
to remove you just press the quick release button on the side
and then you can swap it out for other accessories like the TailLux.
So you can see I use the same top slot swap it in on a nice day and then your free of fenders again.
To reinstall again really simple so it's a really great setup especially if you have multiple bikes
and you just want a fender temporarily so again just slides in and you can see it's
nice and lightweight and gives you good protection. Compared to a full Fender like the SKS Bluemel
underneath it doesn't protect riders behind you but it keeps your backside nice and dry.
Now let's go over the pros and cons for the Topeak FlashFender DF. What we like about it
is the fact that it used a quick release mount on the top slot of the Duo Fixer bracket it's a very
easy to put on take off. It's also a very simple and lightweight one-piece design so you don't
have any extra additional parts or adjustments required. Even though it's simple it protects
you from spray from your rear tire and keeps you nice and dry so it's a great option if you have
intermediate rain or you just have a road bike and you don't want to put big fenders on there.
There's really no cons on here aside from the fact that it does use the Duo Fixer bracket so
as long as you don't mind that you can always run the fender. Taking everything into account
would give the FlashFender DF a 9.7 out of 10. It's a nice simple Duo Fixer fender that's easy
to mount and easy to take off. Thanks for watching this review don't forget to like And subscribe you
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