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Having made both, I think leather is quieter (with stainless mudguards) - not too difficult to try for yourself?
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Inner tube will break down sooner I think, cork is an option as well.
Use whatever you have, chances are you'll change things up before whatever's in there will fall apart. -
The joy of draping some cow skin over your bike just can't be ignored.
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https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F182296610369
I believe people have used this sort of stuff with good effect, and no cows have to die 👍🏻
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Is longevity the reason for a making a fender washer out of leather, rather than old inner tube?