what do you use for fenders?

[RussG]

just getting a used bianchi cross concept. I'll ride it on the road in bad weather and off road for fun. Anyone have any recommendations for fenders during those really wet days?

[rmwun54]

SKS fenders. They come in black and silver.

[jeff williams]

Treaded tires XC throw way less water than slick\semi-slicks I find.
I just run treaded tires wet season.
Moist crotch, my fave 2 words in the english language.
I'm too lazy to take 'offenders' off.
Enough trouble switching out my tires constantly (I need 2 wheelsets).

Fenders are fine, I usually just run a rear as my front tire is always an aggressive tread.
My knobbed rear throws little water, if I use a semi-slick, I need plastic shorts or a fender.

[2manybikes]

SKS, Zefal, Planet Bike. There is very little difference, they all work fine.

If you want to extend the life of your drivetrain and stay clean as much as possible you need a flexible mud flap almost to the ground. Two thicknesses of tubes will flex over anything even powder snow.

[RussG]

I've heard of wood fenders as well. It sounds kind of strange to have wood fenders on a bike though.

[jeff williams]

I've heard of wood fenders as well. It sounds kind of strange to have wood fenders on a bike though.

Look pretty cool with wood track rims.
Bamboo has been used as tubing as well.