Originally Posted by
dcswan
Let me start with, Sweet ride!! I may be wrong, but even in dry areas fenders may be helpful. I'm in a wet area myself, but even with no precipitation the dirt seems to come off my tires and get into those hard to reach areas of my derailleurs' and such. I like keeping my ride clean, don't get me wrong, I just don't love spending extra time in areas I may be able to keep cleaner from the start.
Actually, you'd be surprised what pledge can do... (It can't keep dirt out of the chain like a fender can though.) It can keep dirt from sticking... and when it does 'stick' it is easily removed... with pledge on a rag. It is about the only thing I've found that'll keep my spokes and rims clean and shiny, and you get a lemony-fresh scent. (But, I still want at least a front fender for new commuter!)