Originally Posted by
tjspiel
Having a poll on the effectiveness of fenders is sort of like having a poll on the necessity of lights. If you don't get much rain, fenders probably aren't worth the hassle. .
So, are they effective at keeping rain off the bike?
Regardless of how much rain you get... are the effective at their job?
The OP didn't start a poll stating "Are fenders effective when I ride in the sun 90% of the time..."
He simply stated 'Are fenders effective?"
One must assume that he is asking about their effectiveness at doing their job... which is keeping water off the bike.