Originally Posted by
echotraveler
Fenders work for the upward spray, then you add mudflaps for the sludge that jumps to the feet and crank.
Agree.
Originally Posted by
echotraveler
Fenders also make your bike look better...mudflaps are not very sexy, but are worth it.
I think fenders look good on some bikes. I think other bikes may look better with the
right fenders. There are number of bikes IMO that don't look that great with the fenders that are readily available. And I think that there are those bikes where most any fender will detract from their appearance.