Originally Posted by
bobbycorno
On one rather damp occasion, I was asked (none too diplomatically) to stay at the back of the group because I had fenders, but no rear mudflap. Only in the Northwest...
Yep, in the Pacific Northwest full fenders and a rear "buddy flap" aren't a necessity
unless you want to ride with other people. The front fender is for you, the rear fender is for the people behind you.