I like bike fenders, full fenders. Practically, fenders can help to keep the rider and the bike cleaner and, when the road is wet, dryer. Esthetically (aesthetically?), fenders tend to complete the appearance and function of some bikes. Some of the textured metal fenders are almost too attractive.

From a negative viewpoint, fenders can be hard to mount correctly, noisy, are easily damaged and can be safety hazards. Fenders can restrict tire widths. How many of you have warped plastic fenders in hot weather, especially when transporting them in closed autos? Metal and plastic can crack, especially when you spend hours trying to achieve that perfect wheel/fender line.

I ride,/have ridden 70's/80's bikes. Many of the most desirable bikes cannot mount fenders due to design limitations!

What about you guys? Do you like fenders? Do you know that recently, a few of the carbon frame manufacturers design some models for fenders? Please provide your pro fender/negative fender comments. Thanks!