Make it three for SKS Longboards.



No fender will keep things clean and dry. Longboards absolutely keep everything cleaner and drier. I get almost twice the wear out of my chains since switching to Longboards

SRAM GXP bottom brackets have no serviceable parts. If you took it apart to "service" the bearings, that's what killed it, not anything else.

In four-seasons, all-conditions use, and commuting up to 30 miles a day, I've gotten over eight years out of a GXP BB. It was still in good shape when I had to replace the crankset. (The pressed-on spider was coming loose.)

Finally, yes, fenders look frumpy. But I'm not out there to make a fashion statement. I'm out there riding to work, trying to stay cleaner and drier in the process.

In all honesty, everyone who sees you riding a bike to work thinks you're a drunk who lost your license. Frumpy fenders won't spoil that image.

Trust me on this: They're not checking out your gear and thinking, "Nice bike. I'd do him."