I have a fairing but it is on a LWB bent. You don't look through the fairing, but over the top unlike the higher bb ones. I find it helps during long rides, but on shorter rides I always figure "I'm out there for the excercise so why make it easier with a fairing?" so don't use it. Nice on cold days, especially windy cold days. They get scratched a bit but you never notice it. Keep it in a soft case while not in use.