Originally Posted by
littlewaywelt
Fenders? Nope. I've never had 'em and not interested in getting them. When it's raining I'm going to get covered in wet grime no matter what, so I don't see the point.
I have a CrudCatcher on my frame to reduce front wheel spray a tad and that's all I need.
Is the rain somehow different in Maryland that you get covered in wet grime even if you're using fenders?
I have no problem with getting rained on. I live in the PNW, so I ride in a lot of rain. Matter of fact, I don't even wear rain-proof gear; I just wear warm base layers so I don't get a chill even when I'm sopping wet... But that's just clean rainwater.
My fenders keep my bottles, shoes/shins and drivetrain from getting sprayed with all the oil, cinders, dirt, garbage juice, etc. from the road.
I'm trying to decide if I should switch from my SKS P-45 fenders to Honjo 43mm fluted fenders when I get a Nitto M-12 front rack and Ostrich handlebar bag. Black and chrome just looks too awesome for words.