Originally Posted by
chriswnw
My commute is seven miles each way in rainy Oregon, and I did fine with Planet Bike's half-assed race blades. Numerous riders here, my roommate included, don't seem to require more than a backscratcher with no front protection to speak of.
What do you mean by "did fine"?
I've got SKS P50's (and a rear rack) on my Muirwoods 29er, and every time the roads are wet I get road sludge all over my back and drivetrain. Are the roads that much cleaner in the city?