I have a pair of Bleumels plastic fenders that I bought in about 1985. I haven't ridden with them every day, by any stretch, but they've held up quite admirably. Without looking to get "the best" I think I've noticed that plastic fenders hold up better than metal fenders. They don't dent. They just get out of the way when whacked.

Prices on fenders are a bit dismaying, and money is tight this summer. I'd like to buy another pair, as I now have five bikes, but I'll hold off for now.

If you had to buy fenders for a bike, what would you buy? The aluminum ones that Velo Orange has look great, but they can dent, right? And I'm thinking I actually like the look of plastic fenders better!