Originally Posted by
lambo_vt
I think a true minimalist approach would be to walk everywhere.
No, the true minimalist approach would simply be to go nowhere.
At any rate, a "minimalist" philosophy is not a valid excuse for not using fenders (or brakes) on a commuter bike. Usually it boils down to the rider not liking them because they ruin looks of the bike or some similar nonsense. The OP admits this. Its still stupid.