Which Is The Better Rain Guard Type????
 

what is better a rain guard like this http://velospace.org/files/optimized.jpg or something like this http://velospace.org/files/sidechain.jpg. what do you guys use and why

Umm... the full coverage ones?

More fender, more close to tire, less wet.
Less fender, less close to tire, more wet.

yeah i kind of figured the first kind i showed would have more technical difficulties then the second like getting caught in the tire or something weak like that

Definitely the first one, but I still use the second kind. Super easy to just throw it on when you know your gonna need it, rather than the first one which looks like it's meant to stay on.

Full fenders are (er, can be) inexpensive, lightweight, and just far better at keeping you dry. I like having a mudflap up front for even better coverage and drier feet. Partial fenders are for frames that won't accept proper fenders (e.g. lack of clearance or eyelets) or in cases where the fenders simply must be quickly removable.

And that first bike is gorgeous.

basically my experience is that the clip on fenders will keep **** off of your upper body but not necessarily off your legs where as the full coverage fenders keep you pretty dry all around especially if you have an additional mudflap on the front

Full fenders on track bikes are tricky because of the toe overlap. If you already have some toe overlap, expect it to be much worse once you add fenders. Watch out when you're going slow, you might peddle into your own fender and screw it up.