>>2015008Fenders are great, they keep you and the bike much dryer than you'd be without them when riding in the rain. Being a bong obviously that matters.
But, they look shite, if they are badly fitted they can be noisy and they can rub against tyres. If well fitted however you would never know they are there, except for when you see them.
So back to the aesthetics. They can destroy the look of a nice bike, there's no doubt about that, but if the bike is needed for practical purposes, like commuting or touring, then who gives a shit how it looks? Racks have the same effect, and for the same reason it shouldn't matter if you are using the rack. I have a bike set up specifically for wet weather riding, the fenders are good quality and they are very will fitted. I love them because I only ever ride the bike when I need them. When it's dry I have another bike.
