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Thought fenders were pointless in dry weather until a guy at the light on 5th explained splash back
I always skipped fenders since my ride is only 3 miles and it hardly rains here. Waiting at the light on 5th, a guy on a fixed gear pointed at my back and said the water on the road isn't from rain, it's from sprinklers and gutters, and my rear tire throws it straight up my spine. He said he got tired of a wet stripe on his work shirt by 8am. Got a cheap clip on rear fender for $14 and my shirt has stayed dry for two weeks now. Anyone running a front fender too or is that overkill?
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mila39522d ago
A front fender does a different job, it keeps spray off your shoes and shins rather than your back. Mine keeps my feet dry, but for a 3 mile ride I'd say it's not needed.
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