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Fenders for the nasty stuff - likes and dislikes?

I'm going to be attempting to commute to work throughout winter for the first time this year. Roughly 98% of my commute is on the lake front path and a co-worker does a similar albeit shorter commute coming down the path from the north end (I'm going from Hyde Park). Anyway, his bike is a crappy and old but serviceable Specialized hybrid. He counts on his rear rack (with a little home-made plastic extension), to keep the crud off his backside. On the front he has one of those fender shield things zip-tied to his down tube. I'd like to put fenders on my bike (currently have a rear rack with solid middle panel), on the front and rear. I have a pretty nice looking bike so I'd like to go for some fenders that look a little more sporty and sleek, without going to full fenders like are on lots of touring bikes or heavy duty commuters. Any suggestions? I like the looks of the SKS Beavertail fenders but the single mounting point seems like it wouldn't be too secure. Also, the rear fender has to be able to fit underneath the rack, so I think that rules out those clip-on mtb/full-suspension type fenders that I see on a lot of bikes.

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Permalink Reply by Lanterne Rouge on September 5, 2011 at 9:04pm

Anyone tried these yet, or given them a look?

 

http://www.topeak.com/products/Fenders/DeFenderR1_R2_Set

 

I am looking at them because they don't require eyelets, which my bike doesn't have. They look pretty easy to install, and aren't inherently ugly.

Permalink Reply by ilter on September 9, 2011 at 10:42pm

i have full fenders and mudguards, but none saved me when splashing lake waves gave me a second morning shower last thursday. water dripped from inside my helmet as i was taking it off at my destination :)

this will be my first attempt to commuting via LFP in winter, and I am already looking for alternate inner routes.

Permalink Reply by Gin on September 12, 2011 at 11:34am
Would be great to see you all at next week's Bike Winter Kick Off/Sticker Release Event: http://www.thechainlink.org/events/bike-winter-kick-off-workshop-an...

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