So, I know this is a bit nit-picky but I just wanted to suggest a little suggestion to my fellow cyclist commuters:

 

Rear fenders are not just to keep your own butt dry, they're also a curtesy to the person riding behind you.

 

The last few days I've had to pass more riders than I wanted to in order to keep my face dry.

 

That's all, thanks!

 

Matt

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Or you can just keep a little more distance. If you get wet from the spray, you're to close to the rider in front of you.

Remember, commuting is not the same as riding in a pace line.

 

While I totally agree in most cases, sometimes when you get caught in the "rider pack" of the early morning commute down milwaukee, It's hard to move further back.


I don't mean anything rude by it, just a thought. Also, I don't think I'm hardcore enough to know what a pace line is.

 

 

Duppie said:

Or you can just keep a little more distance. If you get wet from the spray, you're to close to the rider in front of you.

Remember, commuting is not the same as riding in a pace line.

I have to get close to people to pass them...

Duppie said:

Or you can just keep a little more distance. If you get wet from the spray, you're to close to the rider in front of you.

Remember, commuting is not the same as riding in a pace line.

My problem is opposite.  Since I'm not the fastest rider out there, I get sprayed by people passing me with no fenders.  Happened twice this morning.  I don't realistically think everyone is going to get fenders, so I just kinda accept it as another rainy day occurrence.  Still, it's better than getting the wave from a car hitting that pothole full of water . . .

 

Or passing semi spray ;P

in it to win it said:

My problem is opposite.  Since I'm not the fastest rider out there, I get sprayed by people passing me with no fenders.  Happened twice this morning.  I don't realistically think everyone is going to get fenders, so I just kinda accept it as another rainy day occurrence.  Still, it's better than getting the wave from a car hitting that pothole full of water . . .

 

Yeah and you slow down to leave distance and another person passes you. I don't mind a little rain in the face but the road slime is annoying.



Matt T said:

 

While I totally agree in most cases, sometimes when you get caught in the "rider pack" of the early morning commute down milwaukee, It's hard to move further back.


I don't mean anything rude by it, just a thought. Also, I don't think I'm hardcore enough to know what a pace line is.

 

 

Duppie said:

Or you can just keep a little more distance. If you get wet from the spray, you're to close to the rider in front of you.

Remember, commuting is not the same as riding in a pace line.

Could you imagine the Chicago wind's effect on that thing?



Wave Wednesday said:

It could be the beginning of a new sport! 

 



in it to win it said:

Could you imagine the Chicago wind's effect on that thing?

I miss Jill!!!!

Wave Wednesday said:

I have added a rubber mud flap on my rear fender as a courtesy to my fellow riders...

 

Matt - Just move to the side, no need to pass. They probably don't even realize they're splooge-ing you, even if they have rear fenders. Most rear fenders, except the longest ones made by VO, Berthoud, and Honjo, still spray following riders.

 

 

 

 

Well I've done research too...  I've actually used plastic fenders by PB and SKS, and they aren't long enough...  Honestly, the only fender that is long enough is the SKS Longboard. A mudflap must be added to every other fenderset i've seen.

 

Didn't you just spend a bunch of money on a rain jacket? Why wouldn't you shell out for a solid set of fenders?

I actually removed and gave away my VO fenders in favor of SKS chromo plastic.  My feet have stayed drier and I no longer have to deal with rattling fenders or soft metal bending when I take my wheel off. 

 

I have found many of the VO products are made of inexpensive and/or undersized materials that easily deform or fail and are difficult to install.


Kelvin Mulcky said:

Well I've done research too...  I've actually used plastic fenders by PB and SKS, and they aren't long enough...  Honestly, the only fender that is long enough is the SKS Longboard. A mudflap must be added to every other fenderset i've seen.

 

Didn't you just spend a bunch of money on a rain jacket? Why wouldn't you shell out for a solid set of fenders?

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