A minor complaint, a minor request.

 

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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Permalink Reply by Duppie on September 28, 2011 at 2:50am

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.

Permalink Reply by Matt T on September 28, 2011 at 3:03am

 

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.

Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on September 28, 2011 at 3:06am
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.

Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on September 28, 2011 at 4:11am

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 . . .

 

Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on September 28, 2011 at 5:11am
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 . . .

 

Permalink Reply by Mike Zumwalt on September 28, 2011 at 5:35am

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.

Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on September 28, 2011 at 7:30am

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



Wave Wednesday said:

Permalink Reply by Rich S on September 28, 2011 at 8:02am

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?

Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on September 28, 2011 at 8:37am
I miss Jill!!!!

Wave Wednesday said:
Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on September 28, 2011 at 8:44am

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.

 

 

 

 

Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on September 28, 2011 at 9:51am

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?

Permalink Reply by Liz on September 28, 2011 at 10:01am

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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