I see your bicycle has been having digestive issues
SupaBrunch on
Osprey is also what your backpack said when it got sprayed by mud
U-take-off-eh on
This sub is fender-friendly. Come join us friend.
oakwoooood on
and a rack
Agile-Magician-7267 on
Ass savers win wing works pretty good
dannyparker123 on
Damn! Get that mudguard asap
lagayascienza on
It’s WILD to me seeing so many people on reddit unsure about getting fenders. It seems like the most basic thing to have on a commuter bike.
Comet1O on
Had one on my bike and the connecting arms snapped contacted the company and they sent me a replacement but it was the first half of the rear that didn’t need replacement plus a front fender so it didn’t fit so I’ve been riding for months with partial fenders and my back gets like this constantly luckily it’s water resistant and has a smooth finish so it’s easy to clean.
WhenVioletsTurnGrey on
That pack looks huge! Different conversation, I know…. Have you looked into camera backpacks?
Oceanic_Dan on
A super cheap pair works wonders! https://www.rei.com/product/143418/portland-design-works-sodapop-fender-set
I’ve had em for maybe 5 years now and I’ve kept telling myself I’d get nicer and sturdier* fenders but at the end of the day, they work exactly as I need em and so why bother replacing em ¯_(ツ)_/¯
cheemio on
Just got fenders too because I am so sick of cleaning crud off my frame and clothes and helmet…
It’s a pain in the ass to install proper metal fenders – totally worth it though. Say goodbye to the crud stripe.
Otherwise-Ad7735 on
I can’t imagine what your butt looks like right now
OutsideTheBoxer on
All bike commuters are on an evolutionary path towards fenders and saddlebags. It’s just a matter of how quickly one evolves.
Abject_Natural on
You must be the type to not have any lights on your bike as well but you wear a helmet smh
69-cupsofnoodles on
I can’t use my personal bike to ride to campus. I got a dry bag which is rubbery and easily wipes off
phoenix762 on
I put my stuff in a basket and cover it.
Velocidal_Tendencies on
Such is life as a commuter. The best fenders in the world wont stop you from getting dirty.
But I like to get dirty on my biek so there is that lol
ask_ivan on
Get a bag that you can hose down and dry easily 😀 lots of panniers and cycling bags can do that.
Tasty_Waifu on
For the most part I take them off, but as soon as it starts raining it’s fender time because I don’t like getting splashed by whatever kind of dirt and gunk that lies on the streets. Ew.
Why don’t some people like putting fenders on their bikes tho?
Andybanshee on
Skunk brand
Cowabunga_Booyakasha on
I saw Win Wing 2 being discussed in another post and bought it. Then I see this post. Thank you OP for curing my buyer’s remorse.
mountainofclay on
Go with full coverage fenders. They will also protect your drivetrain and feet. Don’t worry, they’re cool.
GearNerd85 on
If you just get a mudguard you will soon want full fenders because that stain will move from your back to your legs
Muuhammed on
Full coverage fenders are the way to go!
oddible on
Every rider behind you will thank you for full fenders. Mud guards are for mountain bikers. If you’re commuting be considerate please.
UrbanManc on
Also waterproof covers work perfectly
Ahkhira on
Is it spring cleaning time already?
Grotarin on
Ospray
Schleeden on
Or a waterproof bag at least.
Ok_Heron4768 on
I got a rear rack. That serves as a mud guard for me.
relativityboy on
You know that little flap-pocket type thing at the bottom of your backpack?
It probably has a rainguard you can pull out and put over your backpack for situations like this.
The solution was inside you(r backpack) all along….
Note* I’m not sure if they’re still including them but back when I was stocking up – most did… forgot and found out after a situation similar to this. Was a *facepalm* situation
morrison666 on
Doesn’t your Osprey backpack come with a rain cover in the bottom, unless it’s an older model. I have an Osprey Radial I use to commute has one.
lublananom on
I have a few of these [https://int.musguard.com/](https://int.musguard.com/) either rolled around my frames or stashed in my backpack at all times.
LumberSauce on
Get a bike rack, usually has a built in fender! Unless you cant get a rack on your bike 🙂
FicSkull on
Osprey-ed yourself with a bit of dirt, I see
Huge_Violinist_7777 on
That bag probably has a protective cover in a pocket
willyoumassagemykale on
This looks like the guy I was following for a bit yesterday. Pouring rain, no fenders, and he had muddy water all the way up his back and even on his backside. It looked like he’d had an accident. RIP gotta get fenders
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I see your bicycle has been having digestive issues
Osprey is also what your backpack said when it got sprayed by mud
This sub is fender-friendly. Come join us friend.
and a rack
Ass savers win wing works pretty good
Damn! Get that mudguard asap
It’s WILD to me seeing so many people on reddit unsure about getting fenders. It seems like the most basic thing to have on a commuter bike.
Had one on my bike and the connecting arms snapped contacted the company and they sent me a replacement but it was the first half of the rear that didn’t need replacement plus a front fender so it didn’t fit so I’ve been riding for months with partial fenders and my back gets like this constantly luckily it’s water resistant and has a smooth finish so it’s easy to clean.
That pack looks huge! Different conversation, I know…. Have you looked into camera backpacks?
A super cheap pair works wonders!
https://www.rei.com/product/143418/portland-design-works-sodapop-fender-set
I’ve had em for maybe 5 years now and I’ve kept telling myself I’d get nicer and sturdier* fenders but at the end of the day, they work exactly as I need em and so why bother replacing em ¯_(ツ)_/¯
Just got fenders too because I am so sick of cleaning crud off my frame and clothes and helmet…
It’s a pain in the ass to install proper metal fenders – totally worth it though. Say goodbye to the crud stripe.
I can’t imagine what your butt looks like right now
All bike commuters are on an evolutionary path towards fenders and saddlebags. It’s just a matter of how quickly one evolves.
You must be the type to not have any lights on your bike as well but you wear a helmet smh
I can’t use my personal bike to ride to campus. I got a dry bag which is rubbery and easily wipes off
I put my stuff in a basket and cover it.
Such is life as a commuter. The best fenders in the world wont stop you from getting dirty.
But I like to get dirty on my biek so there is that lol
Get a bag that you can hose down and dry easily 😀 lots of panniers and cycling bags can do that.
For the most part I take them off, but as soon as it starts raining it’s fender time because I don’t like getting splashed by whatever kind of dirt and gunk that lies on the streets. Ew.
Why don’t some people like putting fenders on their bikes tho?
Skunk brand
I saw Win Wing 2 being discussed in another post and bought it. Then I see this post. Thank you OP for curing my buyer’s remorse.
Go with full coverage fenders. They will also protect your drivetrain and feet. Don’t worry, they’re cool.
If you just get a mudguard you will soon want full fenders because that stain will move from your back to your legs
Full coverage fenders are the way to go!
Every rider behind you will thank you for full fenders. Mud guards are for mountain bikers. If you’re commuting be considerate please.
Also waterproof covers work perfectly
Is it spring cleaning time already?
Ospray
Or a waterproof bag at least.
I got a rear rack. That serves as a mud guard for me.
You know that little flap-pocket type thing at the bottom of your backpack?
It probably has a rainguard you can pull out and put over your backpack for situations like this.
The solution was inside you(r backpack) all along….
Note* I’m not sure if they’re still including them but back when I was stocking up – most did… forgot and found out after a situation similar to this. Was a *facepalm* situation
Doesn’t your Osprey backpack come with a rain cover in the bottom, unless it’s an older model. I have an Osprey Radial I use to commute has one.
I have a few of these [https://int.musguard.com/](https://int.musguard.com/) either rolled around my frames or stashed in my backpack at all times.
Get a bike rack, usually has a built in fender! Unless you cant get a rack on your bike 🙂
Osprey-ed yourself with a bit of dirt, I see
That bag probably has a protective cover in a pocket
This looks like the guy I was following for a bit yesterday. Pouring rain, no fenders, and he had muddy water all the way up his back and even on his backside. It looked like he’d had an accident. RIP gotta get fenders