Hey folks,
I am in the market for a commuter bike to get me 13Km each way across low-moderately hilly terrain.
My city doesn't get so much rain (around 100 days per year) but I am still trying to decide fenders or no fenders.
Have narrowed down to a Giant City Cross 2 equipped and Merida Speeder 300.
The Giant has fenders pre-equipped along with pannier racks which I am keen to use.
https://www.giantsydney.com.au/products/giant-cross-city-2-disc-equipped-asphalt-green
The Merida Speeder 300 can have a back fender attached only along with a post-market rack. It also has carbon forks which seems a plus but is about $100 more expensive.
https://www.99bikes.com.au/merida25-speeder-300-silk-dark-silver#406=13&fo_c=3252&fo_k=7634a4ea467a32b06de8d489f3e4d286&fo_s=gplaau
People I have been speaking to have said that fenders aren't always worth the hassle. Can any of you suggest one over the other?
by Some-Formal4271