The best type of fenders and mudguards for bike commuting

Having broken off my front fender early in the winter, I managed weeks without it. But now that spring has brought rain and muddy conditions, my pants are begging for some relief. So I decided to test four different types of fenders to determine two things: 1. Do you need fenders for urban cycling and bike commuting. 2. What type are the best? Here are the fenders I tested (but this is more about the style of fender than these specific models. Make sure to shop around): 1. Axiom Roadrunners: 2. Blackburn Splashboard Combo: 3. Fox Racing Mud Guard: 4. A dirty old water bottle: 2:32 - Full urban-style fenders 5:19 - Clamp-on mudguards 7:12 - Affordable mudguards and the classic used water-bottle trick 9:31 - The clear winner! • Here’s the winter bike I’m riding these days: