Mudguards / Fenders / Mud Flaps

Riding a bike in the rain without mudguards (fenders) is not really a lot of fun on a daily basis. You end up dirty and wet, perhaps with a stripe up your back.

Select mudguards (fenders) to fit your bike. The steel type are usually fitted to traditional upright bicycles. The plastic type have a lower weight and are popular with touring cyclists.

Mudflaps are valuable to have on a bike. When it's wet, they prevent you being sprayed by water from the front wheel, and one mounted on the back helps you to be a good cycling citizen because there is less spray for those following you to ride through.

See also coat protectors and chaincases.