Are Bike Fenders Worth It? 

Daily MTB Rider thanks Josh for watching!

Quill Black thanks I plan on it!😃

Focal MTB yes I have noticed that. When I ride in loose rocky areas I hear little pebbles hit the small fender and help protect my fork from being hit and scratched by the small rocks! Plus they look cool 😎

Of course! Glad you found it helpful 😊

Yes- when you ride it make sure to be aware that they built up some of the jumps so they are a bit more lippy!

Haha glad you enjoyed the video!

@@FifeFlow All ordered and due early next week😁

totally! LOL

Oh yes I agree the pine cone grinding makes it sound like you're going faster! Haha

Workhorse MTB Thank You ☺️

Yeah the small fenders do a little for sure. I also have noticed that they are covered with mud too so that is better than ending up on you! Usually when I rock a small fender I wear glasses to keep the mud out of my eyes. I hate that feeling!

I think you'll love it!

I am glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

I agree in the dry they can rock too. When it’s dry I don’t run my big fender but the small one is perfect for keeping the rocks from hitting my fork and etc. 😊

John Johannemann thanks 👍🏼

Thanks Ryan!

I was resistant to fenders for many years, as I ride mostly in dry and rocky desert. However, I encountered deep snow and mud on a recent out of town ride and was noticing the snow and mud was jamming small pebbles in my lower rear pivots, not to mention I was absolutely soaked in snow and mud. Having an ebike, I realized it was time to finally drink the fender Kool Aid. Danica’s video reinforced my needs. Thanks!

I don’t even want to think about that. It was in my mouth and everything 🤢

Blake yes fenders do add a little bit of flare to the look of the bike I agree! 🙂

Adam Vanwinkle hahaha but it does make your bike look sleek 😂

Yeah they are pretty minimal so they don’t do a lot that’s for sure! For really wet places the large fenders are a winner. 👍🏼

Yep, they're just in the wrong place. Mud and such that's getting in your face is coming off the front tire WAY below the coverage of those fenders.

adamelida19 I feel ya! I know it does a little of something because the bottom side is always covered with mud so I know it’s doing a little even though it might not seem like it!

Good point that also is super important. The main reason I have a fender is because here in the PNW you can’t wear any eye wear without it fogging and getting some dirt in the eye while going full speed can turn deadly very quickly 😬

@@FifeFlow I know and I feel your pain! Vision obstruction is not a joke while riding, especially in a fast trail! But, IMHO, you need a combination of fenders to achieve that, that is: the longest front wheel fender u can find (extending also a LOT in front of the fork bridge), like mugguard, mudhugger, etc., as also a gut fender (the one attached on the downtube). Then you may have some results. But NOTHING, can substitute eye protection provided with a pair of glasses/goggles! So, try to find the best fogging resistant eyewear you can or/and anti-fogging sprays/solutions to use (even saliva, as divers know pretty well), because nothing can protect your precious (and pretty I have to admit) eyes better! There's not only mud and dust, there are also branches that lurk around the corner... I've been there and I know and it's not a joke! Just my 2¢. Besides that, I loved the positive energy on the video! ...Keep rollin'!

Yes my friends use them to protect their forks from pebbles that bounce up and cause damage 🙂

tizben I think both the chamois and the saddle matter! I tried a couple different seats and they are not equal. I really like my WTB volt and I know WTB makes women specific saddles but I never have tried them. I would also mess around with the tilt and position of your saddle (forward/ back or tilt counter/clockwise) that can help aid with comfort. I also find that shorts matter a little too but not as much as the seat. I really enjoy my Kitsbow chamois and have been my favorite out of all the brands I’ve tried. Hopefully this helps! Good luck. ☺️

Thank you!

Yes I think the small fenders at least do something! After this video though I am a big fan of the large fenders.

Maybe a lit but mainly it helps prevent small rocks from flinging up in your face. Which is a solid bonus too.

Thanks 😊

Yeah I wear a classic one year round. I think they even look cool, but the long one is nice during the real wet!

Check out my ebike review of the Fezzari Wire Peak out! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-M6G0gofloT8.html I think e bikes can be great for beginners but normal bikes are fine as well. I have fallen off a couple of times and yes I’m still scared of riding certain things, but that’s a great part about biking is that you can progress and there is a safe way to do it. Start easy first on gravel roads then try out some green trails and make your way up from there!

@@FifeFlow thanks,,I ll just be on roads or in a park,no trail paths or anything x

Its a different world for sure. I lived in St. George, UT before moving to WA and I never thought of putting on a mud guard!

It rains in the Bay Area for at least 65 days of year. Your probably from SoCal. Those 2+ months of rain are golden for me. Love riding my hardtail in the wet season when no one else is on the trail.

Haha wise words 😂

Haha yes the MN fender didn’t do the greatest but this also wasn’t the most controlled experiment in the world so my guess is that it does a little but definitely not as much as the XL fender!

@@FifeFlow it was as controlled as any rider would have been riding. Mudhuggers the way to go? but what about mud clogging? Still, thanks for the video, New sub😻

The Xl crud fender doesn’t clog at all. I haven’t had any troubles with it besides it can make a slight sound when I bottom out. Thanks for the sub 😊

Yeah I get that. When I lived in Utah it was that way as well. ☹️

Yeah honestly I think it’s worth it. It is so nice when you don’t have a forever clean up!

O man how do you deal with that type of mud?

@@FifeFlow Plenty of water to wash with! When I went last week, I had to put my 5-10's and clothes in a bucket to wash of the mud and grit before they went in the washer.

Haha not just mountain bike cyclocross people probably get more muddy 😅

Yes I totally agree. 😅 Haha in my newer videos I have the logo super small so it’s less in your face. I am always learning and improving. Thanks 🙂

Fife & Flow I hadn’t noticed it until this video and figured I would mention it. Keep up the good work! 🤙🏼

Yeah. The large ones are worth it but then you have a big plastic thing on your bike 😂

Haha nope 23 actually!

Fife & Flow danggg still a young’en! Nice channel 👍

I am a woman haha