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Partly because so few road bikes are built to accept mudguards?
I was extremely annoyed to find that I couldn't get crud catchers over 25c tyres on my Lynskey. So I've gone through a whole winter annoying not only myself but other riders as well.
Now I'm in a dilemma as to whether to try again with 23c tyres or go for n+1 solution, and get a quick winter bike. Or try to keep up with the Sunday pack on a Cross Check.... It's hard enough as it is.
ChasnotRobert-
Or get long drop brakes and 650b wheels, then you can fit mudguard and still be lighter than your original set-up, like this Trek road bike converted to 650b, room for 38mm and mudguard.
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My mudguards were an absolute pig to fit: I have to deflate the rear tyre (25c) to get it on, and even then it's a squeeze. I suppose it does mean no one is nicking the wheel easily haha.
edscoble
dirac
Why don't people have mudguards on their bikes? Wet arse, greasy back. It will rain on and off all summer so why not get mudguards?