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I'm curious about the number of bikes running mudguards. Yes, i understand the benefit of a mudguard in keeping one's gooch dry in some circumstances but also appreciate the negative elements of mudguards. Aside from the minor weight addition, they can make dealing with punctures more fraught and a slight knock can cause rubbing against the tyre or wheel. I would have thought that given that southern European downpours are likely to leave one thoughly soaked in any event, the additional maintenance of mudguards outweighed their usefulness.
Or is it simply audax riders used to running mudguards along with their beards and sandals?