IME the pleasure of riding without mudguards is vastly surpassed by the discomfort experienced when you go for a ride where should've had the refitted.
What are these discomforts you speak of?
Plus mudguards look awesome. Reason enough to leave them on.
I'm not sure I made myself clear. I don't like to get soaked if I can help it, which is why I end up with mudguards on all my bikes.
I've also found that they help keep dust of the drivetrain in really dry conditions.
@Tijs started
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IME the pleasure of riding without mudguards is vastly surpassed by the discomfort experienced when you go for a ride where should've had the refitted.