<p>They really aren’t that necessary. I didn’t put a fender on my bike, as I don’t ride my bike when it rains. In the off chance that it rains while I’m riding my bike, I just bike around the puddles to prevent the water from splashing back. </p>
<p>Speaking of bikes, I highly recommend getting a U-Lock instead of one of a cheap coil lock. If your bike is expensive, I’d recommend using both. I see much more cut coil locks than anything else near the bike racks. Keep in mind that people who steal bikes don’t usually do it for cash, but instead just want to get from point A to point B in a faster manner.</p>