Where I live, it doesn't rain much, so you can get away running a bike without fenders, or mudguards. When it does rain here in my part of Spain, though, the heavens open and you can get a day or two ...

Seen below is an instant bike fender called the Quickfix. It’s a real neat biking accessory since when road conditions don’t call for its use you can unclip it and set it aside. The Quickfix is just ½ ...