I have a Shimano 100GS (Omega) - which there is no online documentation for that I can find. It's in decent shape, but after riding 10 miles in misty showers today, I realized I should probably put a fender on the rear wheel at least. (Muddy butt, no thank you!)
My problem is that I am starting to commute to save money, not spend it on the bike. I've looked around these forums and other cycling forums for ideas that I think would work, but haven't found any that would fit my needs and isn't ghettofabulous looking.
Ideally this magical DIY fender would also eventually be able to support a DIY rack to hold my backpack ---but definitely not a requirement as I feel asking for just a decent fender solution is overreaching.
I attached some pictures of the rear of the bike for anyone who's willing to help me brainstorm:
My problem is that I am starting to commute to save money, not spend it on the bike. I've looked around these forums and other cycling forums for ideas that I think would work, but haven't found any that would fit my needs and isn't ghettofabulous looking.
Ideally this magical DIY fender would also eventually be able to support a DIY rack to hold my backpack ---but definitely not a requirement as I feel asking for just a decent fender solution is overreaching.
I attached some pictures of the rear of the bike for anyone who's willing to help me brainstorm: