Originally Posted by
chaadster
I know the Longboards are nice, but one should be able to appreciate that a quarter pound here and a quarter pound there, it all starts to add up to real weight which, at some point, makes a difference. Maybe it’s when you’re grinding uphill, or maybe it’s when you’re hefting your bike onto your bike rack. If you can get the same looks/durability/coverage for 200g less, why not?
Holy crap, we're talking about
fenders, for crying out loud; I think my legs can handle 200 grams on a climb. Longboards are widely available, inexpensive, quiet, and easy to set up, remove, and reinstall. But by all means, you do you.