nice bike. I've toyed with the idea of removing the fenders on a cpl bikes, but it was such a hassle getting them on, I just left them. I suppose since I have them set up just right it would be a simple matter to remove & reinstall?
btw you might like mini clips, basically a rat trap without the strap & with the top tab with the strap loop cut off, or just buy off the shelf mini clips. these are not mine but shows what they are pretty well