I took a look at my spare SRAM cassette and you are absolutely right. That is really cool, it'll make things easier to clean also. This is my first experience with a freehub and cassette... honestly, it makes me want to throw all of my freewheels out. (but that would be stupid)

So long perfect braking surfaces, it's sad to see you go.

You guys are flattering but the truth is that I don't go to the same lengths as any of you. You all plan your bikes out better than i do, getting things that match and work well together... I've just picked out random bits here and there, it's a real mix and doesn't match job. Also, I really mangled my fenders in the three times that I have messed with them. I don't have the patience to dimple them where the brakes or chain stays are, I just grab so pliers and go to town on them. Anyway, I did such a rushed job installing them the first time around that I have re-worked them three times now.