Originally Posted by
fuzz2050
Fender installation is always a bit of a pain; each one is different and unpredictable. If this is your first time, stick with a plastic fender, they go on easier. I've used both the SKS and PB fenders, and honestly, once they are on the bike, there isn't too much difference. The metal fenders have all been more of a pain to instal, but once they're in place, they have all worked great.
Fender installation: +1. When we bought my daughter's bike, instead of putting me through the hassle, we bought fenders and had the mechanics install them. They took as long as I would have to install, so I was (a) bored and (b) felt like a master mechanic.
Mount and forget for a long time. Lost a mounting bolt last week -- first time I've worried about a fender on a ride in a dozen years. (Got home with a twist-tie from a bread bag!)