I decided to let the LBS do it. They did a good job, but the metal rods on the fenders stick out enough to bump in my shoes if i turn the front wheel more than slightly. Kindof annoying. Is it safe to cut those down and recap them?

Also, the pedals. These are going to take a long long time to get used to. A friend held the bike while i tried to get in and out of them. I couldn't for the life of me get my feet into them without my friend grabbing my feet and forcing it. Same with clipping out. We adjusted the tension pretty lose and it was a little easier, but it took about 10 tries simply to get the shoe to catch in the clip. The kicking out feels weird and it rough on the knees, I tend to pull up the heel when i kick it out naturally. Any recommendations? Everything is a bit awkward at the moment. I wouldn't dare attempt a ride yet.