Since it will be a commuter, I was going to put fenders on it. I found a set of SKS P45s on Amazon for $20! Occasionally, I have to remove the front wheel.
1) Is it tough to get the wheels on and off with fender? It seems the rear fender would be much more functional than the front.
If the fenders are installed properly and the right size getting a wheel off is no different with a fender than without. and having enough room for fenders on a LHT should be a non issue
2) Is it a terrible idea to just run the rear fender and leave the front off?
Actually your front is more important than the rear one (Ill always run both) a rear rack that has a solid top can substitute as a rear fender. the front however keeps road crud off your chain/chainwheels, feet and downtube and sheds lots of water when you ride through puddles especially if using a long mudflap.
I use a very long leather flap in the front thats onLy a few inches off the road.
hope this helped
"John"
Last edited by JOHN J; 07-29-08 at 12:27 PM.