OK, I installed the fenders today... what a pain. The instructions were basically non-existent. But it went on. I see what you mean about the front fender now. I thought it would be a half circle like the rear one, but it isn't. It isn't in the way at all.

The rear rack went on too. What a pain again. It was a Blackburn Expedition rack. Wow. I think it is on there now, and not going anywhere. Are all racks like that to put on? Keep in mind this was my first one, too.