Originally Posted by
joejack951
Aren't those metal fenders, Dirtdrop? Plastic fenders won't take a permanent bend quite so easily.
On the last two bikes I've added fenders to I've used spacers like those shown in the first pic. I didn't need it for chainstay clearance on the first bike, but on my most recent build I did.
Who besides you and operator is talking about plastic fenders?
I forgot to mention that I used duct tape on the jaws of the pliers to prevent scratching.
I use carbon fiber tubing for spacers. (broken kite rods)