Installing metal fenders is always a massive pain. In the PNW it’s worth it.

Somervillebikes has a great guide to doing it. Worth a pre-read if you’re gonna install Honjos yourself:

[Part 1: achieving a proper arc radius](https://somervillebikes.wordpress.com/2020/03/01/how-to-install-metal-fenders-part-i-achieving-a-proper-arc-radius/)

[Part 2: stress-relieving before mounting](https://somervillebikes.wordpress.com/2020/03/03/how-to-install-metal-fenders-part-ii-stress-relieving-before-mounting/)

[Part 3: dimpling the fenders](https://somervillebikes.wordpress.com/2020/03/12/how-to-install-metal-fenders-part-iii-installing-the-stays/)

[Part 4: installing the stays](https://somervillebikes.wordpress.com/2020/03/25/how-to-install-metal-fenders-part-iv-installing-the-stays/)

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I think the biggest issue is people think of metal fenders in two dimensions, when really it’s all about shaping sheet metal. It’s very reactive: a bend or adjustment in one spot *does not just adjust one spot:* it changes the shape of the entire fender. I find getting twist out of them the most challenging part.

Well done! Full wrap close-hauled fenders.

Very nice! What front rack is that?

IDK, I like my plastic SKS fenders. Fenders are totally worth it for shitty weather though!

Those metal ones do look nice though…