I bought a new Surly Cross Check and there is much space between the top of the tire (front wheel) and the bottom of the fork where one would typically mount the fender. I have 700x32 c wheels/tires. If I mount my fenders up at the bottom of the fork there will be about 2.5 inches between the fender and the tire, which is aesthetically unpleasing. Is there some sort of spacer to use to mount the front fender closer to the tire?

Also, most videos show one using the bolt which holds the brakes to the crown of the fork through the "L" bracket on the front fender to mount. However I have traditional cantilever brakes, so there is only a hole where you would mount other types of brakes. Does a bolt typically come in the mounting hardware package of most fenders?

Mark from Rivendell has a superb video showing, up close, how to mount the SKS Longboard fenders, however the bike uses different brakes and there isn't the large clearance between tires and fenders. I sent him an email late last night asking the same things.

So wise women of TE, give me your thoughts. I am leaning toward installing the SKS Longboard fenders in "Beige" on my Robins Egg Blue Surly.

Thanks