Bicycle Parts - using a combination with a 26" bent springerfork and a 26" front fender,

Many people really want to have a 26" bent springer fork on their bicycle because of the stretched out look it creates.
The front fender braces may rub onto the front tire when turning, to minimize this bend the fender braces out
away from the tires as much as possible, and lift the fender itself on the wheel axle as high as possible. 

A 26" straight springer fork will not require any bending of the front fender braces - CLICK

See photo below.

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Lift the fender itself on the wheel axle as high as possible.