Mountain bikes are awesome. I even think that they�re awesome when used as commuters or touring bikes. One problem though; manufacturers include suspension-corrected forks so the frames are compatible with standard travel suspension forks. This is all well and good until a person wants to mount fenders. The front fender sits way up off the tire, rendering it nearly useless. The Fender Flute won�t drive the rats out of Hamelin, but it will provide a lower mounting position for the front fender and allow for better, more effective performance.