dirtboard

dirtboard
 n.— «Up front is the Shockboard ($19) which utilizes an expanding wedge that fits into the bottom of the steerer tube. Once the wedge is secured, simply slide the fender, or dirtboard, as they’re called over there, into the slot until it clicks.» —“SKS X-Tra-Dry Fender” by Chris Cosby Dirt Rag Aug. 7, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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