I find this ironic, considering the strong element of environmentalism among cyclists. Driving to a trail, then driving back does nothing for the environment. To really do some good, one has to substitute cycling for driving - ride to work or school, shopping, errands. For these uses, mudguards and racks are needed, and these are much more easily mounted with eyelets. Are there no popular MTB or hybrid models with eyelets?
Regards,
Jerry Moos
don andersen wrote:
> I just like to point that out every once in awhile. I think its great,
> especially coming from Upstate NY. The only way to get fender eyelets now
> is to purchase a cross bike. What manufacturer would dare add such useful
> yet blasphemous appendages to a racing machine?
>
> Don Andersen
>
> >don andersen wrote:
> > >
> >(snip)
> > > Interesting, and
> > > probably pointless note, if any of you have the "Intimate Portraits of
> >the
> > > Tour de France" book; look at the Bernard Thevenet chapter. There is a
> > > picture of him laying on the ground after his 1972 fall. Behind him is
> >a
> > > picture of his Peugeot, apparently held up by a fan or a mechanic. Look
> > > closely at the rear dropouts and you will notice fender eyelets. A team
> > > mechanic could have filed them, could they not?
> > >
> > > Don Andersen
> >
> >
> >Fender eyelets on a thoroughbred racing machine?
> >
> >A must have for winter training with fenders back in the not too distant
> >past. Look at the TdF photos of the 60s and before and most have
> >eyelets.
> >
> >Chuck Schmidt
> >South Pasadena, California
> >http://www.velo-retro.com (NEW list of reprints and T-shirts)