David Feldman wrote:
> In the Northwest, riders splice halves of water bottles onto
> the ends of their fenders for a mudflap effect.
David, you should have said "...a FEW riders..." I find so many Seattle riders ride without any fenders these days, that if it rains I usually can't find anyone to ride behind. That is so rude!
Whoops, off topic.
Those old French touring bikes had it right; Le Fol fenders et. al. came down so much lower behind the front and rear wheels than modern ones. Better for your feet, and the eyes of the rider behind you. More wrap forward of the crown helped keep the blow-back out of your own eyes. Quite civilized. I wonder, is the modern shorter fender due to fashion, or are they just cheaper to make if they're a couple inches shorter?
Mark Bulgier
Seattle, Wa
USA