> The Mercier being auctioned on Ebay is built > with eyelets on the rear drops. > Not a very good indicator of a "Team" bike. > Any thoughts to the contrary?
I suppose it depends on which issue you'd like some disagreement. This is surely not a "pro" bike, but if it is indeed reynolds 531 thoughout, it's likely a high quality frame.
As for the eyelets... in "those days" many pro-level bikes had eyelets. The idea was that you'd install fenders/mudguards for your winter training rides. this was especially the case with French bicycles. Amitiés, Fred Rednor - Arlington, Virginia (USA)
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