snafu21

^^^

I was almost called a weight-weenie by a chum at the weekend for riding my bike without rack or mudguards. 'Makes it lighter' I said. The real reason is that the stays get bent chucking the bike into the car and the rack scratches the car interior. Doncha just hate that?

I think bikes look better without them. Unless it's a Mezzo when they have a structural function.

As a possibly non-relevant post-script I sold my brilliant Mezzo earlier this year. I thought its design and engineering made the Brompton's construction look like it came from the Flintstones, and the ride quality at the front was much better for me.

But freed from the need for multi-modal use, I prefer 20" wheels on something I can still chuck in the back of the car. (I live in the sticks.) If I had to use the Tube in London twice a day, I'd probably still have a Mezzo.