Originally Posted by
Citoyen du Monde
The old Italian "shorties" were not shorties but rather only a small portion of the full mudguards that because they were bolted in place were simply left on when the larger section was removed for races (and re-installed for training).
I have always wondered about that.
Thanks.
That makes sense! I could never figure out what purpose a short section of fender could possibly serve by itself, way out in front.