Originally Posted by
JeffS
They're keeping you from calling Seven/Waterford/Moots/etc and having them build you the bike you want?
If you're waiting for Trek to put eyelets on the Madone you'll be waiting a long time. Sales would plummet and I don't blame these companies for selling what the customers are buying.
I get what he's saying but I agree with you in that I don't think it's the manufacturers fault. It would be great if a higher end fender and rack enhanced road bike would also be suitable for a brisk club ride. Problem is that roadies can be a snooty bunch from what I understand and that sort of bike wouldn't exactly be welcomed with open arms.
I know a lot of commuters that have at least two bikes, one to commute on and one or more for their cycling hobbies.
FWIW, my Specialized Allez (road bike) has eyelets on it and I'm amazed to the extent that Specialized went to hide them ;-)