Originally Posted by
VintageTTfan
what is the purpose of the ring at the back?
Ebay seller says its for "lumbar support" which is ridiculous of course. Must be an "English as a second language" problem. I'm sure he meant lumber support -- you can strap some 2x4s there to bring construction materials back from the Home Despot.
At only $350, I just wish he had more of them. Think of how much lumber me and the wife could bring home if we strapped the lumber to our two bikes and rode side by side.
My other thought was it's for Madison racing -- a handle for throwing your teammate in.
