What are these mounts for on inside edge of carbon fiber fork?

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I just got a new Tommaso Sterrata.

I commute during the winter so I'm looking to put fenders on. I know I can get fenders that clip onto the fork instead of being mounted, but while inspecting the fork, I found these two screws on the inside edge of the fork.

What are they for? What are they supposed to do, and what can I do with them. Would it be feasible to mount the fender stays on them?

Nathan Knutson · Accepted Answer

They're for full fenders. Many disc road and fitness/urban/hybrid bikes now have them here in order to completely avoid strut interference with the brake. To install the fenders neatly I've been mounting the fender, then mounting the struts sticking off into space in the general direction they'll run in from the mount, then bending one with a non-marring plier or adjustable wrench in each hand to get the strut pointing straight into the eyebolt of the fender, and then bending the other to match.

Correct answer by Nathan Knutson on July 21, 2021

Tommaso · Answer

Tommaso here.
We put them on the fork so riders can install fenders for off road and other adverse weather situations.  Hope you enjoy the new Sterrata!

What are these mounts for on inside edge of carbon fiber fork?

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