no mention of regulations for bikes in the motor paced paragraph of the race regulations except "The bicycle and the moped (derny) shall be submitted to the Equipment Unit for approval at least 15 days before the date of the attempt.". might be the reason why the bike looks like it does.
Paul Gerrard interview (with pics of 'proper' stayers' bikes) here
no specific mention of stayer bikes in the bike regulations.
no mention of regulations for bikes in the motor paced paragraph of the race regulations except "The bicycle and the moped (derny) shall be submitted to the Equipment Unit for approval at least 15 days before the date of the attempt.". might be the reason why the bike looks like it does.
Paul Gerrard interview (with pics of 'proper' stayers' bikes) here