Why does this bike have bosses on the bottom of the down tube? What can the bosses on the down tube, next to the front wheel, be used for? The only thing I can think of is a mountain bike style mudguard, but I've only seen ones that clip on. 

Evans' Cycles website.

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I would have to assume those are the...


  Extra Features:
  Tyre clearance for up to 700 x 45c with full mudguard and rack mounts


...that are mentioned on their website. Too far apart and to close to the tire to be anything else really.