New Raleigh Twenty Project

[BoldonLad]

I've done that with my bikes; strips of leather from an old belt. Keeps the hubs clean. Time was that specific wee belts could be bought for that very purpose, although most hubs etc. were of course chromed steel thus more prone to rust.

In the olden days (say 1955-1962), we achieved the same result with a loop made from string

 

[EltonFrog]

In the olden days (say 1955-1962), we achieved the same result with a loop made from string

I seem to remember something like that on my nans bike.

 

[simongt]

“Sort of classic” is stretching the definition a bit. 😆

Which is why I said 'sort of...' Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.