Retro Goodness

[just jim]

I've just put new Nitto drops on the tourer, along with a pair of down tube levers and a second hand Carradice Longflap. I must be going somewhere - 1956?

 

[Joe24]

I put a Brooks saddle on my bike, and people in the cycle club think im going back in time!

 

[just jim]

I rather think the Brooks goes without saying old bean!

 

[just jim]

I also like a flask of tea and meat paste sandwiches wrapped in greaseproof paper.

 

[Velorum]

Who needs a Tardis?

A 1976 Dawes Flambeau will do nicely.....

 

[just jim]

Mmmm. A single down tube lever - elegant, understated, nimble.

 

[Velorum]

Mmmm. A single down tube lever - elegant, understated, nimble.

Thank you kind sir. Its not going to break any records with its heavy frame and 27" tyres but its great to ride.

 

[samid]

Here's my tourer:

Nitto stem (and seatpost), Brooks, barends, Nelson longflap, and a steel lugged frame (even though a modern one).
I have thought about replacing barends with downtube shifters, but am not sure about that yet - sometimes, when you're tired and have a heavy load, it is nice to be able to shift without having to take the hand off the bars. Velorum - have you found this not to be a problem?

 

[Joe24]

Who needs a Tardis?

A 1976 Dawes Flambeau will do nicely.....

Lovely
I got given a sprint carrier today. Just one, the person couldnt find the other one, but apparently it was used to take wheels to alot of races.

Oh how i would love an old bike.............

 

[Velorum]

I have thought about replacing barends with downtube shifters, but am not sure about that yet - sometimes, when you're tired and have a heavy load, it is nice to be able to shift without having to take the hand off the bars. Velorum - have you found this not to be a problem?

Ive never tried any other kind of shifter so cant really make a comparison - Ive never found it a problem. Its just a case of whatever you get used to I suppose!

 

[chris667]

(Puts on Crocodile Dundee voice)

"Call that retro goodness? Naw, this is retro goodness"

My Clubman, built in 1948, and still in daily use. I keep meaning to do it up, but I can't bear to stop riding it!

 

[raindog]

I like the fork crown!

 

[just jim]

Nice -interesting rack there.

 

[Campfire]

Never used sprint carriers Joe24, only had one pair of wheels that did for all in summer!!! Aaaaah.

 

[waffle]

im always thinking il go back to downtube friction shifters