What old cycling technology don't you ever want to see again?

[GuyBoden]

In contrast to the other thread.
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/w...logy-etc-would-you-like-to-see-return.275229/

What old cycling technology don't you ever want to see again?

I'll start the ball rolling with 1970's Cowhorn handlebars, uncomfy saddles, cotter pins, short mudguards and brakes that don't stop.

 

[Darius_Jedburgh]

Unequal size wheels.
Downtube or bar end shifters.
Acetylene bike lights.
Rod brakes.
Lamp brackets on forks.

 

[Drago]

I still own a tracker with cowhorns!

 

[Eric Olthwaite]

Also from the 1970s...

 

[PpPete]

Is contrast to the other thread.
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/w...logy-etc-would-you-like-to-see-return.275229/

What old cycling technology don't you ever want to see again?

I'll start the ball rolling with 1970's Cowhorn handlebars, uncomfy saddles, cotter pins, short mudguards and brakes that don't stop.

Agree with you on cotter pins
"brakes that don't stop" about the only thing that can't be improved to an acceptable level of braking is steel rims - IMO

 

[GuyBoden]

Unequal size wheels.
Downtube or bar end shifters.
Acetylene bike lights.
Rod brakes.
Lamp brackets on forks.

I don't want to see these again. Even the blokes in the picture look puzzled.

 

[Venod]

Toe clips and straps.
Tubes in tyres.
Gear indicators.
Drop bar brake levers without hidden cables.
19mm tyres.

 

[Eric Olthwaite]

I don't want to see these again. Even the blokes in the picture look puzzled.
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Good for riding uphill though.

 

[Darius_Jedburgh]

I don't want to see these again. Even the blokes in the picture look puzzled.
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Was it Moser who had such a monstrosity when trying for the hour record? Did that not lead to a rule change?

 

[Milzy]

Innertubes, 23mm tires, Wool jerseys, oval chain rings.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

STI levers
Mini pumps
Lawyer lips
Internal cable runs

 

[Darius_Jedburgh]

Straight crank arms.

 

[purpan]

EPO.

 

[Darius_Jedburgh]

Riis, Ulrich, Pantani.

 

[Drago]

29er MTB's.

Straight 1 1/8 steerers.

External BB bearings.

Droppers.

Cantilever rear suspenders.