What old cycling technology etc would you like to see return?

[matticus]

I like the feel of the centre pulls with suicide levers, I use them to slow down way before a corner or junction, I just use them earlier.

Yes - preferably as you are leaving the previous junction.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I’d like to see more people wearing cycle caps

 

[matticus]

Some brake levers in those days had a little button to introduce a bit of slack in the system to make this easier, but not all.

Those are brilliant. (and of course Campag brifters have them too, but don't work as well). I hadn't seen them until I acquired my commuter - 2nd-hand - 4 years ago. And they're "auto-close", unlike Campag's, which is safer and quicker to work with.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

The chain guard on single speeds and hub geared bikes.

 

[matticus]

I’d like to see more people wearing cycle caps

In general? Or just at parties, etc?

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Some brake levers in those days had a little button to introduce a bit of slack in the system to make this easier, but not all.

You can still get trp levers with those buttons.

 

[matticus]

Ooh - you can indeed! Who could resist this description, I might need a lie down ..

Spoiler: Oooh

The RRL SR transcends the ages by offering a race quality lever without an integrated shifter. The classic styling trademarked by heroes of decades past make this a stylish lever for single speeds, fixed gear or custom applications. Th ergonomically shaped lever is drilled to enhance beauty while reducing weight. Hoods are flat and textured for enhanced grip. A built-in push button quick release system provides cable slack for quick wheel removal or additional tire clearance when conditions get muddy.

 

[Drago]

In general? Or just at parties, etc?

During sex.

 

[Oldhippy]

Not technology as such but the view that you don't need a load of special clothing to ride a bike.

 

[Profpointy]

Suicide levers for drop bars. Very useful when pootling around.

Not sure I agree. The new style "cross
stop" levers which interrupt the
cables work extremely well, but the old extension levers didn't

 

[Profpointy]

And if it starts on your way back home, what do you do?

Stop at a nice restaurant and get your valet to fetch you in the Bentley presumably

 

[Profpointy]

Standardisation !

Standards are great; let's have lots of 'em

 

[Ming the Merciless]

There's nothing stopping you from holding that view though. It's not like they've stopped selling ordinary clothes.

I suppose that's a bit like saying there's nothing stopping you from buying NOS downtube levers.

But it’s more than that. It’s a return to the majority understanding that riding a bike in your normal clothing is a perfectly fine thing to be doing. No special measures required.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

During sex.

Cyclists wearing caps have better more frequent sex, go to the best parties, and are the most charismatic. Helmet wearers are the geeks of the party world, sitting quietly in the corner nursing half a lemonade.

 

[davidphilips]

Not technology as such but the view that you don't need a load of special clothing to ride a bike.

Some whatabe racers hold that view for sure, have been told a few times that i should wear Rapha or Castelli or some other bit of kit to look like a propper cyclist mostly because i use whatever bike i want and wear whatever i want.

My view is a proper cyclist is some one who cycles regardless of what they wear, what type of bike they use or how fast or fit they are.