Favourite 1980s - 1990s Vintage part?

On 05/11/15 08:11, Joerg wrote:
On 2015-11-03 15:53, James wrote:
On 04/11/15 07:20, Joerg wrote:


I will stay with battery-powered LED lights for several reasons that
have already been discussed ad nauseam. But it would be nice to be able
to re-charge a Li-Ion while riding. Then I could get away with two 18650
cells or maybe even one and a boost converter. Can't use a dynamo on the
MTB though because there everything cakes up with mud in winter.



A hub dynamo would not be fussed by mud, and as I have pointed out
before, SP produce a hub dynamo specifically for MTBs.


I meant this kind of exposure but with the axles under water:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ianturk/255171924/


Strange, I don't see any caked on mud in that photo.

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JS

On 05/11/15 09:40, Joerg wrote:
On 2015-11-04 14:44, James wrote:
On 05/11/15 08:11, Joerg wrote:
On 2015-11-03 15:53, James wrote:
On 04/11/15 07:20, Joerg wrote:


I will stay with battery-powered LED lights for several reasons that
have already been discussed ad nauseam. But it would be nice to be
able
to re-charge a Li-Ion while riding. Then I could get away with two
18650
cells or maybe even one and a boost converter. Can't use a dynamo on
the
MTB though because there everything cakes up with mud in winter.



A hub dynamo would not be fussed by mud, and as I have pointed out
before, SP produce a hub dynamo specifically for MTBs.


I meant this kind of exposure but with the axles under water:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ianturk/255171924/


Strange, I don't see any caked on mud in that photo.


That happens when you continue riding on a not so pretty day. Or when
you ride out here and don't to anticipate a flooded trail section.
Happened to me several times before I got to know the trails well
enough. Speeding down into a little valley, around a corner and ... "Oh
s..t!" ... big brown lake that wasn't there last week. The bike and I
emerged as if dunked in molasses. The only way to stop the disc brakes
from making an awful sandpaper noise afterwards was to pour water from a
bottle over them. That makes them change from grinding to squealing.

My routine upon returning from a MTB ride, was to hose the mud off the
bike, then hose as much as I could from my shoes, socks and legs, before
putting the bike in the garage, removing my shoes and socks, and walking
straight to the shower, and to begin with, showering with my clothes on.

Yes, I know a thing or two about muddy MTB rides. It's not new to me.

I watched a mate try to ride through a mud hole one day. He got to the
middle, thigh deep, and the bike was stuck. It was a struggle for him
to drag himself and the bike to freedom.

--
JS

On 2015-11-04 21:29, James wrote:
On 05/11/15 09:40, Joerg wrote:
On 2015-11-04 14:44, James wrote:
On 05/11/15 08:11, Joerg wrote:
On 2015-11-03 15:53, James wrote:
On 04/11/15 07:20, Joerg wrote:


I will stay with battery-powered LED lights for several reasons that
have already been discussed ad nauseam. But it would be nice to be
able
to re-charge a Li-Ion while riding. Then I could get away with two
18650
cells or maybe even one and a boost converter. Can't use a dynamo on
the
MTB though because there everything cakes up with mud in winter.



A hub dynamo would not be fussed by mud, and as I have pointed out
before, SP produce a hub dynamo specifically for MTBs.


I meant this kind of exposure but with the axles under water:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ianturk/255171924/


Strange, I don't see any caked on mud in that photo.


That happens when you continue riding on a not so pretty day. Or when
you ride out here and don't to anticipate a flooded trail section.
Happened to me several times before I got to know the trails well
enough. Speeding down into a little valley, around a corner and ... "Oh
s..t!" ... big brown lake that wasn't there last week. The bike and I
emerged as if dunked in molasses. The only way to stop the disc brakes
from making an awful sandpaper noise afterwards was to pour water from a
bottle over them. That makes them change from grinding to squealing.

My routine upon returning from a MTB ride, was to hose the mud off the
bike, then hose as much as I could from my shoes, socks and legs, before
putting the bike in the garage, removing my shoes and socks, and walking
straight to the shower, and to begin with, showering with my clothes on.


That's a good method. Just not so much here because the shower requires
traipsing along some tile and then carpet. And they no longer allow
hosing down stuff in California on account of the drought. I usually let
the bike sit outside a while until caked in. Then if something falls off
it'll be dry dirt and I can clean the garage floor under the MTB with a
broom. The rest flies off during the next trip. Mud recycling :-)

The last two miles home are on roads and a bit embarrassing when the
fresh mud flies off the bike and onto passing cars.


Yes, I know a thing or two about muddy MTB rides. It's not new to me.


Then I am surprised about your comment.


I watched a mate try to ride through a mud hole one day. He got to the
middle, thigh deep, and the bike was stuck. It was a struggle for him
to drag himself and the bike to freedom.


That's exactly what happened to a visitor riding behind me one day. He
rode a brand new MTB and had bought the shoes that same morning ...

But it was my fault. I forgot it had rained the days before and missed a
flooded trail section. When we got there it was too late and the bike
wouldn't even slow down with a locked rear wheel. So I stepped on it.

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Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com/

On Thu, 29 Oct 2015 21:23:10 -0700 (PDT)
Sir Ridesalot wrote:

Many bicyclists are still riding and enjoying bicycles from the 1980 -
1999 era. Also many bicyclist use some parts from that era on their
newer bicycles. What's your favourite component from that era?

Selle Italia Anatomique saddle from my 1983 Moulton AM7. It's now on my
2014 Airnimal Joey. Both bikes bought new by me.

AM7 is hanging up waiting in the queue for restoration.


I do also like the 1970s Suntour bar-end shifter that's on my 1965 Moulton
Speed-Six (K model). The one that Suntour designed to have different
friction depending whether you're with or against the dérailleur spring.

Don't like the Speed-Six habit of throwing the chain off the front ring
at change-up time.


Mike

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