The Stuff You Couldn't Be Bothered With (Until You Couldn't Live Without It)
09-06-20, 09:27 AM
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If considering "new" advancements in bikes, index shifting is the biggest one for me, too, at least for the rear derailleur. I don't ride drop bars, so I'm not into the brifter thing, and I actually prefer twist shifters or indexed thumb shifters to the ubiquitous trigger shifters available on the market today. I have an inexpensive Shimano TZ500 7-speed shifter on my '70 Peugeot that shifts that 7-speed cassette beautifully. My Trek 750 uses Revoshift RS47s (in the silver finish). They blend in pretty nicely with the other shiny bits on the bike and don't look too modern. I'd probably run indexed thumbies on this bike if I had to make a change. I've never had a problem with indexed shifting on triple cranks, but friction is also just fine for me here.
I guess I'd also list "modern brake materials" here as well. My Pug has MAFACs, but with modern Shimano cantilever shoes. They'd probably work even better with Kool-Stops. My 750 has cantilevers, but they're modern Tektro CR510s with threaded post pads. Again, I'm running basic friction material, and these would be even better with Kool-Stops.
I guess I'd also list "modern brake materials" here as well. My Pug has MAFACs, but with modern Shimano cantilever shoes. They'd probably work even better with Kool-Stops. My 750 has cantilevers, but they're modern Tektro CR510s with threaded post pads. Again, I'm running basic friction material, and these would be even better with Kool-Stops.
09-06-20, 10:47 AM
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09-06-20, 10:48 AM
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Wish my old man had gotten me a Brooks for graduation.
He did get me a pretty nifty Tag Heuer watch, but still...
09-06-20, 11:18 AM
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Hirame Yoko pump head.
Sweat band.
+1 Park master link pliers
Sweat band.
+1 Park master link pliers
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09-06-20, 01:11 PM
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I suppose clinchers and oddly enough, non-aero levers for a second time.
Oh, and platform pedals.
Otto
Oh, and platform pedals.
Otto
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09-06-20, 01:26 PM
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09-06-20, 01:50 PM
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A hat under the helmet. I've been mostly bald for a while, I think it was like 2 years ago when I realized I didn't need to slather my scalp with sunscreen.
Full frame pump. 6 months ago I had never used one. Now I have two. Look great and fit great, and can pump a tire quickly. I still have CO2 for my newish bike but on gravel where I might actually get flats, it's been a welcome addition.
A mini grease gun. It's not like I can't lube without it but it sure is clean.
A ratcheting screwdriver.
Full frame pump. 6 months ago I had never used one. Now I have two. Look great and fit great, and can pump a tire quickly. I still have CO2 for my newish bike but on gravel where I might actually get flats, it's been a welcome addition.
A mini grease gun. It's not like I can't lube without it but it sure is clean.
A ratcheting screwdriver.
+1 on a breathable "headsweats" beanie under helmet.
Other things I'm currently really into 1) Shimano SPD-R pedals (Dura Ace PD-9000 or 9100 series). 2) Heat moldable insoles in my Sidi size 46.5 shoes 3) latex inner tubes with my 25 mm open tubular clincher tires 4) 6mm nylon stop collars on my smooth presta valve stems to stabilize the valve when using my Lezyne digital tire gauge (makes use of the gauge more repeatable and keeps the valves from failing) 5) Dual eyewear polarized +2 magnification reading glass sunglasses combined with daily wear contacts 6) 2 or 3 chain system, waxed for each bike with quick link. 7) I'd rather not live without my old school Flight Deck Shimano computer - I love it when this system works correctly (It is motivational to be able to look at the correct gear readout and the virtual cadence readout.
09-06-20, 04:04 PM
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grease gun
workstand
gps headunit
clipless pedals
fenders
tubular tyres
workstand
gps headunit
clipless pedals
fenders
tubular tyres
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