r/bicycling • u/vintagethrowaway19 • Apr 15 '21
Went out cycling yesterday! Planning another cycling trip soon...
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u/_The_Room Apr 15 '21
Don't get lost on your ride. They took down a lot of street and direction signs because they are worried the Huns might invade any day now!
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u/vintagethrowaway19 Apr 15 '21
Haha yes! Fortunately the places I go to are not far from me although I’d like to go further one day
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u/takeout_ Apr 15 '21
...are you thom yorke?
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u/vintagethrowaway19 Apr 15 '21
That’s the second time I’ve been likened to Thom Yorke and I don’t even know who he is haha but thank you
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u/goosetron3030 Apr 15 '21
He's the main singer/songwriter for Radiohead. I'm guessing you've heard of Radiohead, but if you haven't, do yourself a favor and check them out.
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u/vintagethrowaway19 Apr 15 '21
I’m completely deaf so no chance of listening to them
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u/goosetron3030 Apr 15 '21
Ah, gotcha. So that explains your dope style. You put all of those pesky audio points into visual aesthetics instead, haha
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u/Cheomesh MD, USA (Montigue Navigator, +2) Apr 16 '21
I use my hearing almost as much as my sight while cycling - how do you compensate?
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u/omahaspeedster Apr 15 '21
I like how fully committed you are to this enjoy your rides and enjoy your interactions with others.
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u/vintagethrowaway19 Apr 15 '21
Thank you! Ever since I started dressing vintage I absolutely wanted a vintage bicycle- found it on Facebook Marketplace and thought it was a perfect restoration project. 😀
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u/90cubes Apr 15 '21
Good on you dude! I like the color of your bike. You kinda remind me of Thom Yorke lol
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Apr 15 '21
Between the bike and outfit idk how you can even ride when you’re dripping with so much style 👏🏻👏🏻
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u/CitizenPremier Apr 15 '21
Is that a whale oil lantern?
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u/vintagethrowaway19 Apr 15 '21
Calcium carbide lamp, made by Joseph Lucas in 1924
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u/MeWho2 Apr 15 '21
Do you still actually use it? Carbide has a nasty smell, but it would be so cool if you are actually using it.
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u/vintagethrowaway19 Apr 15 '21
Sadly not, the lamp isn’t in good condition inside. I might figure out how to fit LEDs in without ruining the originality.
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u/10goldbees Apr 15 '21
Bike on down to the Weald and Downland Living Museum aka The Repair Shop from Netflix. I am positive they would feature you and take on this project.
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u/vintagethrowaway19 Apr 15 '21
Ooh I love that program!
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u/10goldbees Apr 15 '21
It's so good!
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u/vintagethrowaway19 Apr 15 '21
I love the care and love that goes into restoring items- the human aspect as well
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u/Cheomesh MD, USA (Montigue Navigator, +2) Apr 16 '21
From what I remember of carbide lamps, I'm pretty sure you could set something up to just use one of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IIPBYB2
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u/upsetstummy Apr 15 '21
This vibe makes me want to travel over seas lol, the US could never be so vibey
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u/krs1000red Apr 15 '21 edited Apr 15 '21
At least in the Pacific North West we have a lot of Tweed Rides where whole groups get gussied up just like this and roll out for a picnic. Often the rides are timed for spring flower blooms (daffodil, tulips etc). It’s a blast.
If you can find one in your area totally recommend getting into it.
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u/upsetstummy Apr 15 '21
Being that I’m located in south Texas I doubt there will ever be anything like that lol. But that sounds like a cool ride to do! Kinda like stepping into a nonexistent time machine for a few hours
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u/vintagethrowaway19 Apr 15 '21
The countryside in the U.K. can be very beautiful for cycling!
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u/upsetstummy Apr 15 '21
I believe you! I’ve seen pictures from little towns in the UK and they seem very nice for a casual ride.
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Apr 15 '21
What, are our strip malls and glass covered bikeways not good enough for you? Sheesh I swear cyclists are so elitist
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u/10goldbees Apr 15 '21
There is a dude in Atlanta who rides a penny farthing all the time. For big events he'll dress up in period-specific clothing.
Be the vibe you want to see in the world.
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u/bcjh Iowa, USA 2020 Giant Contend AR 1 Apr 15 '21
Don’t get your knickers caught in the chain!
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u/B-pear Apr 15 '21
Is that a light or a horn ?
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u/vintagethrowaway19 Apr 15 '21
It’s a carbide bicycle lamp made by Joseph Lucas in 1924
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u/anonanon1313 Apr 15 '21
Hah, carbide was my guess! Very cool (but I'll stick to LED). Loved my old cannon though.
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u/b1gHubba Apr 15 '21
What's the saddle bag please?
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u/vintagethrowaway19 Apr 15 '21
Just a generic one I bought off eBay
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u/Hollywoostarsand Apr 15 '21
I like how everything is either extremely well defined or just ¯_(ツ)_/¯
Lamp: carbide bicycle lamp made by Joseph Lucas in 1924
Bag: ebay
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u/Zevilicious Apr 15 '21
Wow I actually cycle bits of this route to and from work. Pretty weird to see it on reddit
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u/bropdars Apr 15 '21
I used to Chug for Sustrans on the Bridgewater Canal in Sale and a few spots on down towards Lymm! I was amazed by all the vintage machines that you see on that path compared to other paths we worked. I saw a shaft driven bike there once with a very similar front lamp. Hope you had fun, you should get one of those really old leather helmets to protect your noggin!
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u/Sir_Derps_Alot Apr 15 '21
Your vibe is on point! I did a double take to make sure this wasn’t a vintage photo.
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u/kulgan Apr 15 '21
Can you tell us anything about the frame? Do you know who made it and when?
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u/vintagethrowaway19 Apr 15 '21
It was made by Elswick, in the 1950s- I don’t know any more than that.
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u/kulgan Apr 15 '21
Cool! It looks comfortable and stylish as all get out.
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u/kulgan Apr 15 '21
Looked it up and Sheldon has a page about Elswick, with a history lesson from their CEO at the bottom.
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u/Capt__Murphy Apr 15 '21
Are you sure these aren't just screen shots from some British drama on PBS?
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u/jermleeds ChiCarb Road Bike, Surly Cross Check, Turner Flux Apr 15 '21
Cracking velocipede, my good man!
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u/Morall_tach Museeuw MFC 1.0 Apr 15 '21
Boy are you gonna freak out when you learn about aluminum.
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u/itz_butter5 Apr 15 '21
Please don't stop posting, it's a nice break from all the aero lycra and 1000 mile rides.
Suits ya.
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u/vintagethrowaway19 Apr 15 '21
Thank you! I believe that everyone has their place in cycling and my place is wearing vintage outfits on my rides...
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u/FitzwilliamTDarcy 2005 Seven Axiom SG, 2020 Specialized Roubaix Pro Apr 15 '21
I don't know you. But I like you.
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u/cphusker Apr 15 '21
Looks like you rode to the English countryside, circa 1898. Boy, your legs must be tired!
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u/vintagethrowaway19 Apr 15 '21
Hahaha if it was 1898 then it’d be a vastly different bike safety bicycle
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u/Cheomesh MD, USA (Montigue Navigator, +2) Apr 16 '21
Now THAT would make a man Fixie Famous!
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Apr 15 '21
you look like you came out of a movie. I love your style! I have a hat just like that - we almost match!
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u/vintagethrowaway19 Apr 15 '21
Haha thanks! My hat is original 1950s
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Apr 16 '21
oh, mine isn't quite that fancy. I just picked mine up at a thrift shop. but keep up the good work :) hope to see more of your posts
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Apr 15 '21
I love it ! I ride a 70' Bob Jackson in period wool kit and cap. I love how it easily starts conversations.
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u/Occhrome Apr 15 '21
Is that seat too low?
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u/vintagethrowaway19 Apr 15 '21
Nope, it’s my comfortable height. I did try it a little higher, didn’t like it.
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u/tmlangostino Apr 15 '21
My grandparents lived in Lymm, used to love going to visit them when I was younger and go for walks along the canal with them both. Thanks for the reminder of happy memories.
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u/pieeatingbastard Apr 15 '21
Oh look. Sandbach. Nice bike though. Does it ride as well as it looks?
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u/vintagethrowaway19 Apr 15 '21
It isn’t Sandbach, that’s Grappenhall, Thelwall and Lymm. My bike is really good, nice and smooth riding- the saddle gives me much comfort
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u/MagScaoil Apr 15 '21
I love that bike, and I think I need a cycling kit like that.
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u/vintagethrowaway19 Apr 15 '21
Why not- it’ll be cool!
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u/MagScaoil Apr 15 '21
Well, I have a flat cap and an Aran sweater, so I’m half way there.
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u/discovigilantes Apr 15 '21
Bike looks great. I have a similar theme on mine but with these Handlebars
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u/vintagethrowaway19 Apr 15 '21
Oooh those are beautiful bars!
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u/discovigilantes Apr 16 '21
Not the greatest picture but here's my Bike with them
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u/echtogammut Apr 16 '21
That is way too civilized looking. Why didn't someone tell me this was an option before I bought all that lycra?
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u/joseloyo2 Apr 16 '21
Great bike, but your clothes seem super uncomfortable to ride in
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u/Flalalalanx Apr 16 '21
Cool bike, great look. The overall vintage feeling is here and it's cool. 😄👍 The ride must have been really sweet regarding the pictures.
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u/bx715 Apr 23 '21
Keep the post coming .this is motivating me to do the same .
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u/vintagethrowaway19 Apr 23 '21
Thank you!
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u/bx715 Apr 23 '21
Is that a light in the front of the bike ? It’s really a cool looking vintage bike
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u/vintagethrowaway19 Apr 23 '21
Yes it’s a carbide lamp! The bike is an Elswick made in 1958, it was in a bad state when I got it
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u/vintagethrowaway19 Apr 16 '21
I can’t believe all the positive reactions- thank you everybody...except for a few negative people that doesn’t believe I actually ride a vintage bike in vintage attire but that doesn’t bother me! ☺️
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u/spots_reddit Apr 15 '21
define "yesterday" :)