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Not counting knees, what outdated stuff do you still use on or around the bikes? Prompted by my son saying my workstand belonged in a museum yesterday.
My Parrot bike shirt is 23 years old ,worn every day and still going strong.
I have a similar looking wheel stand. Nice and sturdy.
I've got some Asos bibshorts that I bought about 12 years ago. Still going strong now. Think my Fox gloves are about the same age
I've a set of gloves that have to be about 25 years old. Ripped to bits, but they 'originally' came with really thick soft gel on the palms, and i suffer a bit from numb hands after too long a ride. I still use them but i have to wear a pair of thin long fingered gloves underneath.
They'll fall apart if i ever wash them, so they havent been washed in at least ten years.
Flite saddle on my gravel bike dates back to 1996 ish.
Multitool, maybe 8 years old.
I've still got a chain tool I brought 46 years ago.
Claud butler steel 'gravel bike' approx 1956, well i use it on gravel trails anyway
Joe Blow track pump thats over 20 years old and still going strong
Multitool, maybe 8 years old.
That is basically brand new.
Lava Dome - 28ish years old
Buffalo Special 6 shirt - 27 years old
Ron Hill Tracksters - at least 30 years old
Edinburgh Bike Co-op Track Pump - 15 years old
I've got an old triplet which looks like it must be from the 70s or 80s but my kids aren't tall enough for it yet.
My oldest kit in regular use is my cool tool from about 1995. Having a multitool with an adjustable spanner is still handy for my old tandem.
The oldest part on my MTB is a Ti King cage from 2009.
OH's dad gave us a mahoosive Blair 6" vice, one of these-
It was probably liberated from the pit BITD.
I’ve still got a chain tool I brought 46 years ago.
Where did you bring it from?
I bought a second hand pair of Endura ST shorts from here 11 years ago. The seam completely split shortly afterwards, they were sewn back together and still going strong. I know 11 years isn't ancient, for a pair of shorts it's pretty good!
Forgot about my original Topeak Alien. That must be old enough to drink now
Silca track pump, only very recently retired due to its low capacity. Bought in 1992.
Polaris windproof smock. Possibly dates from <1991. @lister and I did a bike tour around the lakes before either of us could drive & I had it then.
Granddad's Thor Ali/Nylon soft faced hammer - used for thwacking things into submission. It was well used when I found it in his shed & he died in 1980.
Edit: Oh, and his AVO meter, which still gets used to check batteries. 1939.
97 Kona cinder-cone with 1999 z1s and 2000 Time Atac 2002 Shimano hydro brakes, 2005 Cotic-soul, with 2002 Fox vanillas. In fact, don't think I've got anything under ten years old
A Shimano M765 front brake system, probably 15 to 20years old. On my brand new Cotic SolarisMax. 😀
I think the oldest thing in frequent use is a 1993, purple annodized, chain pup multi tool. Still going strong in the bar bag of my commuting bike although I have had to tack weld the allen key back together. Also got a Lowe Alpine bumbag from about the same year, purple and green for full '90s cool points, which gets used for fell running and for carrying my big bike lock or climbing boots on the bike.
Up until relatively recently, it was a 1989 left hand SIS thumb shifter but all my bikes other than the tandem are 1x now so it's redundantly sitting the spares box along with various front mechs.
I've also got my grandfather's tool chest from when he was in the merchant navy in WW2, and a King Dick compact adjustable spanner which came with it but I think is a tad newer. Neither sees much use but aren't going anywhere!
I’ve got a duofold base layer that I bought in 1995 and still gets worn regularly.
It’s by far the best piece of technical clothing I’ve ever had for use in British weather (mild and damp). I’d like another one but I’ve never seen them since.
On my bike, not much. After 3000 miles on my S-150 there's nothing outside the suspension, dropper and one crank arm that's from stock.
Tool wise, I have a rachet wrench that my Dad 'borrowed' on his last day in the dockyard he worked at. Was made in 1962 and still works great.
Carradice Camper Longflap saddlebag on my utility bike was bought in 1995 (26 years ago!).
Unfortunately much of my clothing has shrunk since then.
Since i retired my 90s Carrera Krakatoa, it's a camelbak from 2008. Or some altura shorts from about the same time but I have 3 pairs of those and I don't know if any of them are the original pair.
My dad's metric spanners from the late 1970s or if we're allowing less personal, my Record 23 vice
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Pace jersey from 1994. Still going strong
Felco cable cutters from the same year.
A pair of Burgtec MK1 Penthouse Flats that I got when they first came out. Recently retired them to the commuter this spring and fitted some Mk5s.
Probably got some SPDs from around the Millenium that are still used now and again.
And a set of original Molegrips from the 50s that were in my grandad’s workshop. They get used all the time
"Forgot about my original Topeak Alien. That must be old enough to drink now"
I've got one of those in my pack, bought it in 2001! Still my default multitool. Also a retired Buffalo S6 Shirt (stored in the car for emergencies) from 1994, and some Ron Hill Tracksters from about the same time (still used when it's cold enough). I've got a saddlebag that's a bit older but it doesn't fit with the long dropper posts.
Probably my Time Z Freeride pedals, they'll outlast us all I tell ya!
Combi Spanners and Bondhus hex keys i bought in the late 80s.
I've got a couple of record bench vices which are older than me (I'm 48)
15 years old Time ATAC XS Carbon pedals still going strong, the Shimano shoes bought at same time might be getting their last few weeks of use on the commutes.
1994 Lowe Alpine bum bag/ fanny pack / enduro sling / paddle grab bag. In purple and green. 8)
Like this bad boy, only a red/maroon kind of purple.
I've got a pair of Endura shorts that I think I bought in about 2004 . Not sure which model but they're brown camo and very thick material. Zip has been replaced but otherwise still in good condition.
1998 WTB SST 98 saddle. Got two but both are going strong, though well scuffed. Best shape ever for me.
1993 Kona Cinder Cone which still gets used weekly at least (tyres, brakes and saddle aren't original)
15+ year old Time ATAC pedals which I'll be using tonight (and a spare pair in the draw!)
Built my road bike in 2008
Couple of pairs of 12 year old Campag bib shorts that have been demoted to turbo duties
20 year old Joe Blow track pump died last Thursday - replacement ordered yesterday
15 year old Gore windproof jacket, still going strong
Endless stuff in the garage that gets used less frequently. Basically, other than the new MTB (replaced a 10 year old one) and a few bits of clothing, everything I own is older than my kids.
Bike-wise probably a pair of what must be a 30-year-old pair of Shimano cable cutters.
I have a Nike Makalu waistpack from mid-90s that was hardly used. Looks minty.
And this thingummy that I use as a headset press, bought from an 80+ yr old cycle mechanic:
And that bike, which I use as a road bike, fetching and carrying and touring implement (also bought from an 80+ yr old cycle mechanic, albeit a different one!)
- Thingummy is indeterminate age (not yet carbon-dated) handbuilt in Worcester
- Bike is circa 1989 handbuilt in Powys, collected from Surrey.
(Please don’t give me any shit about lawn/garden or DIY, I get it)
Deore DX spds, from I think 1992. They need a firm press to engage but do still work. I also have a Lusso fleece headband I won in a junior XC race, of about the same vintage.
Just been for a bimble with the mrs, 2005 orange 5, 2007 Spec myka, still on onza pedals, inc on my ebike.
Topeak joe blow from about 2005/6 and just semi retired my Sam Hill signature 510’s- the ones with croc skin detailing!
Classy
Asos bibshorts that I bought about 12 years ago. Still going strong now
I’ll raise you to 18 years, although they are still going is true used in my context strong has never come into it
All my ground effect merino tops and 3/4 shorts, must be late 90's. I was going to write a mail complaining the zip toggle had fallen off.
Endura tights from ~1995 that my girlfriend at the time have me. The chamois came out years ago and the ankle zip pulls have been replaced with paracord, but I just wear them over bibs when it gets really cold.
I just reinstalled an Avid Rollamajig on my Process 111 (2014) after respraying it. It fixes the rear mech cable feed perfectly. I think I bought it from Sunset in Cardiff in 1995 or 6ish. It's not been in continuous use, but I wish they'd kept making them, or something similar. I now have more bikes than Rollamajigs. 🙁
Dualco mini grease gun - early 90s
A pair of Park cable cutters, bought in 1998. Lost the spring between the arms when 5 years old but it still works. I did buy a replacement for it about 10 years ago but that disappeared in a move so went back to the old ones that had been retired to cutting any old random crap so have been abused but they still cut cables cleanly!
Icebreaker long sleeve Merino c. 2003. I’ll cry if this ever gets lost or ends up in the tumble dryer.
Endura Singletrack shorts (1st gen??), c. 2008.
Karrimor Hot Rock rucksack c. 1993.
I’ve got a duofold base layer that I bought in 1995 and still gets worn regularly.
Bought in Field and Trek in Guildford in 98. would love another.
Karrimor Hot Rock rucksack c. 1993.
Got one from 84, bought in open spaces brighton when i was a fresher
23 Yr old Zaskar frame with 21 Yr old Marzochi Z4’s. Both still work a treat.
A 1990 Podsac Bum/Hip pack. It still looks like new.
I use some "Terry's spanners" for wheel cone nuts (they're a little thicker than the Park Tool ones I have, and don't get so chewed up). No idea how old they are, many decades at least.
My everyday road bike is nearly as old as me, dating from the late 80's. It's a Saracen Skyline, would probably be called a gravel bike these days. It can take a hammering, and might outlast me.
The cranks on my singlespeed were bought in 2003, have been used more or less continuously and are still going strong.
I do have a lot of my grandfathers woodworking and general tools, some of which I still use occasionally - no idea how old but some of them must be 70-80 years old ish.
Camelbak Rogue in blue & grey. First Camelbak I bought, has outlasted all my other backpacks and is ideal size for the riding I do... maybe a little too small. Pretty sure it's circa 2000
I still use my Shimano M-220 shoes very occasionally.
Had them since new in 1999.
They are tatty now and the fabric is coming away from the sole so try not to use them. Would pay good money to have them brought back to life but I fear most would laugh if I asked such a thing in a cobblers.
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Dualco mini grease gun – early 90s
Good one, @vmgscot! I think I've got one (again - Sunset cycles as a stoodent) and another from '98ish that Pace sold with their fork grease in it for RC35s. Bloody brilliant bits of kit. One's now filled with liquid gasket, the other with PM500(?) - the blue grease Hope uses. I expect to leave one to each of the kids in my will eventually...
I've got three pairs of Shimano M959 pedals, the oldest of which must be coming up for 20 years soon. Still as smooth as ever. And I recently recently rediscovered an old pair of Assos bibs that are around 15 years old and they've jumped to the top of my bibs list.
Some excellent Polaris clothing and kit bags they kindly donated for Macmillan Mexico Coast to Coast in 1999, An Orange Gringo - still my only mountain bike - 40th birthday present in 2000, only the hammered frame original though!
Ah, I forgot, some of my Great Uncle Arthur’s tools! He had a bicycle and radio repair shop in Chesterfield and his wife had a sweet shop behind. I inherited his tools including all his taps and dies and measuring tools. Some threads still current today you young un’s!
I regularly ride a bike that I got for my 13th birthday. I’m 44.
Every part of the drive train, and every bearing, is original.
I regularly ride a bike that I got for my 13th birthday. I’m 44.
I now have more bikes than Rollamajigs.
I managed to get one on eBay last year before the German seller evidently gave up selling to the UK, perfect for mounting an M7000 rear mech to a Specialized pitch as it turns out.
A non branded stem cap from ~2002 that came off my first proper MTB - a spesh. Rockhopper - it's been on all my bikes since.
I too have a Topeak JoeBlow 15 odd years still going strong. Have just purchased one of those Airshot canisters though. Multitool must be about the same age too.
I've got a Rock Shox Skully Rocketman windbreaker from the mid 90's still in regular service,
It was pointed out to me on the weekend that they were pretty rare even when new. Might have to patch up some of the holes in it now.
I've a pair of adidas DH shorts which must be coming up to 15yrs old.... But mainly because they don't get used much as they aren't particularly pedaling friendly.
Bits on the bike aren't older than 2yrs.....
Some Tools prob, around 20yrs.
Not in regular use admittedly but it's still in my toolbox:
The "multi-tool" which came with my burgundy 15 speed Raleigh Maverick back in the mid / late 80's.
Oldest regularly used cycling clothes are some wool,Campag, tights bought from Barry Davies shops in 1983. I had just bought my new Raleigh Competetiton (still ridden monthly at least) so needed something. Real Chamois long gone though. Possibly my leather/crochet mitts are a bit older thinking about it.
Bikes. Lots. 1950 trikes x 3, 1st year of manufacture Moulton. Pre WW2 Dawes.Several 198s steel frames and MTBs. Anything this century isn't really old is it?
I have been out today with my eggbeater 3ti pedals that I bought in 2006. Came across receipt for them day having a clear out. Never had a problem with them.
still riding the Fort William Downhill track on my old 2007 Trek Session 10 that is fitted with 2002 Marzocchi Shiver DC forks.....
Hope V2 brakes - must be from 2009
XT Cranks - 2007
SLX cranks - 2009
1988 Kona Explosif. Or in the tool line, a little hand-made hammer that was used by my late father and given to him by his uncle.
Probably around 100 years old.
Park tools triple hex wrench, bought when I was 15, 28 years ago. Use it every day in the workshop!