I started working in a local bicycle shop back when toe clips and friction shifters were still the norm. I still remember my first real cycling shoes and the ride home that night from the shop, I believe they were Detto's. I knew I was the "old man" in the shop when I was the only one who knew what the flip spike was on the pedals. Ahhh, the good old days.
MOser was always one of my favorites when I started cycling in the 80's, for his ability in Paris Roubaix, and other no climbers events, icl Time Trials.He was so smooth and powerful, and elegant. He could be inspirational on ANY bike in his terrain.
Ah, the good old days of cycling. seeing all those outdated components reminds me of the Trek I bought in 1981. It's still hanging around and hasn't been on a ride since 1992.
In thosec days they did not do it for the money so much, love and passion had a big part to play, not to mention fame and rivalry. Thanks for the comment.
these riders were very strong back then, and put out an avge speed of 41 km/hr on that dry day, with steel bikes that took more energy to accelerate than Tom Boonens bike, along with those 36 spoked wheels . YOu can see that the alloy cotterless cranks were the race standard by '64 I believe.
He is using a solvent cleaner, then he will wipe it down and oil it. The mechanics have so much to do, they only repack bearing when they are fouled by water/dirt. They usually just do what is needed, plus whatever gear selections are needed for the day's course. They usually have a written record of what equipment/gears are needed from past experience.
@jackdietrich. Too bad. My first year as a licensed competitor was this year, 1976. The bikes had more style and personality than now. They also required a different skill set to race competently. The racing was different too, better in my opinion. Much more attacking, and more anaerobic. I raced on the track as well, unlike most racers. I was good on the road, but better on the track. Are you racing, or sport riding? Whatever, go ride!
It is not a triple. He has a Super Record large chainring, and a Nuovo Record inner chanring, a practice that was common in the peloton at that time. The Nuovo was stiffer.
I started working in a local bicycle shop back when toe clips and friction shifters were still the norm. I still remember my first real cycling shoes and the ride home that night from the shop, I believe they were Detto's. I knew I was the "old man" in the shop when I was the only one who knew what the flip spike was on the pedals. Ahhh, the good old days.
MOser was always one of my favorites when I started cycling in the 80's, for his ability in Paris Roubaix, and other no climbers events, icl Time Trials.He was so smooth and powerful, and elegant. He could be inspirational on ANY bike in his terrain.
What a splendid bike... It looks like a war machine
Ah, the good old days of cycling.
seeing all those outdated components reminds me of the Trek I bought in 1981. It's still hanging around and hasn't been on a ride since 1992.
Haha I dug it out of the cupboard also. Nice to see again.
Great clip, wish I could find this video
Cotter pins out by the late 50's. That is a Campagnolo Super Record Crank(Triple?). It is Moser's Bike.
In thosec days they did not do it for the money so much, love and passion had a big part to play, not to mention fame and rivalry. Thanks for the comment.
@Trulyloyale thankyou for the comment the clip was just an idea in my head showing lots of hard work preparing a bike and then seeing it in action.
By Writer/filmmaker/bikerace-lover Jørgen Leth
Classic!
these riders were very strong back then, and put out an avge speed of 41 km/hr on that dry day, with steel bikes that took more energy to accelerate than Tom Boonens bike, along with those 36 spoked wheels .
YOu can see that the alloy cotterless cranks were the race standard by '64 I believe.
Benotto FTW!!!!
You simply can't win this race without a good mechanic.
I gotta give those guys credit. They were a lot vulnerable to tire punctures.
He is using a solvent cleaner, then he will wipe it down and oil it. The mechanics have so much to do, they only repack bearing when they are fouled by water/dirt. They usually just do what is needed, plus whatever gear selections are needed for the day's course. They usually have a written record of what equipment/gears are needed from past experience.
@jackdietrich. Too bad. My first year as a licensed competitor was this year, 1976. The bikes had more style and personality than now. They also required a different skill set to race competently. The racing was different too, better in my opinion. Much more attacking, and more anaerobic. I raced on the track as well, unlike most racers. I was good on the road, but better on the track. Are you racing, or sport riding? Whatever, go ride!
rather 'A Sunday in Hell'...and you're right, brilliant movie!
It is not a triple. He has a Super Record large chainring, and a Nuovo Record inner chanring, a practice that was common in the peloton at that time. The Nuovo was stiffer.
A very light oil or even paraffin! using a hogs hair brush which "holds the lubricant in the brush nicely
if that bike still exist, god knows how much it will cost 0.o
Thats a De rosa built Benotto...
Glad that guys not working on my bikes.
Can you make this comment in english as many will not know what your comment is about, thanks
This video is the first four minutes of "A Sunday in Hell" by Jørgen Leth.