Sometimes we get a little nostalgic about old road bikes and what they offered to the world. In this day and age simple steel frames brandishing local names and aluminium wheels feel like a far cry from what is available to buy today. So, tech writer Simon Smythe took a trip down memory lane to reminisce on some of his favourite things about old road bikes but also a few things which he doesn't miss as much!<br /><br />00:00 - Intro<br />00:17 - The Classic Looks<br />01:13 - The Feel Of Steel<br /> 02:11 - Local Names<br />02:47 - Standards<br />03:32 - Simplicity<br />04:15 - Rim Brakes<br />05:09 - Skinny Tyres<br />05:56 - Aluminium Rims<br />06:33 - Price<br />07:17 - Longevity<br />08:17 - Toe Clips And Straps<br />08:55 - Big Gears<br />09:27 - Downtube Levers<br />10:04 - Outro<br /><br />Subscribe to Cycling Weekly here: https://www.youtube.com/user/CyclingWeekly1<br /><br />More at:<br />Cycling Weekly: http://www.cyclingweekly.com<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CyclingWeekly<br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/cyclingweeklyma...<br />Twitter: http://twitter.com/cyclingweekly<br />Email: cycling@futurenet.com
