Riding Tips For Classic Antique Bicycles

[dnc1]

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Two, nigh on perfect illustrations right there,
Why you should and How you should.
Nice!

 

[bricycle]

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Is the second (B-21) illustration still correct by current standards?

 

[dnc1]

Is the second (B-21) illustration still correct by current standards?

It works for me! However I usually forgo the jacket.

 

[SirMike1983]

Two, nigh on perfect illustrations right there,
Why you should and How you should.
Nice!

The one on the right is still pretty close, though I like the bars just a touch above the saddle level, myself.

 

[hoofhearted]

Riding Tip: Make Sure You Can See Waaay Ahead

 

[hoofhearted]

Riding Tip: Don't Let Others Ride On Your Handlebar

 

[tech549]

please don't wear spandex!!

 

[bikemonkey]

They call them death stems for a reason...

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

one thing a great many old bike people need to do is raise your seat so your knees are just slightly bent when the pedal is at the bottom of the stroke. I have a buddy who has no car, and only rides a bike. he thinks you adjust the seat so when you stop at a stop sign your feet are on the ground. he rides all over town at 3-5 MPH using all the wrong muscles.

hydrate or die. even riding slow on an old crusty bike you need water before during and after a ride. got a valuable lesson on hydration on a 10 mile Mountain bike ride several years back. 2 bottles were not enough due to the extreme hills I was not expecting on a new trail. plus it was hot. bought one of those bladder water backpack thingies before the next ride. now I have an even larger one that I either freeze or fill with ice before I go.

my buddy with no car NEVER drinks water while riding. offered him a big glass of water last time he rode by in the heat, he took only a few sips. dumbpoop. gonna see him on the side of the road one day passed out from heat stroke.

 

[vincev]

one thing a great many old bike people need to do is raise your seat so your knees are just slightly bent when the pedal is at the bottom of the stroke. I have a buddy who has no car, and only rides a bike. he thinks you adjust the seat so when you stop at a stop sign your feet are on the ground. he rides all over town at 3-5 MPH using all the wrong muscles.

hydrate or die. even riding slow on an old crusty bike you need water before during and after a ride. got a valuable lesson on hydration on a 10 mile Mountain bike ride several years back. 2 bottles were not enough due to the extreme hills I was not expecting on a new trail. plus it was hot. bought one of those bladder water backpack thingies before the next ride. now I have an even larger one that I either freeze or fill with ice before I go.

my buddy with no car NEVER drinks water while riding. offered him a big glass of water last time he rode by in the heat, he took only a few sips. dumb&#!^. gonna see him on the side of the road one day passed out from heat stroke.

If that happens is his bike worth taking ??