POV BICYCLE RIDE - why vintage bikes are better than moderns!

9:32 I've noticed that as well!
Here in Belgium people are generally friendlier to cyclists than in the UK, but I still notice a difference in how people treat me when I'm riding my different bikes.
The one that makes people the friendliest is my late 80s restomodded steel road bike with all silver parts and sparkly blue metallic paint.

I loved this podcast, Harley. Thankyou. Bicycle manufatcturers over the past fifty years have been obsessed with speed of the bicycle, almost to the exclusion of the pleasure one gets riding a classical bicycle. Unlike modern bikes, these things have soul and they are a pleasure to own and ride. The only negative about this post is that you remind me of how fit I was as a teenager and how I, too, could ride for miles without a problem. These days the first slight hill you rode would stop me in my tracks! Oh well, the joys of ageing! Thankyou so much, Harley, a brilliant podcast.

I want to appreciate not only the bike but those single lane country roads you all have in England. We don't have those in the States, ours are much wider and cars rush down them so much faster.

Good video Harley, I'm impressed by your consideration for other road users, and the fact that you're constantly on the lookout for hazards, it'll stand you in good stead when you upgrade to smething with an engine and your name on the tank!

Well you certainly traveled a distance. Nice countryside there. I noticed the houses are very much the same in design. Here in New Zealand we have mainly weatherboard style homes. It's an excellent bike . My father was born in 1927 the year it was made. He's deceased now. 98 years old your bike is. Amazing 😊

Great vid! Great bike! My favourite reason to ride vintage bikes is: cheapest time machine ever. I have a 1940s CCM cruiser which I have turned into a semi-authentic homage to the 1960s and 1970s klunker movement, and every time I ride that bike I feel like I'm traveling back in time.

Great video. Early bikes would have had white tyres as this is the natural colour of rubber. Was only later on they added a colour. The Powell & Hammer reflector on your rear fork would've originally been fitted to the mudguard and the bracket would've been shaped to fit. Quite a rare thing itself.

Oh the joys of Spring. A nice change of pace going out for a bike ride with you. Let's have some more if you have the energy. I noticed that there were no rattles coming from the bike even over the really poor road surfaces - a very solid machine. Thank you.

As always, another very enjoyable video. Always look forward to these Sunday treats. Many thanks again.

Great ride Harley, like others I was out of breath just watching. I've often heard you and your Dad talk about the state of your roads and I really got to see what you mean. Apart from the potholes, the amount of mud was amazing. Country farm roads I know but even so - add salt to the mix and ewwww. You've done a great job servicing your bike, not a sound from her except the wind noise. She's a credit to you.

Bicycles manufacturers have always been innovators and coming up with ideas to improve handling, strength, comfort, ease of use, lightness etc. Its a never ending cycle of material development, gearing, braking systems. Fascinating to study. Sturmey Archer was one of the first hub gearing systems based on epicyclic gears, and still made today, albeit in the far east. As most stuff is. I believe people must have been fitter in those days as the number of gears was limited. Even had fixed gears. Not so common now.

I would liked to have a go on Zimmerman's bike. fixed wheel. Loved the handlebars. I wonder what sort of bike did Southall ride.

I ride a 50-yrs old bike similar to pre-war models. Little bit improved (3 gears rear hub and modern pedal shaft and levers). I like it 😊

ok, those are the best looking handlebars i think i have ever seen. Can someone directly somewhere, anywhere these might appear. Ive been using an inverted north roads handlebar too get similar hand position. Thank you Harley for a very human cycling experience.

Nice one Harley, you definitely get some speed up there.

Liked that a lot Harley well done, you have to do more like that , thanks CHEERS

Great enthusiasm son! Carry on your inspiring presentations.

Watching and out of breath lol only sat in chair 💺 lovely area cheers for video

Hi. It doesn't matter. How old is this bike. Is all about your experience and attitude 😂

Vintage bike need maintenance, BUT it is kind of maintenance which You easily can do Yourself while ending up cup of beer. They are ridiculously practical in most cases... Nobody make so nowadays. As added bonus - they usually MUCH more accessible than even cheapest new one AND better... Even if some parts needed to be changed. Only thing I personally recommending is to avoid coastal break's, please. They are dangerous, IMHO. Only rim breakes
"Heaviness" will gone after maintaining/renewing/changing all bearings. With cup/open bearings(english not my first) it is important to not tied them too much or too loose. Also need to check if bearing cups are too much worn out. It will not add some gearing, but in such way bike will feel a lot easier to pedal. Hope it help.

Hi Harley
Well love the knees out on your bike and great views and keep up the god work.
Warm regards
Richard

Have a bike from the 60s, not really different to your bike (same tech lvl). Only the worn out bottom bracket and low quality replacement drow me nuts(replaced with a sealed square button bracket), everything else is works fine like 10-20-30-40-50-60 years ago.

There should be TPU tubes and tan sidewall tires that would cure most of the complaints of slowness without giving up anything comfort-wise. Those CST Zeppelins are what, 950g for just the tire? They do look great, but oof.

Thanks Harley, good video. You’re so fit ! Lovely bike. I,m an old Car man.

Neato!

I Hope you are getting your school work done..😮