What’s your FAV lil’ accessory?
04-02-24, 01:14 PM
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What’s your FAV lil’ accessory?
So many cool lil doo-dads and trinkets to choose from….
But for me: I found just the base attached to an old seat I was about to throw away. I asked Van (Merziac) if he knew what it was.
I suppose I should have read the words brev. VITTORIA and figured it had something to do with tire storage. Because that’s what it is, an under-saddle tire storage.
Those tabs fit over the saddle rails
yes, toe straps work just fine as well.
I think it’s cool.
what’s your fav lil accessory?
But for me: I found just the base attached to an old seat I was about to throw away. I asked Van (Merziac) if he knew what it was.
I suppose I should have read the words brev. VITTORIA and figured it had something to do with tire storage. Because that’s what it is, an under-saddle tire storage.
Those tabs fit over the saddle rails
yes, toe straps work just fine as well.
I think it’s cool.
what’s your fav lil accessory?
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Next up, lil pump spring steel by Terry
does your pump rattle?
or
do you have a seat tube water bottle cage and wish your vintage pump would stay up under the top tube??
does your pump rattle?
or
do you have a seat tube water bottle cage and wish your vintage pump would stay up under the top tube??
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I have a small number of the sewup under saddle storage brackets. I like them.
I also like the "tire savers" that fit on nearly every single pivot brake caliper.
I also like the "tire savers" that fit on nearly every single pivot brake caliper.
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I love the T.A. tubular bag. For anybody not familiar, it was designed to fit in a bottle cage or it also had a loop for a strap to be attached under the saddle. Alex Singer has leather versions made for them that are WAY over the top in quality.
04-08-24, 07:29 AM
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Is yours stiched or glued?
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is that T/A kid really named "FIFI?"
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I'm not sure, but this thread has me coveting both the sew-up holder (I used to have one long ago, except by Zeus, and could use one now), and the tire-savers. Clem would need a tire-saver made for 48mm Barlow Pass tires (!) - they've smooth enough tread, though.
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Digression: I miss riding almost year round in decent weather in New Mexico.
Regarding the do-dad, I really like the utility and size of my Pedro's Trixie tool. I have too many neat gadgets though. I certainly love my brakes most of all; Maguras, Dia Compes, Shimanos, Raleigh, TRP, Gerry Burgess, anything that reliably stops me!
Regarding the do-dad, I really like the utility and size of my Pedro's Trixie tool. I have too many neat gadgets though. I certainly love my brakes most of all; Maguras, Dia Compes, Shimanos, Raleigh, TRP, Gerry Burgess, anything that reliably stops me!
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yep, although I don't recall where I learned this. Maybe I'll have to poke through my archives and see if I can dig it up.
edit: haven't found much yet. I do have a photo (probably from someone on the C&V forum) of the box for that T.A. bottle cage zippered pouch. It shows Fifi with a jersey that says "Fifi".
2nd edit:
just found this on Flickr. No particular reference to the name "Fifi", but definitely interesting.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/27089900@N00/5596602311/
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edit: haven't found much yet. I do have a photo (probably from someone on the C&V forum) of the box for that T.A. bottle cage zippered pouch. It shows Fifi with a jersey that says "Fifi".
2nd edit:
just found this on Flickr. No particular reference to the name "Fifi", but definitely interesting.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/27089900@N00/5596602311/
Steve in Peoria
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I like brass bells. I can ring it once from far behind a pedestrian, and by the time I'm passing them, the bell is still resonating.
The tires on my commuter bike are tight, and I can't easily put them on with my hands. I don't like using a lever for that job. I use a Kool Stop Tire Jack. Too bad it's so big, but it's good to be ready.
The tires on my commuter bike are tight, and I can't easily put them on with my hands. I don't like using a lever for that job. I use a Kool Stop Tire Jack. Too bad it's so big, but it's good to be ready.
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I really liked my Flickstand when I was bicycle camping. Made leaning the bike against a tree or post so much easier. Love presta-to-schrader adapters.
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