Actually, I think I still have those Axo shoes in a box somewhere too.
Please Note:
Apologies for the photo of a photo in an album.
Also, the cheap Woolies sunglasses, as I was saving up for some Oakleys.
However, check out the cutting edge, for 1994, Magura hydraulic rim brakes.
(My mate built the bike for me at discounted Trade prices.)
Makes my original TriTalk kit look positively modern.
I ride a daily commuter that is of 1986 vintage… and have a cycling top somewhere that I bought on the same day… still wear it occasionally as an underlayer on filthy days!.. its a bit ‘80s’…
My 1993 Oakley Sub Zeros. The plastic is getting very brittle around the hinges now; even sat in the sock drawer for the last 20 years! First ever pair.
My Blackburn Headsweat (yes, it was really called that). It’s one of those bike protectors for the turbo, and I can remember exactly the year and month I bought it, as I was on honeymoon (my first one). Jan, 1990 and it’s still used every time I hit the turbo.
The two bits of elastic that hook on to the brake hoods are ‘less than effective’ these days, so the tension is taken up by the velcro that wraps around the seat post.
Honourable mention to to a pair of Assos gloves I bought, again on holiday in the UK from Ron Spencer’s shop in Warrington. They lasted 13 years with regular use.
My helly Hansen black thermal layer top from 2007. I bought another in 2012 but I rarely wear it. My 2007 top may be a bit slack and is riddled with holes but it’s seen a lot of action
The 2004 USPS fleece lined jacket that is still doing reasonably frequent duty for cold morning commutes and sessions. It’s brilliant.
It’s had the cuffs restitched a few times, has a few scrapes from some black ice crashes, but it still ranks as the most useful and oldest piece of kit I still have.
There’s a 2008 AUS Oly team long sleeve that gets used frequently - made for Beijing, it’s great when it’s soaked and it’s hot - but I didn’t earn it, so the USPS one is better!
I am newish to events, so I don’t have anything particularly old. However, I did buy a pair of Mark Beaumont pedals that he used during his Around the World in 80 Days record.
Look how worn the right pedal is. Pretty sure he talks about a hot spot in the book and needing to change pedals to relieve some pressure. You can see how worn it is.
The box came with 4 books and brand new cleats as well … like I was actually going to use the pedals. These things are priceless (to me).
