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So as I was out and about the other day the nose of my brooks tore off . It was already starting to tear around the rivets and for the last few months the leather had seemed to be disintegrating, no matter how much love and proofide I fed it.
The guy I bought it from 2 years ago said it was from a 1940's Hetchins. I believe him, it genuinely looked that old and the embossed old style logo was barely visible . Perhaps day to day use on my beater was too much. A sad day but it had a good innings .
It got me thinking, what are the oldest bike parts out there that people are still using and enjoying? I know there are some 1930s frames still knocking about , perhaps earlier . What other real vintage components are you rocking ?!