John Betmanis concluded:- Maybe such a list already exists somewhere and maybe some of you from the UK can add to it, but here's a glossary of British cycling terms as I remember them. Some of them may no longer be current, because my memories are from the 1950s, but they should be on-topic. John, Sadly many of your list are no longer part of the British Cycling make up. Half of to todays club folk ,with exception of a few oldies, would'nt even know what they mean let alone use them!
However just to add a few Coffee grinder . Cyclo's 3 speed rear mechanism Double clanger. Front rod double chainwheel changer. Flint catchers. Carlton Tyre savers. Wired ons. Conventional beaded tyres Sprint Carriers. Front axle attachment for carrying wheels. Honking Rubbers. Round brake lever covers "Oil Up" A warning of vehicle from behind.
Club cycling in this modern UK age has lost most of the old club life atmosphere.Its mostly used by enthusiasts to affiliate to the cycling ruling bodies which enables take part in various racing programmes.
No loyalty anymore , I could go on!!
Doug Smith
North Dorset
UK