Sometimes it only takes a rusty object found in a garden to bring up memories that I thought were forgotten. That’s exactly what happened to me when I came across this strange little metal object, with a roulette wheel and a thread. Many young people do not know what it is, but for a whole generation, it was a true symbol of freedom and adventure. And if you grew up before electric bikes and LED lamps, you’ll probably recognize this object immediately.
This strange object found in the garden is not what I thought
When I first saw this object, I thought of an old piece of machine, a broken tool or even a piece of toy. However, it was actually an old bicycle dynamo.
In the past, before rechargeable lamps and modern lighting, bicycles used this small device to produce electricity and power the front headlight. No battery, no battery, nothing to recharge: it was enough to pedal.
It was simple, ingenious and almost magical when I was a kid.
