They don't even pay road tax Joe. **Off topic thread**

RobFowl

Never thought I'd see the day but am no longer a member of Swords CC, not the the club I joined any more

Eamonnator

RobFowl wrote: »

Never thought I'd see the day but am no longer a member of Swords CC, not the the club I joined any more

Do tell.

lennymc

RobFowl wrote: »

Never thought I'd see the day but am no longer a member of Swords CC, not the the club I joined any more

:eek:

Rogue-Trooper

Get In There wrote: »

Anyone know where I can get silicone gripper strips to sow onto my jersey which keeps riding up on my back. Cheers.

I looked at this before but abandoned the idea because, as gadetra has said, the sewing bit is apparently a nightmare. I did source the grippers on line here and here though if you are feeling brave (or yer ma is a wiz on the old sewing machine).

gadetra wrote: »

Very difficult thing to replace. Unless you're gonna hand sew it, you need a teflon foot for your machine. They're put with heat, so you can't replace it as such. You can buy good hold-ups, cut the gripper off, and sew that on but it won't last, they never do :rolleyes: It might prolong the grippy life of your jersey. When sewing it on, don't go with a running stitch, zig zag it because it has to stretch and move.

While I often marvel at the cycle-related knowledge of some people on this forum, gadetra's knowledge of haberdashery and fabrics never ceases to amaze me!

AstraMonti

Another new lock, this one looks interesting for us nerds.
http://gizmodo.com/skylock-is-the-bike-lock-of-the-future-and-its-awesome-1576515407

Ole Rodrigo

AstraMonti wrote: »

Another new lock, this one looks interesting for us nerds.
http://gizmodo.com/skylock-is-the-bike-lock-of-the-future-and-its-awesome-1576515407

Hmm, sounds too much like Skynet. What if they start communicating with each other and refuse to open?

Branding fail :pac:

wanderer 22

AstraMonti wrote: »

Another new lock, this one looks interesting for us nerds.
http://gizmodo.com/skylock-is-the-bike-lock-of-the-future-and-its-awesome-1576515407

'While you're off and riding (with the lock onboard), Skylock's accelerometers will feel it if you have an accident, and its app will ask you if you're okay. If you don't respond within a certain number of seconds it will automatically call emergency responders and give them your position. Pretty amazing.'


So many possibilities for things to go wrong...What happens if you've just left your phone at home and so can't respond to your locks questioning? :pac:

Lumen

colm18 wrote: »

'While you're off and riding (with the lock onboard), Skylock's accelerometers will feel it if you have an accident, and its app will ask you if you're okay. If you don't respond within a certain number of seconds it will automatically call emergency responders and give them your position. Pretty amazing.'


So many possibilities for things to go wrong...What happens if you've just left your phone at home and so can't respond to your locks questioning? :pac:

My phone (Galaxy S5) has an emergency function that's quite fun. You add emergency contact numbers, and if you signal an emergency (by pressing the power button three times) it records audio, takes pictures using front and back cameras, and sends it all to your contact.

Unfortunately I've had at least one false positive caused by in-pocket button pressing. Didn't go down very well.

Zyzz

Do a bit of climbing, get to the top to descend..forgot to charge Di2 battery..

..stuck in the small chainring..




cool.

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[quote="Rogue-


While I often marvel at the cycle-related knowledge of some people on this forum, gadetra's knowledge of haberdashery and fabrics never ceases to amaze me![/quote]

Ha ha can I put that on my wall?
I sew every day, 4th generation of seamstresses in my family so there was no escaping the knowledge!
Maybe i should specialise in cycling alterations :pac:

Dermot Illogical

gadetra wrote: »

Maybe i should specialise in cycling alterations :pac:

I've a green boards jersey which needs a new zip and a pink boards bibshorts which needs a tear repaired. Can I have a quote*?

* Not "Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read." as I have that one already.

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Dermot Illogical wrote: »

I've a green boards jersey which needs a new zip and a pink boards bibshorts which needs a tear repaired. Can I have a quote*?

* Not "Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read." as I have that one already.

I can indeed do that for you. Can I get back to you later on tonight with a quote, I am in my other job at the moment but I should be home by 9 ETA what I meant to say is I'll pm ya later. Brain is fried!

BofaDeezNuhtz

A feckin' mecca I tells ya, better than nothing tho surpose.

http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/outdoors/10m-investment-aimed-at-making-ireland-a-cycling-mecca-268779.html

Diarmuid

Suzuki_TL1000R wrote: »

A feckin' mecca I tells ya, better than nothing tho surpose.

http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/outdoors/10m-investment-aimed-at-making-ireland-a-cycling-mecca-268779.html

€10m to make Ireland a cycling "mecca"? lol

Wishbone Ash

I saw two lads heading towards the airport today heavily laden with panniers and a large folded cardboard box strapped to each bike. I was envious!

(Just wondering - whenever I take the bike abroad, the various airlines I've flown with alway state that a bike box or bike bag must be used. How do some cyclists get away with cardboard?)

Lusk_Doyle

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

I saw two lads heading towards the airport today heavily laden with panniers and a large folded cardboard box strapped to each bike. I was envious!

(Just wondering - whenever I take the bike abroad, the various airlines I've flown with alway state that a bike box or bike bag must be used. How do some cyclists get away with cardboard?)

Cardboard BOX!

furiousox

Big fish, little fish....

cdaly_

Lumen wrote: »

takes pictures using front and back cameras, and sends it all to your contact.

Unfortunately I've had at least one false positive caused by in-pocket button pressing. Didn't go down very well.

Transparent pockets eh?...

Lumen

cdaly_ wrote: »

Transparent pockets eh?...

I did wonder what frequency of pressing would set it off.

The tax man

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

I saw two lads heading towards the airport today heavily laden with panniers and a large folded cardboard box strapped to each bike. I was envious!

(Just wondering - whenever I take the bike abroad, the various airlines I've flown with alway state that a bike box or bike bag must be used. How do some cyclists get away with cardboard?)

I saw a few bike boxes in the airport this morning and also bumped into a Boardsie.
Sadly only dropping people off, not traveling.:(

Can't understand how anyone could trust a cardboard box to protect their bike from baggage handlers. My box gets some major knocks every time I travel and I'd hate to see how a piece of cardboard would stand up to the same abuse.

RobFowl

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

I saw two lads heading towards the airport today heavily laden with panniers and a large folded cardboard box strapped to each bike. I was envious!

(Just wondering - whenever I take the bike abroad, the various airlines I've flown with alway state that a bike box or bike bag must be used. How do some cyclists get away with cardboard?)

I'd say Strava are ****ting themselves.......

detones

RobFowl wrote: »

Never thought I'd see the day but am no longer a member of Swords CC, not the the club I joined any more

Sorry to hear this Rob.

RobFowl

detones wrote: »

Sorry to hear this Rob.

If you're out in the morning we could chat ?

detones

RobFowl wrote: »

If you're out in the morning we could chat ?

Sure am, Naul rd. is closed so we will have to convince Bcmf to go over Snowtown ;-)

Wishbone Ash

The tax man wrote: »

Can't understand how anyone could trust a cardboard box to protect their bike from baggage handlers. My box gets some major knocks every time I travel and I'd hate to see how a piece of cardboard would stand up to the same abuse.

Not much choice if touring - especially if returning from a different airport so no chance of even leaving a box in left luggage.

It's possible they treat cardboard more gently.

detones wrote: »

Sure am, Naul rd. is closed so we will have to convince Bcmf to go over Snowtown ;-)

It's not physically closed despite the signage. Nice new surface being laid.

Lusk_Doyle

The tax man wrote: »

I saw a few bike boxes in the airport this morning and also bumped into a Boardsie.
Sadly only dropping people off, not traveling.:(

Can't understand how anyone could trust a cardboard box to protect their bike from baggage handlers. My box gets some major knocks every time I travel and I'd hate to see how a piece of cardboard would stand up to the same abuse.

I use a bag and have had no issues.

bcmf

detones wrote: »

Sure am, Naul rd. is closed so we will have to convince Bcmf to go over Snowtown ;-)

Convince fail.

detones

bcmf wrote: »

Convince fail.

Just looking at the time of your post. You post that while hanging out the back today?

Chips Lovell

Crikey. 16,000 Chinarellos

Beasty

Vladimir Kurtains wrote: »

Crikey. 16,000 Chinarellos

That's over 3 months and represents only an estimated 38% of the "market" - suggesting they believe it's running at getting on for 200,000 a year. The fact they've caught a "proper" retailer "blending" them in with gnuine stock is a bit worrying.

Lumen

Vladimir Kurtains wrote: »

Crikey. 16,000 Chinarellos

"It’s illegal to import fake goods"

?

el tel

Lumen wrote: »

"It’s illegal to import fake goods"

?

http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/other/l11018b_en.htm

The tax man

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Not much choice if touring - especially if returning from a different airport so no chance of even leaving a box in left luggage.

It's possible they treat cardboard more gently.

Didn't think of that and it's logistics. If touring I'd say they were on steel or alu bikes which should stand up to more heavy handedness than a carbon rig.
I'd hope a cardboard box is treated a little better.

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

I use a bag and have had no issues.

Saw some very impressive bags in Dubai and the internal protection was unreal. I just like that extra level of protection from a hard case.

Harrybelafonte

The tax man wrote: »

Saw some very impressive bags in Dubai and the internal protection was unreal. I just like that extra level of protection from a hard case.

I used a box once while two friends used bags. Mine was left behind on both legs while theirs were fine. Was sent over on flight 12 hours later, but in return leg it was 48 hours. We're convinced it was cos there's could be squeezed on while mine was too bulky and solid.

Lusk_Doyle

The tax man wrote: »

Didn't think of that and it's logistics. If touring I'd say they were on steel or alu bikes which should stand up to more heavy handedness than a carbon rig.
I'd hope a cardboard box is treated a little better.


Saw some very impressive bags in Dubai and the internal protection was unreal. I just like that extra level of protection from a hard case.

I use bubble wrap and pipe insulation within the bag.

bazermc

Random question

Do pro cyclists get a brand new pair of shorts before the start of a stage race each day. Or do they reuse and recycle?

Presume shoes are reused

Lusk_Doyle

bazermc wrote: »

Random question

Do pro cyclists get a brand new pair of shorts before the start of a stage race each day. Or do they reuse and recycle?

Presume shoes are reused

Probably not. The team buses have washing machines. The hotels too.

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Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

The team buses have washing machines.

Really? How does that work? Plumbing wise? Or have I missed the joke

Darkglasses

Yeah they really do have washing machines, they definitely wash and reuse. Some skinsuits are single-use only though, Tony Martin has abrasive tape on his saddle to keep him held in place so he can't use them again.

Wishbone Ash

bazermc wrote: »

Random question

Do pro cyclists get a brand new pair of shorts before the start of a stage race each day. Or do they reuse and recycle?

Presume shoes are reused

Sean Kelly was often forced to hand wash his kit in the hand basin of his hotel each night when he was at his peak.

Zyzz

Darkglasses wrote: »

Yeah they really do have washing machines, they definitely wash and reuse. Some skinsuits are single-use only though, Tony Martin has abrasive tape on his saddle to keep him held in place so he can't use them again.

Probably a good time for me to cancel that order of Tony Martin skin suits then ey.. :cool:

RobertFoster

Zyzz wrote: »

Probably a good time for me to cancel that order of Tony Martin skin suits then ey.. :cool:

Depends on what you're into really.

Harrybelafonte

gadetra wrote: »

Really? How does that work? Plumbing wise? Or have I missed the joke

I knew this photo was worth taking:

Darkglasses wrote: »

Yeah they really do have washing machines, they definitely wash and reuse. Some skinsuits are single-use only though, Tony Martin has abrasive tape on his saddle to keep him held in place so he can't use them again.

nolinejudge

Ohhh. I felt that.

The shower is gonna sting.

BofaDeezNuhtz

gadetra wrote: »

Really? How does that work? Plumbing wise? Or have I missed the joke

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No way! And dryers and all! I want one of those buses. To live in!

Qualitymark

gadetra wrote: »

No way! And dryers and all! I want one of those buses. To live in!

Don't tempt fate. Mocking's catching.

bazermc

gadetra wrote: »

No way! And dryers and all! I want one of those buses. To live in!

But remember never put cycling shorts in the dyer, it ruins them

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bazermc wrote: »

But remember never put cycling shorts in the dyer, it ruins them

Why you would even need a dryer when you have a bus with awning is beyond me. Pure decadence!

I still want to live in one...

Harrybelafonte

A friend and I had plans to convert an older CIE bus, one of the really big ones to a home and had enough space to store an MG Sprite underneath. However, it never came to be, though I'm kinda of glad not be living like a Levellers fan.