Jan and Klodi's Party Bus - part II **off topic discussion**

dunworth1

Luxman wrote:

How were you after the 50k? If you pace it and rest and drink and fuel properly it should be doable

A little tired but not bad really

Does anyone know if Kask have a crash replacement policy for their helmets in Ireland?

andy69

ronoc wrote: »

Does anyone know if Kask have a crash replacement policy for their helmets in Ireland?

I got mine replaced last year with them but it was through the UK and I had to post mine over to them. No one here in IRL as far as I know. Still worked out well and they were sound to deal with.

CramCycle

andy69 wrote: »

I got mine replaced last year with them but it was through the UK and I had to post mine over to them. No one here in IRL as far as I know. Still worked out well and they were sound to deal with.

How does it work, do you get a discount or what happens?

andy69

CramCycle wrote: »

How does it work, do you get a discount or what happens?

Yep, ye get the new one at a discounted price. My original was 180Eur new I think, and they sent me the new one for 60stg but I need to double check that....I'm going on memory, and I was a bit out of it on Tramadol pain killers at the time :-) will update when I'm back at the office shortly...

andy69

CramCycle wrote: »

How does it work, do you get a discount or what happens?

ok, found it, here ye go...

>>>> paste >>>>>
We do offer a crash replacement service. It is 50% off the rrp of the crashed helmet plus shipping.

Please send the helmet back to us for inspection.

We require you to include proof of purchase along with a brief cover note stating your name, address, email and contact number.

The address to return your helmet to is at the bottom of this email.

We will be in touch upon its arrival.

Kind regards

Customer Service

Velobrands Ltd
Copplestone Mill
Copplestone
Crediton
EX17 5NF
Tel: 01363 85617
www.velobrands.co.uk

rollingscone

Google says I can do this.

But before I risk two nice wheelsets.

Can I definitely, positively, non fatally, switch the Shimano Freehub on the pair of Zonda's I just inherited with the Campag freehub on the pair of Scirrocos I will be selling.

Given my recent bike maintenance record, seriously thinking of outsourcing the job...even though I've done a Freehub swap before.

Weepsie

I don't know, but could you sell both and get a new pair of Zondas with Campag freehub (suggesting this in the hope of getting cheap Zondas mwhahahaha)

Alanstrainor

God I hate ordering from Wiggle, they are the slowest shop to dispatch your order I've ever come across. They always seem to take a week or more from receiving your order to despatching it. CRC will dispatch it within hours and I'll have it next day with the free postage. It's really just my fault for getting sucked into a deal recently!

Alanstrainor

Alanstrainor wrote: »

God I hate ordering from Wiggle, they are the slowest shop to dispatch your order I've ever come across. They always seem to take a week or more from receiving your order to despatching it. CRC will dispatch it within hours and I'll have it next day with the free postage. It's really just my fault for getting sucked into a deal recently!

Wiggle have become very hit and miss since they moved to their new warehouse.

Weepsie

The bike I've been lusting after for 2 months now is gone. Silly indecision. Back to square one and hunt on for another

Wishbone Ash

I've seen some weird names for Strava segments but this takes the biscuit!

https://www.strava.com/segments/9230188

Luxman

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

I've seen some weird names for Strava segments but this takes the biscuit!

https://www.strava.com/segments/9230188

Check the profile!!????

lennymc

Luxman wrote: »

Check the profile!!????

I just went there on street view and it looks a salvador dali painting

LollipopJimmy

God damn it. Nearly a full list of PR's

http://i.imgur.com/s26LPJe.jpg

eeeee

Racing this evening. Had no idea when the last lap was. I was in a bunch thinking 'God everyone's attacking at the one time, weird'. Then they sat up. Doh! I'm such a hardcore racing machine :pac:

CramCycle

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

God damn it. Nearly a full list of PR's

I gave one of those a name, must see how far off the KOM I am now, I had it for ages

dastardly00

Is anyone getting 'spammed' by a weird account on Strava today?

I've had about 6 follower requests today from an account called 'Chloe Hunter' (which now doesn't appear to exist (Google cache of the account)).
I was able to block the first two invitations but now I can't do anything with the other four I received this evening (neither block nor accept).

LollipopJimmy

CramCycle wrote: »

I gave one of those a name, must see how far off the KOM I am now, I had it for ages

I'm a good bit off the koms but I'm gunning to get one. There's one near my house that is achievable

07Lapierre

dastardly00 wrote: »

Is anyone getting 'spammed' by a weird account on Strava today?

I've had about 6 follower requests today from an account called 'Chloe Hunter' (which now doesn't appear to exist (Google cache of the account)).
I was able to block the first two invitations but now I can't do anything with the other four I received this evening (neither block nor accept).

Yeah I got about 6 requests from Chloe too....declined them all.

LollipopJimmy

07Lapierre wrote: »

Yeah I got about 6 requests from Chloe too....declined them all.

I'm quite new to Strava, I haven't followed anybody on it, is it bad etiquette to just follow random people that you always come across on your route?

CramCycle

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

I'm quite new to Strava, I haven't followed anybody on it, is it bad etiquette to just follow random people that you always come across on your route?

I just think it's weird, no issues with people who know me, are linked in some way via boards or any clubs I am affiliated with. Some randomer who has no affiliation with me though. It is just odd to me.

Fian

Like poster above me i put strava on my phone in the last week. Switched it on for my commute home and was amazed how many "segments" there are, but bar one that looks like I could aim for top ten with a favourable wind, there is no way I am seriously going to look to put my name on the front page, especially on my hybrid wearing a backpack. I will have a look next weekend when I go cycle, I can see how this could be fun, though I am too heavy to compete for any KOMs - i can always focus on descents!

I would also be grateful for any tips on ettiquette, though I am not sure what the reason to follow someone is anyway?

that was prompted by the post above mine (unless someone has intervened) but i came on to post a link to this interesting and positive irish times article on cycling:

http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/from-roche-to-r%C3%A1s-why-cycling-has-become-cool-again-1.2606293

manafana

Fian wrote: »

Like poster above me i put strava on my phone in the last week. Switched it on for my commute home and was amazed how many "segments" there are, but bar one that looks like I could aim for top ten with a favourable wind, there is no way I am seriously going to look to put my name on the front page, especially on my hybrid wearing a backpack. I will have a look next weekend when I go cycle, I can see how this could be fun, though I am too heavy to compete for any KOMs - i can always focus on descents!

I would also be grateful for any tips on ettiquette, though I am not sure what the reason to follow someone is anyway?

that was prompted by the post above mine (unless someone has intervened) but i came on to post a link to this interesting and positive irish times article on cycling:

http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/from-roche-to-r%C3%A1s-why-cycling-has-become-cool-again-1.2606293

follow other people to find new routes etc, colm18 on here found a road around enniskerry he never knew of till he saw it on my strava.

Im going abroad and followed guy riding over their to see what routes he rides.

07Lapierre

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

I'm quite new to Strava, I haven't followed anybody on it, is it bad etiquette to just follow random people that you always come across on your route?

If they haven't set up Strava whereby they have to approve any request to be followed, no, follow whoever you like.

Fian

Hmm, seems Irish times have a raft of cycling stories this morning:

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/road-outrage-cyclists-call-for-a-better-deal-in-dublin-1.2606296

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/wheel-deals-get-a-handle-on-the-cost-of-cycling-1.2606319

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/going-the-distance-to-prevent-fatalities-1.2606408

http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/what-turned-me-into-a-weekend-bike-racer-1.2606393

Peterx

And one on golf.

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/australia-s-adam-scott-opts-out-of-olympics-to-focus-on-pga-tour-1.2617293
"Australian world number seven Adam Scott has confirmed he will skip the Rio Olympics in August, the 2013 Masters champion citing scheduling conflicts as the main reason for opting out of golf’s return to the Games after a 112-year absence."

Golf, tennis, road cycling (not MTB XC or track) and any other sport where the olympics isn't the pinnacle should be pulled from the games.

Fian

Peterx wrote: »

And one on golf.

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/australia-s-adam-scott-opts-out-of-olympics-to-focus-on-pga-tour-1.2617293
"Australian world number seven Adam Scott has confirmed he will skip the Rio Olympics in August, the 2013 Masters champion citing scheduling conflicts as the main reason for opting out of golf’s return to the Games after a 112-year absence."

Golf, tennis, road cycling (not MTB XC or track) and any other sport where the olympics isn't the pinnacle should be pulled from the games.

The final line from the last of the irish times articles linked in my post above "why i turned into a weekend racer" is apposite:

"Anyway, ridiculous though it may be, it could be worse. I could be playing golf."

Alanstrainor

Just had a lad in a van throw, and possibly spit, lucozade all over me. I have it on video and have a reg, anything I can do with it? I'd hate to let the scum away with it. Completely unprovoked, he was going the opposite direction to me.

Darkglasses

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

I'm quite new to Strava, I haven't followed anybody on it, is it bad etiquette to just follow random people that you always come across on your route?

I get followed by a good few complete strangers, don't mind at all, but presume they're just fishing for return follows for internet points.