Dr Ferrari's Camper Van (off-topic discussion)

Brian? · 05-05-2013 7:56pm

Lumen wrote: »

The S5 is the fat friend that the R5ca takes to the bar in the role of ugly sidekick.

Harsh, I think the S5 is quite fetching myself.

Mycroft H · 05-05-2013 8:03pm

dastardly00 wrote: »

but what about 7-19nm?

Guesswork :pac:

Seaneh · 06-05-2013 1:14pm

AstraMonti wrote: »

It's the Greek Easter today and traditionally is all about food today.

This one is called kokoretsi and its one of the things that you really don't want to dig in detail in what you re eating, ignorance is bliss!

(Sorry big pic but I am on phone can't do much)

Kokoretsi or kokoreç is a dish of the Balkans and Anatolia consisting mainly of lamb or goat intestines, often wrapping seasoned offal, including sweetbreads, hearts, lungs or kidneys. The intestines of suckling lambs are preferred

Yeah, sounds lovely...
:pac:

Jawgap · 07-05-2013 8:49am

I think my Molteni jersey just got de-cooled........:(

Is "Inda" wearing a cockstrong wrist band?

ROK ON · 07-05-2013 8:52am

AstraMonti wrote: »

Wait until he sees this... Spit roasted lamb..

Looks lovely but amazingly lamb is the one meat that I don't eat.

Lumen · 07-05-2013 9:57am

Jawgap wrote: »

I think my Molteni jersey just got de-cooled

Balls, mine too.

colm_gti · 07-05-2013 10:43am

Measuring 0.75mm of wear on a KMC X10 chain after about a month of use, despite thoroughly cleaning after each spin.....pfft, won't be using one of them ever again!

Dermot Illogical · 07-05-2013 10:50am

Jawgap wrote: »

I think my Molteni jersey just got de-cooled........:(

And how! Should we be expecting a firesale in the adverts sub-forum?

Jawgap wrote: »

Is "Inda" wearing a cockstrong wrist band?

It would appear so. He has the LS colours on his lid too. He's a dedicated follower of fashion is our Inda.

route66 · 07-05-2013 2:11pm

colm_gti wrote: »

Measuring 0.75mm of wear on a KMC X10 chain after about a month of use, despite thoroughly cleaning after each spin.....pfft, won't be using one of them ever again!

Think that might be .75%, not mm ...

My SRAM PC991 has over 4,000 kms on it and the .75% side of this doesn't fit yet!

colm_gti · 07-05-2013 2:18pm

route66 wrote: »

Think that might be .75%, not mm ...

My SRAM PC991 has over 4,000 kms on it and the .75% side of this doesn't fit yet!

Maybe so, either way the .75 side of my chain wear gauge was slipping into the link...likewise usually get 5 or 6 times the distance I got out of it from a SRAM chain....SRAM PC1051 now fitted!

manafana · 07-05-2013 2:50pm

colm_gti wrote: »

Maybe so, either way the .75 side of my chain wear gauge was slipping into the link...likewise usually get 5 or 6 times the distance I got out of it from a SRAM chain....SRAM PC1051 now fitted!

using SRAM chain myself now, no complaints, BBB were recommended as a cheap option otherwise. to be fair colm you be putting out some serious power on that poor chain

CramCycle · 07-05-2013 2:53pm

manafana wrote: »

using SRAM chain myself now, no complaints, BBB were recommended as a cheap option otherwise. to be fair colm you be putting out some serious power on that poor chain

We have just been changing out his new chain for an old one before every race to make him less efficient and give the rest of the competitors a chance :pac:

colm_gti · 07-05-2013 3:10pm

manafana wrote: »

using SRAM chain myself now, no complaints, BBB were recommended as a cheap option otherwise. to be fair colm you be putting out some serious power on that poor chain

CramCycle wrote: »

We have just been changing out his new chain for an old one before every race to make him less efficient and give the rest of the competitors a chance :pac:

Hahaha I wish!

doozerie · 07-05-2013 3:39pm

colm_gti wrote:

Measuring 0.75mm of wear on a KMC X10 chain after about a month of use, despite thoroughly cleaning after each spin.....pfft, won't be using one of them ever again!

Are you measuring with a tape/ruler, or with a dedicated chain wear tool? One argument against the most common dedicated chain wear tools is that they factor the wear on the rollers into the measurement and may suggest a chain is worn out before it really is. The issue is described in detail here.

As per that page, a better means of measuring chain wear is to either use an accurate ruler (or a decent pair of calipers) carefully or else buy the (expensive) Shimano chain tool that does not take roller wear into account. It still might not mean that your KMC chain will last as long as your previous ones of course, but maybe there is more life left in it than it seems.

colm_gti · 07-05-2013 3:43pm

doozerie wrote: »

Are you measuring with a tape/ruler, or with a dedicated chain wear tool? One argument against the most common dedicated chain wear tools is that they factor the wear on the rollers into the measurement and may suggest a chain is worn out before it really is. The issue is described in detail here.

As per that page, a better means of measuring chain wear is to either use an accurate ruler (or a decent pair of calipers) carefully or else buy the (expensive) Shimano chain tool that does not take roller wear into account. It still might not mean that your KMC chain will last as long as your previous ones of course, but maybe there is more life left in it than it seems.

I was using a basic chain wear tool. That's interesting, thanks for the link doozerie. Even if that is the case, I still get a lot more life out of SRAM chains than the KMC chain, even just going by the chain wear gauge. Picked up the KMC chain as I was in a rush but won't be doing it again in the future!

kerry4sam · 07-05-2013 6:17pm

Anyone for a coffee this evening?

Paul Kiernan · 07-05-2013 6:57pm

doozerie wrote: »

Are you measuring with a tape/ruler, or with a dedicated chain wear tool? One argument against the most common dedicated chain wear tools is that they factor the wear on the rollers into the measurement and may suggest a chain is worn out before it really is. The issue is described in detail here.

As per that page, a better means of measuring chain wear is to either use an accurate ruler (or a decent pair of calipers) carefully or else buy the (expensive) Shimano chain tool that does not take roller wear into account. It still might not mean that your KMC chain will last as long as your previous ones of course, but maybe there is more life left in it than it seems.

I removed a KMC X10 93 chain last year with over 5000km on it because it was failing the chain tool test. However, I checked it this year and found it was only "stretched" by about 1/8" over 4' of chain. I have now put it back on my bike. Perhaps the KMC chains are more prone to roller wear and are incorrectly failing with a standard chain checking tool?

doozerie · 07-05-2013 10:28pm

Paul Kiernan wrote: »

Perhaps the KMC chains are more prone to roller wear and are incorrectly failing with a standard chain checking tool?

Yes, that's exactly what I was wondering. I don't know how likely it is but it is possible that KMC rollers are made of a "softer" metal than other brands.

Whatever about KMC chains though, I've stopped having much faith in my chain checking tool since I read that article I linked to earier. I'd never stopped to really think about how the checking tool worked prior to that, I just took it for granted that it was accurate and reliable.

RobFowl · 08-05-2013 9:55am

So old beetroot face has finally wandered off into the sunset

DirkVoodoo · 08-05-2013 10:09am

RobFowl wrote: »

So old beetroot face has finally wandered off into the sunset

Thatcher gone, Ferguson out....if Rupert Murdoch pops his clogs my year will be complete.

Beasty · 08-05-2013 11:45am

RobFowl wrote: »

So old beetroot face has finally wandered off into the sunset

Sorry but any rumours of my demise are completely untrue ...

colm_gti · 08-05-2013 11:51am

My facebook news feed is filled with people talking about Fergie retiring, I for one am glad, I never liked the Black Eyed Peas anyway....

Morrisseeee · 08-05-2013 12:13pm

Oh Mr Ferguson, the memories, I witnessed it all, now......put your feet up & enjoy a well deserved retirement

/sniff sniff

daragh_ · 08-05-2013 12:31pm

Does this mean no new episodes of Taggart?

Dermot Illogical · 08-05-2013 12:37pm

Robbed from twitter:

"First Thatcher dies, then Ferguson retires. Somewhere there is a Scouser with a lamp and one wish left"

rollingscone · 08-05-2013 4:07pm

The first rule of Strava club is...don't leave it running while you're locking your bike and going in to use the printer.

ThisRegard · 08-05-2013 9:42pm

So driving southbound on the M50 this evening during rush hour, about 6.15, the last thing I had expected to see was a bat **** crazy cyclist cycling between the N4 and N7 exits, probably one of the longer distances between exits too. This wasn't a commuter with a pair of jeans and a high vis vest tied to a bag on his back either but someone fully kitted out for a ride.

Captain Havoc · 08-05-2013 10:20pm

There will be a minutes applause for Sir Alex at Sunday's match in the 97th minute.

Zyzz · 08-05-2013 10:41pm

Captain Havoc wrote: »

There will be a minutes applause for Sir Alex at Sunday's match in the 97th minute.

/Or however long it takes Man U to get an equaliser or winner

rollingscone · 09-05-2013 10:51am

Need...to...share...

Beasty · 09-05-2013 1:42pm

Dear Mr Glazer

I would like to introduce myself - my name is Beasty and I am a Category Moderator on Boards.ie - I'm sure you know the site, and I'm guessing you probably post on it yourself - if so, please let me know your ID and we can take further correspondence to PM

Anyway, when I say I am a Category Moderator, it's not just any category - it's the Sport Category. That gives me responsibility for all sports forums, including Soccer, where we have a very popular Manchester United thread (If you don't currently have permission to post, drop me a PM and I'll sort you out).

Anyway, as I'm sure you will appreciate, I have an extensive grasp of all things football related. Indeed I have a full set of Rothman's Football Yearbooks going back to when they were first issued in 1970. Not only that, but I've been a big fan on Manchester United for over 45 years and was at Old Trafford only last Sunday for the Chelsea match

Please accept this letter as my application for the job of Chief Coach and Football Manager - the role that Mr Ferguson recently announced he would relinquish at the end of the season. You will see I am passionate about football, and in particular Manchester United, and have all the attributes necessary to bring further success to the club. Indeed, I have one or two ideas that I think will improve the club, and help bring even more silverware than Mr Ferguson has managed over the past 26 years or so. I am happy to discuss these ideas further if you wish, but to give you a flavour, some of my training "techniques" have been very successfully deployed in Cycling for many years.

Please let me know how you wish to proceed

Yours sincerely

Beasty

Dermot Illogical · 09-05-2013 1:46pm

Beasty wrote: »

Dear Mr Glazer

I would like to introduce myself - my name is Beasty and I am a Category Moderator on Boards.ie - I'm sure you know the site, and I'm guessing you probably post on it yourself - if so, please let me know your ID and we can take further correspondence to PM

You have no idea how hard I'm praying for you to get the job.

Chips Lovell · 09-05-2013 1:55pm

They've already given the job to RobFowl. He's got the first team squad on a diet of 20 Rothmans a day, supplemented by burgers and chips.

Dermot Illogical · 09-05-2013 2:00pm

Vladimir Kurtains wrote: »

They've already given the job to RobFowl. He's got the first team squad on a diet of 20 Rothmans a day, supplemented by burgers and chips.

That's Rooney happy again so.

Beasty · 09-05-2013 2:11pm

Vladimir Kurtains wrote: »

They've already given the job to RobFowl. He's got the first team squad on a diet of 20 Rothmans a day, supplemented by burgers and chips.

He's lined up as "Chief Soigneur";)

Mycroft H · 09-05-2013 4:18pm

Surly recalls some forks

Details; http://www.bicycleretailer.com/recalls/2013/05/08/qbp-recalls-some-surly-pugsley-forks#.UYu8vavFV6d

Chips Lovell · 09-05-2013 4:20pm

Surly they can't be faulty.

Mycroft H · 09-05-2013 4:21pm

Vladimir Kurtains wrote: »

Surly they can't be faulty.

They are and don't call me surly. :pac:

Zyzz · 09-05-2013 4:35pm

Ah for fork sake..

AstraMonti · 09-05-2013 7:09pm

Quick question because I don't have a front derailleur in hand.. can you put a braze-on one in any clamp? I am just looking for a verification as I can't see any reason why not.

Chips Lovell · 09-05-2013 7:11pm

It certainly worked with 10 speed campag mechs, yes. I haven't tried it with 11 speed.

bcmf · 09-05-2013 9:15pm

AstraMonti wrote: »

Quick question because I don't have a front derailleur in hand.. can you put a braze-on one in any clamp? I am just looking for a verification as I can't see any reason why not.

Ah Holy Jebus. This can only end up one way.

el tel · 09-05-2013 10:03pm

Wondering if anyone can help me. I have a broken Dura Ace 7800 rear derailleur, the inner plate of the cage assembly is broken. Its the part extending between the two jockey wheels in the left hand derailleur shown below.

The derailleur disassembles handily so if I could replace the broken plate I'd ve back in business. Can such component bits be bought anywhere? A couple of years ago someone , possibly Blorg, posted a link to a site which sold bits and pieces like that but I can't find it now.

Any help would be appreciated, thanks

AstraMonti · 10-05-2013 1:39am

bcmf wrote: »

Ah Holy Jebus. This can only end up one way.

What what?

@el tel is that what you re looking for? http://www.petracycles.co.uk/shimano-dura-ace-rd-7800-ss-inner-plate-p-6569.html

Although every "sensible" man would go for this http://www.fibre-lyte.co.uk/fl/fl_cycles_carbon_gear_mech.html

el tel · 10-05-2013 7:17am

AstraMonti wrote: »

What what?

@el tel is that what you re looking for? http://www.petracycles.co.uk/shimano-dura-ace-rd-7800-ss-inner-plate-p-6569.html

Although every "sensible" man would go for this http://www.fibre-lyte.co.uk/fl/fl_cycles_carbon_gear_mech.html

That's it! Thanks. You've saved the day.

Harrybelafonte · 10-05-2013 5:51pm

Weighed myself the other day and relatively happy and all that, but just realised now sitting here that my current weight is a total of six freakin stone lighter than about 5 years ago, which in turn means I lost almost a third of my body weight, or more than a ten year old weighs.

Brad768 · 10-05-2013 7:33pm

Wow...it's the thing of dreams

buffalo · 11-05-2013 10:31am

Stephen Roche on RTE Radio 1 at the moment. Plugging the tours, admonishing Kimmage for not giving more coverage to the positive* aspects of cycling in Rough Ride. I'm flabbergasted that 20+ years after everything in the book was proved to be completely true, and worse besides, Roche still has a chip on his shoulder about it.

*no pun intended

Idleater · 11-05-2013 10:57am

buffalo wrote: »

Stephen Roche on RTE Radio 1 at the moment. Plugging the tours, admonishing Kimmage for not giving more coverage to the positive* aspects of cycling in Rough Ride. I'm flabbergasted that 20+ years after everything in the book was proved to be completely true, and worse besides, Roche still has a chip on his shoulder about it.

*no pun intended

I was more curious about how he was asked was he tired of being asked about doping all the time, to which he said he was, and then the interview went down the whole kimmage doping route.
I certainly haven't been informed much about Roche's business which presumably is what he was on "the business" to discuss.

Dotsie~tmp · 11-05-2013 5:00pm

Dr Ferrari's Camper Van (off-topic discussion)

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