La Flamme Rouge **off topic discussion**

crosstownk

Seth Brundle wrote: »

From YLYL...

Imagine those yellow lungs........ :eek:

magicbastarder

https://twitter.com/AndyCowanIRL/status/1383526070985498628

magicbastarder

posts re rear derailleur not shifting/possible snapped cable have been moved to the bike maintenance thread

cletus

So, I've bought a few bits and pieces from the cycling adverts forum, but some of the ads got me thinking.

Considering the nature of cycling shorts, specifically how they are worn, is buying a second hand pair not akin to buying used underwear?

I mean, how many people would jump at the opportunity to buy a pair of boxer shorts that were only "lightly worn"

magicbastarder

i have had the same thought. i would not buy nor sell used shorts.

LollipopJimmy

I don't even like touching my own shorts. However Jerseys I would buy. Not being one of the better junior footballers I had a different number Jersey every week so became immune to being freaked out by them.

Although I'm pining for days when I can get back to this messing :pac:

cletus

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

I don't even like touching my own shorts. However Jerseys I would buy. Not being one of the better junior footballers I had a different number Jersey every week so became immune to being freaked out by them.

Although I'm pining for days when I can get back to this messing :pac:

I'm not freaked out, necessarily, and yes, I'd buy a jersey, jacket etc.

And I love triangles. When I trained I liked to play bottom, had a pretty ok rubber guard, but triangle/armbar was my go-to

Seth Brundle

A quick look on adverts shows that it's not uncommon to buy and sell used jocks :eek:

cletus

Seth Brundle wrote: »

A quick look on adverts shows that it's not uncommon to buy and sell used jocks :eek:

Not sure whether to thank that post or not...

LollipopJimmy

Seth Brundle wrote: »

A quick look on adverts shows that it's not uncommon to buy and sell used jocks :eek:

The rumour I'm starting says you buy a lot of used jocks

Seth Brundle

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

The rumour I'm starting says you buy a lot of used jocks

I can’t think of anything to reply to that with

cletus

Seth Brundle wrote: »

I can’t think of anything to reply to that with

Just be happy in the knowledge that you've a lovely pair of calves

Seth Brundle

cletus wrote: »

Just be happy in the knowledge that you've a lovely pair of calves

...because I drink this to get my lovely calves nice and strong...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpzTLkwm6uw

LollipopJimmy

https://youtu.be/iBtAfJxP-e0

ED E

Fook brexit



[SJS, tiny part]

Seth Brundle

https://twitter.com/theeyecollector/status/1384076138939445249

https://twitter.com/theeyecollector/status/1384076166974214144

https://twitter.com/theeyecollector/status/1384076236457009154

https://twitter.com/theeyecollector/status/1384076298255958020

https://twitter.com/theeyecollector/status/1384076327049781259

https://twitter.com/theeyecollector/status/1384076348939923466

ARX

ED E wrote: »

Fook brexit



[SJS, tiny part]

They told me they're hoping to get back to normal shipping prices soon. Could be worse, if you were in Sweden they'd charge you £60. Could be better, if you were in Australia or Russia they'd charge you £15.

ED E

Hopefully so, they're a bit of a mecca for rare componentry.

RobFowl

ED E wrote: »

Hopefully so, they're a bit of a mecca for rare componentry.

What site is that?

Weepsie

SJS

tomasrojo

cletus wrote: »

I mean, how many people would jump at the opportunity to buy a pair of boxer shorts that were only "lightly worn"

You know you're not in high finance
Considering second-hand underpants

dinneenp

Hi,

From the UK I can get 700cc Presta inner tubes for under €3 each but they take a while to get delivered. What's the best price in Ireland please?

Halfords are €4.50 each, anywhere better than that?
Cheers,
Pa.

CramCycle

dinneenp wrote: »

Hi,

From the UK I can get 700cc Presta inner tubes for under €3 each but they take a while to get delivered. What's the best price in Ireland please?

Halfords are €4.50 each, anywhere better than that?
Cheers,
Pa.

I'll sell you brand new conti ones for €4 if you want to PM me

magicbastarder

saw a funny one out earlier (was driving) - a chap in a small commercial van having a chat with two plainclothes gardai in an unmarked car, just past a junction where red light jumping is chronic. they were finishing up just as we passed. two junctions - probably 500m - later, a chap in a passat shot past us up a lane which is not a traffic lane, cut across two lanes of traffic, and cut up the same unmarked garda car, and stuck his hand out the window to wave thanks at them. they stopped him for a chat, presumably to acknowledge his thanks.

deise08

https://glidecycle.com/
What's the chances of these catching on here? 😂
Some sort of running cycling yoke

wheelo01

It's a balance bike for adults

CramCycle

There is something similar every few years, I always mistake it for an April Fools but the long story short is, no, they won't catch on, every variation of them before haven't, this won't either. It had a slim chance in the 19th century but that time has passed.

breezy1985

deise08 wrote: »

https://glidecycle.com/
What's the chances of these catching on here? ��
Some sort of running cycling yoke

Reminds me too much of this

Luxman

ED E wrote: »

Fook brexit



[SJS, tiny part]

I think that has scuppered my plan for new shorts (Rapha) even though they said no additional charges will be applied.

dinneenp

Luxman wrote: »

I think that has scuppered my plan for new shorts (Rapha) even though they said no additional charges will be applied.

Parcel motel or similar could be an option?