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

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  • #3752
    Chuchote
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,368 ✭✭✭Chuchote


    The man who discovered how bicycles work

    http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-bicycle-problem-that-nearly-broke-mathematics/


  • #3753
    Thud
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,747 ✭✭✭Thud


    cool website on derailleurs/ers:

    http://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/Derailleurs_-_a_riot_of_colour.html

    http://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/Models.html


  • #3754
    letape
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,931 ✭✭✭letape


    Thud wrote: »
    cool website on derailleurs/ers:

    http://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/Derailleurs_-_a_riot_of_colour.html

    http://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/Models.html

    I'm more into the front than the rear but they don't seem to have pictures of those


  • #3755
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,916 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    letape wrote: »
    I'm more into the front than the rear but they don't seem to have pictures of those

    As the bishop said to the actress... ;)


  • #3756
    buffalo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,167 ✭✭✭buffalo


    Post-Tour crit season...
    tumblr_oawslf4am21scpb54o1_1280.jpg

    From http://californiastreaming.tumblr.com/post/147986224803/post-tour-crit-season

    369628DD00000578-0-image-a-12_1469485173363.jpg


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  • #3757
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    I'm hoping google is trolling me based on the threads I've been reading lately. I did a google search on the above photo.

    The results were "Personal Protective Equipment - Health and Safety Authority", and lots of photos of guys wearing high vis vests and other safety equipment.


  • #3758
    bp_me
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,648 ✭✭✭bp_me


    ThisRegard wrote: »
    I'm hoping google is trolling me based on the threads I've been reading lately. I did a google search on the above photo.

    The results were "Personal Protective Equipment - Health and Safety Authority", and lots of photos of guys wearing high vis vests and other safety equipment.

    Stronger google-fu needed?

    http://mogaznews.com/en/Sport/103126/sport-news-Chris-Froome-wins-Natourcriterium-Aalst-less-than-24-hours-after-confirming-.html


  • #3759
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    It omits the vital question, what beer were they drinking?


  • #3760
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    Jeez, he's some man for one man, winning a criterium the day after the Tour finishes, and beating renowned sprinter Rafel Majka, into second place, in the process.


  • #3761
    AstraMonti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    Eamonnator wrote: »
    Jeez, he's some man for one man, winning a criterium the day after the Tour finishes, and beating renowned sprinter Rafel Majka, into second place, in the process.

    Aren't all post-tour crits fixed anyway? I think they know beforehand who is going to win.


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  • #3762
    LollipopJimmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,246 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    Been putting in a lot of mileage of late and then last night played probably the quickest and most intense 5-a-side match I've been involved in in a long time... My legs are in a bundle here today


  • #3763
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    AstraMonti wrote: »
    Aren't all post-tour crits fixed anyway? I think they know beforehand who is going to win.

    Yeah, more or less, based on what I read in Rough Ride.


  • #3764
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,669 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    AstraMonti wrote: »
    Aren't all post-tour crits fixed anyway? I think they know beforehand who is going to win.

    The winner ans podium is usually secided in advance.


  • #3765
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    There was another of these crits in Holland last night and three Dutch riders, who competed in the Tour were 1st, 2nd and 3rd. And the funny thing is, none of them are noted sprinters.
    The Tour must do great things for riders' fitness.


  • #3766
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    Might have been posted already but I haven't seen it, a great video on how to master an echelon

    https://twitter.com/Eurosport_UK/status/756096815494115329


  • #3767
    Daroxtar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,435 ✭✭✭Daroxtar


    Anyone looking for a nice groupset for their winter hack?
    http://m.ebay.com/itm/182218062281


  • #3768
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 78,458 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    Daroxtar wrote: »
    Anyone looking for a nice groupset for their winter hack?
    http://m.ebay.com/itm/182218062281
    Not at €80 shipping......



    :pac:


  • #3769
    Alek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    The Ultimate turbo for a trackie :pac:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BHuzozkBjI9/


  • #3770
    RobertFoster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,392 ✭✭✭RobertFoster


    The crash pads inspire confidence :)


  • #3771
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,633 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    Anyone have any opinions on the crivit cycling shoes in lidl?


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  • #3772
    Chuchote
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,368 ✭✭✭Chuchote


    Two questions:

    Anyone know anywhere that would engrave my name on my bike-to-be (aluminium frame)? A meeting of a new neighbourhood watch group last night, and someone said a local German had had his bike stolen, but because it was individually painted and had his name engraved on it, the Gardaí got it back the next day.

    And (on something of the same theme) a friend who's particularly stuck at the moment, work having dried up, had her quick-release bike wheel quick-released by some nasty little thief. She's been quoted €40 for a new wheel and this just isn't possible for her right now. Is there a motherlode of secondhand wheels somewhere where I could pick one up for her at a reasonable price? (I don't know the size or even the bike model yet.)


  • #3773
    Raam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    Chuchote wrote: »
    Two questions:

    Anyone know anywhere that would engrave my name on my bike-to-be (aluminium frame)? A meeting of a new neighbourhood watch group last night, and someone said a local German had had his bike stolen, but because it was individually painted and had his name engraved on it, the Gardaí got it back the next day.

    And (on something of the same theme) a friend who's particularly stuck at the moment, work having dried up, had her quick-release bike wheel quick-released by some nasty little thief. She's been quoted €40 for a new wheel and this just isn't possible for her right now. Is there a motherlode of secondhand wheels somewhere where I could pick one up for her at a reasonable price? (I don't know the size or even the bike model yet.)

    Just take note of the serial number.


  • #3774
    Chuchote
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,368 ✭✭✭Chuchote


    Raam wrote: »
    Just take note of the serial number.

    Ah, but how does the would-be thief know that I have taken such note? The Gardaí told the person who told us this that having your name engraved is off-putting for thieves, because the bike is too clearly one person's property.

    (And of course I'll take note of the serial number, I'm not an idiot ;) )


  • #3775
    Raam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    Chuchote wrote: »
    Ah, but how does the would-be thief know that I have taken such note? The Gardaí told the person who told us this that having your name engraved is off-putting for thieves, because the bike is too clearly one person's property.

    (And of course I'll take note of the serial number, I'm not an idiot ;) )

    I dunno, put a sticker on it telling them? ;-)


  • #3776
    Chuchote
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,368 ✭✭✭Chuchote


    Raam wrote: »
    I dunno, put a sticker on it telling them? ;-)

    Seriously, though: if I went to see a bike on Adverts or Gumtree or DoneDeal and it was engraved "Property of John Q Raam" I'd want a shop receipt made out to Mr Raam; so would a lot of people.


  • #3777
    brianomc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 694 ✭✭✭brianomc


    Chuchote wrote: »
    And (on something of the same theme) a friend who's particularly stuck at the moment, work having dried up, had her quick-release bike wheel quick-released by some nasty little thief. She's been quoted €40 for a new wheel and this just isn't possible for her right now. Is there a motherlode of secondhand wheels somewhere where I could pick one up for her at a reasonable price? (I don't know the size or even the bike model yet.)

    Front or back wheel? I have a spare 10-speed rear wheel for a road bike available that's picking up dust, I'm not sure if it has a tyre on it though. Dublin based.


  • #3778
    Chuchote
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,368 ✭✭✭Chuchote


    brianomc wrote: »
    Front or back wheel? I have a spare 10-speed rear wheel for a road bike available that's picking up dust, I'm not sure if it has a tyre on it though. Dublin based.

    Thanks very much; have had a kind offer of a wheel, but I have to find out what size wheel my buddy needs. Front wheel it was.


  • #3779
    LollipopJimmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,246 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    Front road bike wheel here if needed. Free gratis


  • #3780
    Chuchote
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,368 ✭✭✭Chuchote


    You're all so kind! Thank you so much! I've sent my friend a text and left a voicemail asking her for the wheel measurements of the back wheel, and the make and model of the bike.
    It's a Claud Butler Urban 100 woman's bike, which apparently takes a 700C wheel.


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  • #3781
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,916 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    Chuchote wrote: »
    Seriously, though: if I went to see a bike on Adverts or Gumtree or DoneDeal and it was engraved "Property of John Q Raam" I'd want a shop receipt made out to Mr Raam; so would a lot of people.

    If you buy any bike on a second hand site, you should look for proof of ownership and look very carefully at the seller if it isn't forthcoming. A lot of people on these sites seem to have a lot of second hand bikes passing through their hands and while many may be legit, many are probably not.

    I also have a spare 700c road front wheel with tyre and QR if you're friend doesn't get sorted. Not sure whether a road wheel would suit a hybrid though if that's what your friend cycles.


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