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

The £8 carriage fee cuts out Amazon; same with some crowd who sell it in Lucan.

tomasrojo

cdaly_ wrote: »

Used on steady mode it's not blinding unless you stare into it. Its random mode is pretty good at drawing the eye too.

I use steady mode. I think it's unmissable, but not distracting. It's a perfect light, from my point of view. Being able to buy AAAs in the event of the rechargeable AAAs running out unexpectedly is a bonus too, as you say.

cdaly_ wrote: »

Also check out the rear carrier mount. Essential if you have a carrier...

The standard mounts that come with it can be used on a rear rack if you use a split cork:

Works on smaller-bore tubing too, but I don't have a picture of that handy.

cdaly_

Chuchote wrote: »

Did you get it in Amazon or is it available here, if you don't mind my asking?

(I mean the Smart Lunar, not the dynamo; my dynamo days left me, along with my dynamism.)

Hmm, though it's described as 'blinding'. I don't really want a blindingly bright light, wouldn't think it safe for drivers? The ideal would be a bright light, easily seen from back and side, and preferably (if not too dear) those ones that are standard in Japan that respond automatically to darkening to turn on at night, and that turn off automatically if your bike is still for more than 30 seconds or so.

Amazon.

Used on steady mode it's not blinding unless you stare into it. Its random mode is pretty good at drawing the eye too.

Also check out the rear carrier mount. Essential if you have a carrier...

ford2600

Chuchote wrote: »

A coach in the sense of Bianconi or Trappatoni?

Known as Brian Cooney around Clonmel as they had some difficult with Italian..

we're heading to lisbon for a few days, and i found this on one travel site:
"Although most Lisbon drivers will be cautious and polite with pedestrians, they are generally very disrespectful and intolerant towards cyclists and will frequently heckle them and display aggressive behaviour. Situations where cyclists are assaulted or even thrown off the road by car drivers are common.

Cycling in Lisbon is pleasant and danger-free in parks and near the river, but it is generally a dangerous activity elsewhere in the city centre and other areas where bike lanes are still not available. "

we won't be hiring bikes so.

cdaly_ wrote: »

I'm all for rechargeable AA/AAA batteries and a charger. Can carry spares on a long spin and can replace worn out batteries with a new set.

My spare rear light is a Smart Lunar R2 (non usb).

My main rear light is a dynamo light which never needs batteries. Large-ish initial investment what with dynamo wheel and all but well worth it...

Did you get it in Amazon or is it available here, if you don't mind my asking?

(I mean the Smart Lunar, not the dynamo; my dynamo days left me, along with my dynamism.)

Hmm, though it's described as 'blinding'. I don't really want a blindingly bright light, wouldn't think it safe for drivers? The ideal would be a bright light, easily seen from back and side, and preferably (if not too dear) those ones that are standard in Japan that respond automatically to darkening to turn on at night, and that turn off automatically if your bike is still for more than 30 seconds or so.

cdaly_

Chuchote wrote: »

Hmm. Hadn't thought that there might be a variation in how long the charge holds.

I'm all for rechargeable AA/AAA batteries and a charger. Can carry spares on a long spin and can replace worn out batteries with a new set.

My spare rear light is a Smart Lunar R2 (non usb).

My main rear light is a dynamo light which never needs batteries. Large-ish initial investment what with dynamo wheel and all but well worth it...

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Well played Chuchote! I think it was lost on LD.

I spotted a seriously impressive rear light this evening in Dublin city centre (and I don't impress easily!). I asked the cyclist what brand it was. He said it a
was from Giant in their shop on the Long Mile Rd. USB rechargeable although he said it only lasted about 3 hrs (so no good for me) but the bees knees for urban commuting.

Hmm. Hadn't thought that there might be a variation in how long the charge holds.

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Well played Chuchote! I think it was lost on LD.

Oh I understood it perfectly.

Chuchote wrote: »

A coach in the sense of Bianconi or Trappatoni?

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

It's your money!

Well played Chuchote! I think it was lost on LD.

I spotted a seriously impressive rear light this evening in Dublin city centre (and I don't impress easily!). I asked the cyclist what brand it was. He said it a
was from Giant in their shop on the Long Mile Rd. USB rechargeable although he said it only lasted about 3 hrs (so no good for me) but the bees knees for urban commuting.

Chuchote wrote: »

A coach in the sense of Bianconi or Trappatoni?

It's your money!

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

I'd say that you probably need both a power meter amd a coach to be sure.

A coach in the sense of Bianconi or Trappatoni?

Chuchote wrote: »

Hah. Have just taken the velcro off my battenburg-cake hi-viz because it was eating up all my blouses; the hooky part is still hooky but the woolly part has gone all stringy and no longer clings. I'm about to sew on poppers to replace the velcro.

Talking of things that don't stick, I'm going to need to replace my back light, which seems to have fallen off. It was a USB rechargeable one, which I liked; would yiz recommend the same, and at what power? Any nice lights out there? I liked this one because it was quite bright but also small.

I'd say that you probably need both a power meter amd a coach to be sure.

magicbastarder wrote: »

just attach some stickyback velcro to the saddle, problem solved.

Hah. Have just taken the velcro off my battenburg-cake hi-viz because it was eating up all my blouses; the hooky part is still hooky but the woolly part has gone all stringy and no longer clings. I'm about to sew on poppers to replace the velcro.

Talking of things that don't stick, I'm going to need to replace my back light, which seems to have fallen off. It was a USB rechargeable one, which I liked; would yiz recommend the same, and at what power? Any nice lights out there? I liked this one because it was quite bright but also small.

LollipopJimmy

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Now that's a new euphemism to me!

There's the Rush coming out in ya again

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

.... popping my cassette in the dishwasher

Now that's a new euphemism to me!

LollipopJimmy

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

Probably along the lines of "Sure, it could hardly happen again so soon, could it?"

Or a lot of bargaining.... I'll do the night feeds for a month if ya let me

Empty house for me tonight, means I can get away with popping my cassette in the dishwasher

whoever invented watermelons, i would like to meet them and shake their hand. nice way of hydrating before going out on a spin, and there's nothing like chowing down on some nice cold watermelon when you get back.

Unknown Soldier wrote: »

I was born 10 months after my older('ist) brother...

I can imagine how the conversation went on the night I was conceived.

Probably along the lines of "Sure, it could hardly happen again so soon, could it?"

Chuchote wrote: »

If I'm cycling any distance (in my terms, not those of most people here), I find myself constantly shifting my arse back on the saddle. I'm not sure if I'm shifting back to get to the wider, more comfy bit, or to give my legs a little bit of a stretch. Do I need to move the saddle forward or backward (if either is possible)?

just attach some stickyback velcro to the saddle, problem solved.

Unknown Soldier wrote: »

Cute as a basket of kittens!

Unknown Soldier

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

For the record, and as you well know, I'm not from Lusk (thankfully)!!!

I however am.

As much as I am considered a "nordie" I was actually born in Dublin and spent the first few years of my life in Lusk. About the first three, possibly four.

The earlier chatter about Rush beach reminded me of the following. I never did lose that baby fat

I look happy though!

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

A 'Rush Baby'

*Shudder*

I was born 10 months after my older('ist) brother...

I can imagine how the conversation went on the night I was conceived.

It may need to be tilted up a bit - you could be gradually sliding forward.

If I'm cycling any distance (in my terms, not those of most people here), I find myself constantly shifting my arse back on the saddle. I'm not sure if I'm shifting back to get to the wider, more comfy bit, or to give my legs a little bit of a stretch. Do I need to move the saddle forward or backward (if either is possible)?

traprunner

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

She was Latvian! :D

So you are saying that Rush is a magnet for the odd people then?

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

... I told ya earlier, Rush is full of odd people :pac:

She was Latvian!

LollipopJimmy

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

AFAIK we don't - the regulations are geared towards the requirements for the learner and I don't think there is any stipulations for non-learners driving the same vehicle. I'm open to correction.

She returned on her own looking very frightened. I presume she panicked at the time.

I got pulled many years ago exiting the M50 in my then OH's 'L Plate' clad Seat Ibiza, Guard gave me an awful rollicking for driving with the plates up. Maybe he was just furious that it was the one time he actually pulled somebody with L's for driving on the M50 they happened to have a full licence.

Panicking is no excuse to hit and run, it was pure self preservation with no regard for the poor sod she knocked down. I told ya earlier, Rush is full of odd people :pac:

magicbastarder wrote: »

i wouldn't see it as a big issue really (having made the mistake myself) - it's not as if it creates extra danger on the roads.

It may cause inconvenience to the Gardai though if they were to pull over every L plate on a motorway, or every L plate on ordinary roads driving unaccompanied only to discover that the driver has a licence.

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

AFAIK we don't - the regulations are geared towards the requirements for the learner and I don't think there is any stipulations for non-learners driving the same vehicle. I'm open to correction.

i wouldn't see it as a big issue really (having made the mistake myself) - it's not as if it creates extra danger on the roads.