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

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  • #8012
    tomasrojo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,908 ✭✭✭✭tomasrojo


    https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2017/nov/07/theft-bike-app-vancouver-project-529-j-allard-xbox
    Bike theft is the scourge of cyclists around the world, with riders, manufacturers and the law struggling to coordinate a response. That was until city cop Rob Brunt and Xbox pioneer J Allard devised Project 529


  • #8013
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,669 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    Lusk_Doyle wrote: »
    The helmet looks like a cross between a hard hat and something for a small child. Pure awful as usual from Canondale or whatever they go by now.

    The kit is nice, the helmet like a potty though...


  • #8014
    daragh_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,127 ✭✭✭daragh_


    POC Helmets are an abomination.

    On an unrelated note Kudos to the lad on the Dublin Bike who shared part of my commute this AM. Serious speed going up the canal towards Kilmainham. If I see him again I'm signing him. #talentspotting


  • #8015
    Alek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    Sunsets on Tuesday of this parish is often spotted on a DB... definitely fits the description performance-wise ;)


  • #8016
    Macy0161
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,662 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    Nearly pulled the trigger on a Frame and Fork to do my first build, but ultimately would cost more than an equivalent build. A bit disappointed not to be getting another frame to sit in the shed along with my restore one and never find the time to work on...


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  • #8017
    Lusk_Doyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,338 ✭✭✭Lusk_Doyle


    Why has Harrybelafonte quit racing?


  • #8018
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,334 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    nee wrote: »
    Principal bans kids from cycling to school:
    http://www.stickybottle.com/latest-news/irish-kids-banned-cycling-school/
    :rolleyes:
    this made it into the GCN show this week.


  • #8019
    koutoubia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,326 ✭✭✭koutoubia


    Lusk_Doyle wrote: »
    Why has Harrybelafonte quit racing?
    why dont you ask him.
    my inside info says he is gonna concentrate on Vets TT and having a life!


  • #8020
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,669 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    koutoubia wrote: »
    why dont you ask him.
    my inside info says he is gonna concentrate on Vets TT and having a life!

    TT's and having a life..

    Are they not mutually exclusive???


  • #8021
    dahat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,072 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    What is it with lads that are "too cool for helmets" ? Seen various videos of the A1 lads and a local ex racer without helmets while out on the road.

    Stupid behavior imo.


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  • #8022
    LollipopJimmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,240 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    dahat wrote: »
    What is it with lads that are "too cool for helmets" ? Seen various videos of the A1 lads and a local ex racer without helmets while out on the road.

    Stupid behavior imo.

    I left mine in the jaysis coffee shop on Saturday. They have it for me though


  • #8023
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,334 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    you cycled away without it?


  • #8024
    LollipopJimmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,240 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    magicbastarder wrote: »
    you cycled away without it?

    Yep.. only noticed when I got home. Now I was less than 1km from home and pulled in for a nice coffee


  • #8025
    eeeee
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,857 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeeee


    dahat wrote: »
    What is it with lads that are "too cool for helmets" ? Seen various videos of the A1 lads and a local ex racer without helmets while out on the road.

    Stupid behavior imo.

    Personal choice, no need for judgement IMO.

    There's a whole megathread on the topic: https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057030568
    Enjoy


  • #8026
    dahat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,072 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    nee wrote: »
    Personal choice, no need for judgement IMO.

    There's a whole megathread on the topic: https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057030568
    Enjoy

    Is it not a safety thing though, within large groups especially?

    I understand its personal and it's nuts if you ask me but each to their own.


  • #8027
    Lusk_Doyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,338 ✭✭✭Lusk_Doyle


    koutoubia wrote: »
    why dont you ask him.
    my inside info says he is gonna concentrate on Vets TT and having a life!

    I did! He reads this thread according to my inside information!


  • #8028
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 25,999 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    dahat wrote: »
    Is it not a safety thing though, within large groups especially?

    I understand its personal and it's nuts if you ask me but each to their own.
    MOD VOICE: It's a discussion for the megathread, not for here.


  • #8029
    Prime Irish Beef
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,292 ✭✭✭Prime Irish Beef


    Hey :) Hope it's okay to put this here. I know you guys have the bargains thread but this is more like a general question. I started cycling to and from work when I moved jobs and I'm starting to get more into it.

    I was wondering where ye would go to buy good quality stuff that's not overly expensive? Currently looking into buying a bike rack and winter gear but the place where I bought my bike is just crazy expensive.


  • #8030
    tomasrojo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,908 ✭✭✭✭tomasrojo


    Anyone know a bricks-and-mortar shop somewhere between Dublin 4 and Dundrum that sells 25mm reflective tape (the type with an adhesive back and comes in a roll)? Asking for a friend.

    (Ok then, fixing the reflector bit on a pannier.)


  • #8031
    daragh_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,127 ✭✭✭daragh_


    tomasrojo wrote: »
    Anyone know a bricks-and-mortar shop somewhere between Dublin 4 and Dundrum that sells 25mm reflective tape (the type with an adhesive back and comes in a roll)? Asking for a friend.

    (Ok then, fixing the reflector bit on a pannier.)

    Halfords usually have something similar. Maybe a Motor Factors or someone that does Motorbike stuff.


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  • #8032
    daragh_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,127 ✭✭✭daragh_


    If you are putting it on a carbon frame put insulation tape down first.


  • #8033
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,334 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    https://twitter.com/cdelgrossobates/status/928249023529709568


  • #8034
    tomasrojo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,908 ✭✭✭✭tomasrojo


    daragh_ wrote: »
    If you are putting it on a carbon frame put insulation tape down first.

    Thanks!

    Just going to put it over the original reflective tape that was on the back pocket of a pannier. It's so ancient the reflective tape is falling apart, but there's enough of it to take a fresh layer of reflective tape on top.


  • #8035
    Harrybelafonte
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭Harrybelafonte


    Lusk_Doyle wrote: »
    Why has Harrybelafonte quit racing?

    It'd take too long to get into here, but I'm sure a long VCB spin will allow me explain it all. But it is basically as Koutoubia said.

    I honestly didn't mean that title to be as click baity as I realise it is now, it was more that the stuff is mostly racing/training related.
    Lusk_Doyle wrote: »
    I did! He reads this thread according to my inside information!

    I do. Funnily enough, I only went back to read the original question as I thought it odd that K knew someone else who was gonna have a life and only do Vets TTs


  • #8036
    Harrybelafonte
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭Harrybelafonte


    Has anyone bought anything from Decathlon UK to the Republic ever since they opened an online Irish store? Still cheaper to buy from them in sterling.


  • #8037
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,669 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    FFS Mr Baron
    Will ye lay off the name changes
    Making my head spin


  • #8038
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 25,999 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    Lusk_Doyle wrote: »
    Clothes are over rated. Naked is so de rigeur right now.
    Well I have been sent home from work after following that advice, wins all round.
    Prime Irish Beef wrote: »
    Hey :) Hope it's okay to put this here. I know you guys have the bargains thread but this is more like a general question. I started cycling to and from work when I moved jobs and I'm starting to get more into it.

    I was wondering where ye would go to buy good quality stuff that's not overly expensive? Currently looking into buying a bike rack and winter gear but the place where I bought my bike is just crazy expensive.
    Depends where you are based and if you want to try the clothes before hand, most of the established LBS in Dublin are not far from retail prices online nowadays, and you get the benefit of seeing the gear in the flesh as it were first.

    After that, the Aldi stuff is grand, good quality, and more than adequate for most scenarios


  • #8039
    tomasrojo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,908 ✭✭✭✭tomasrojo


    Prime Irish Beef wrote: »
    I was wondering where ye would go to buy good quality stuff that's not overly expensive? Currently looking into buying a bike rack and winter gear but the place where I bought my bike is just crazy expensive.

    I don't think I'm the best person to answer this, but I hate to see you left hanging.

    Look out for the Aldi sales. They seem to be ok for clothes and maybe tools/floor pumps. Others can confirm or deny, as I haven't bought anything there yet. Are their lights any good?

    A bike rack shouldn't cost that much. Try a bike shop that's more orientated towards commuters rather than big-spending hobbyists. Commuting Solutions in Rathmines maybe, if you live in Dublin?

    Online is often the cheapest option, but at the expense of the network of local bike shops. I only buy online what I can't get in a local shop.

    EDIT: Cram replied while I was typing!


  • #8040
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,334 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    i find the sizing can be odd in aldi - i have a couple of jackets where fit is nominally OK; the sleeves and body are the right length, and comfy to tight around the arms, but with enough excess material around the torso to fit a watermelon in there.
    shorts are grand for commuting, i wouldn't wear them on spins longer than about 20k; the chamois is not as soft nor does it wick sweat away as well as more expensive shorts.


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  • #8041
    rollingscone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,479 ✭✭✭rollingscone


    tomasrojo wrote: »
    I don't think I'm the best person to answer this, but I hate to see you left hanging.

    Look out for the Aldi sales. They seem to be ok for clothes and maybe tools/floor pumps. Others can confirm or deny, as I haven't bought anything there yet. Are their lights any good?

    A bike rack shouldn't cost that much. Try a bike shop that's more orientated towards commuters rather than big-spending hobbyists. Commuting Solutions in Rathmines maybe, if you live in Dublin?

    Online is often the cheapest option, but at the expense of the network of local bike shops. I only buy online what I can't get in a local shop.

    EDIT: Cram replied while I was typing!

    Commuter Solutions became Thinkbike a loooooong time ago.


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