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

LollipopJimmy · 02-02-2018 01:59PM

RobFowl wrote: »

Stick it in a vice .....

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magicbastarder · 02-02-2018 04:03PM

was just in rothar in phibsboro; interesting to note that they don't do bike restoration or sell secondhand bikes anymore. much of their (all new) stock is orbea.

Eamonnator · 02-02-2018 04:29PM

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Anybody know how easy it is to get derailleur hangers in bricks and mortar shops? It's for a Lappiere Audacio 400 with Tiagra 10sp if that makes a difference.

Is this any use?

https://www.caratrade.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=95467

LollipopJimmy · 02-02-2018 04:52PM

Eamonnator wrote: »

Is this any use?

https://www.caratrade.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=95467

Thanks, could be once I can collect tomorrow or today. I'll give them a bell now

dahat · 03-02-2018 05:10PM

Anyone care to offer an opinion on SRAM chains? Getting peeved at the rate I'm going through Shimano ones so trying a PC 1170 Sram one with the latest change.

3 x Turbo Spins with 1 x 100km Road spin weekly has seen a chain disappear in 2.5 months.

LollipopJimmy · 03-02-2018 05:13PM

dahat wrote: »

Anyone care to offer an opinion on SRAM chains? Getting peeved at the rate I'm going through Shimano ones so trying a PC 1170 Sram one with the latest change.

3 x Turbo Spins with 1 x 100km Road spin weekly has seen a chain disappear in 2.5 months.

I had the same problem with Shimano chains and went KMC, more expensive but there's big mileage in it now and still looks new

dahat · 03-02-2018 05:16PM

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

I had the same problem with Shimano chains and went KMC, more expensive but there's big mileage in it now and still looks new

Which KMC one exactly?

Shop doesn't do them and just didn't want a Shimano chain.

Idleater · 03-02-2018 06:42PM

dahat wrote: »

Anyone care to offer an opinion on SRAM chains? Getting peeved at the rate I'm going through Shimano ones so trying a PC 1170 Sram one with the latest change.

3 x Turbo Spins with 1 x 100km Road spin weekly has seen a chain disappear in 2.5 months.

I'm usually using sram chains, but I change them regularly. In fact I prefer a quick wearing chain, it is cheaper to replace than cassettes.

LollipopJimmy · 03-02-2018 06:59PM

dahat wrote: »

Which KMC one exactly?

Shop doesn't do them and just didn't want a Shimano chain.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/ie/en/kmc-x9-super-light-9-speed-chain-gold/rp-prod25420

I got that one. Note it's 9spd, the equivalent 11spd is a good bit more expensive.

dahat · 03-02-2018 07:05PM

Idleater wrote: »

I'm usually using sram chains, but I change them regularly. In fact I prefer a quick wearing chain, it is cheaper to replace than cassettes.

I think after this change will keep a close eye on chain wear to avoid any potential mishaps.

magicbastarder · 03-02-2018 08:52PM

i nearly put this in the ugly bikes thread, but it's not that bad from a distance. no harm for fifty one to get a mention on GCN.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XugSX9WBO8

LollipopJimmy · 03-02-2018 09:25PM

magicbastarder wrote: »

i nearly put this in the ugly bikes thread, but it's not that bad from a distance. no harm for fifty one to get a mention on GCN.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XugSX9WBO8

I like it

rollingscone · 04-02-2018 06:28PM

Watching the Tour de Communitat on Eurosport. Can't deny that it's quite cool seeing a pro race on roads I've fattled along on my rental Bianchi

04-02-2018 08:11PM

rollingscone wrote: »

Watching the Tour de Communitat on Eurosport. Can't deny that it's quite cool seeing a pro race on roads I've fattled along on my rental Bianchi

Was thinking the same, was there about 5 years ago. I was admiring the new bikes the CCC lads are on while watching that earlier. Much nicer than the all orange ones of recent times.

dastardly00 · 04-02-2018 11:16PM

I ordered a couple of things from Wiggle and they sent me completely the wrong things.
I'll be returning the items, but will I get any comeback for the postage that I have to fork out on?

rollingscone · 04-02-2018 11:26PM

dastardly00 wrote: »

I ordered a couple of things from Wiggle and they sent me completely the wrong things.
I'll be returning the items, but will I get any comeback for the postage that I have to fork out on?

They usually refund the cost to your card if they aren't providing a pre-paid

LollipopJimmy · 04-02-2018 11:27PM

dastardly00 wrote: »

I ordered a couple of things from Wiggle and they sent me completely the wrong things.
I'll be returning the items, but will I get any comeback for the postage that I have to fork out on?

Ask them to send a courier

CramCycle · 04-02-2018 11:29PM

As above, depends on the item size and cost, they may send you a pre paid postage stamp, or if it is small and cheap, they may leave it with you.

dastardly00 · 04-02-2018 11:45PM

^^^^

Cheers for the quick replies lads

magicbastarder · 05-02-2018 09:31AM

Decathlon to open shops in Ireland:

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/retail-and-services/french-sports-retailer-decathlon-to-open-up-to-nine-shops-in-ireland-1.3379797?mode=amp

LollipopJimmy · 05-02-2018 04:45PM

Having gone down on the train to the Waterford Greenway yesterday on the train I did have to laugh at the fact that there was only two bike spaces on the the train up and down. There were bikes everywhere on the train by the time we got to Waterford and the same coming back. We had booked the bikes on and booked the seat next to the rack so we were good but even still I think it's a bit mental.

Usually when I go cycling with this particular friend he gets a puncture (with his gatorskins) but this time it was my turn, a great big thorn through my tyre near Kilmacthomas, to be fair my tyres are at end of life but I will definitely be buying the Michelin ProCourse4 again. Well worth it

el tel · 05-02-2018 05:20PM

magicbastarder wrote: »

Decathlon to open shops in Ireland:

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/retail-and-services/french-sports-retailer-decathlon-to-open-up-to-nine-shops-in-ireland-1.3379797?mode=amp

In addition to the one in Belfast

dahat · 05-02-2018 05:48PM

Posterior dislocation of shoulder with a fractured humerus, 2 week wait to see if surgery is needed.

Pretty awful diagnosis and long recovery, devastated.

Simple fall max damage.

LollipopJimmy · 05-02-2018 05:53PM

dahat wrote: »

Posterior dislocation of shoulder with a fractured humerus, 2 week wait to see if surgery is needed.

Pretty awful diagnosis and long recovery, devastated.

Simple fall max damage.

Ouch, bad news, sorry to hear that. May your recovery be speedy though

daragh_ · 05-02-2018 05:56PM

dahat wrote: »

Posterior dislocation of shoulder with a fractured humerus, 2 week wait to see if surgery is needed.

Pretty awful diagnosis and long recovery, devastated.

Simple fall max damage.

Sorry to hear that. Heal fast - you'll be back tearing the legs off lads in no time

robyntmorton · 05-02-2018 06:00PM

Ouch, that's not good to hear.

On the plus side though, with modern 1x drivetrains, you only need one arm and a good pair of legs. N+1 and all that

Hopefully surgery is not going to be needed, and you'll be back on the bike in no time.

dahat · 05-02-2018 06:08PM

Thanks folks!

I'll be able to tip away on the turbo but no weight on the shoulder obviously. One thing for sure racing in 2018 is more than likely off the schedule.

daragh_ · 05-02-2018 06:25PM

dahat wrote: »

Thanks folks!

I'll be able to tip away on the turbo but no weight on the shoulder obviously. One thing for sure racing in 2018 is more than likely off the schedule.

You'll probably win Paris Roubaix in 2019