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The "I should have left the credit card at home" thread

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,604 ✭✭✭petethedrummer


    @Lumen: Cycling has officially become the new golf.


  • Moderators, Politics Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,276 Mod ✭✭✭✭Chips Lovell


    @Lumen: Cycling has officially become the new golf.

    And it's Lumen's fault.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,279 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    el tonto wrote: »
    And it's Lumen's fault.

    Oi! I have never, and will never, set foot on a golf course. Pitch and putt and crazy golf don't count.

    Shortly before I took up cycling again my wife bought me "Golf for Dummies" for Christmas. That was the final straw.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭bbosco


    Lumen wrote: »
    Received in today's CRC delivery what may be my most ridiculous purchase since the Bananaguard, a SIDI Race Towel.

    Why, just why?

    I think you should write a review for it on CRC ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,604 ✭✭✭petethedrummer


    I have flirted with golf in my time, don't have the temperament for it though. Its the only other sport I've seen branded towels.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,604 ✭✭✭petethedrummer


    bbosco wrote: »
    I think you should write a review for it on CRC ;)
    Brilliant. Something along the lines of the 3 wolves t-shirt reviews.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,831 ✭✭✭abcdggs


    Its the only other sport I've seen branded towels.

    Untrue
    6254d81be9a0de480784548fd839ead9.image.200x126.jpg
    Gryphon being a prominent field hockey brand

    Quarter back towels


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,604 ✭✭✭petethedrummer


    abcdggs wrote: »
    Untrue
    6254d81be9a0de480784548fd839ead9.image.200x126.jpg
    Gryphon being a prominent field hockey brand

    Quarter back towels
    Well I've never seen hockey in the flesh, never mind played it. Do ordinary Joe/Jane Soaps turn up to hockey with gryphon towels?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,831 ✭✭✭abcdggs


    In 8 years i have yet to see one... so i suppose your point still stands


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,581 ✭✭✭uberwolf


    uberwolf wrote: »
    Ribble basket contains Assos FI Uno S5 Bib Shorts - 103 euro for this weekend, 2 Durace 7701 chains, 2 7800 brake blocks.

    just going to take a quick look around for price comparison, but all items cheaper than CRC

    didn't look around in the end, and they are winging their way towards me. My first piece of Assos kit, promised myself a pair of shorts and a pair of their tights at least 12 years ago...


    Now I have buy a new chainset. Or at least new chainrings, but CRC have new chainsets for cheaper than the indiv chainrings.

    Still haven't decided on new pedals and a new saddle


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  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 11,394 Mod ✭✭✭✭Captain Havoc


    In the past week I have received, tool kit and glasses (the yellow ones) from BPK, 60 recovery bars from ZipVit and I'm just waiting on a pair of shorts. I think that's it anyway.

    https://ormondelanguagetours.com

    Walking Tours of Kilkenny in English, French or German.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,660 ✭✭✭Gavin


    uberwolf wrote: »
    didn't look around in the end, and they are winging their way towards me. My first piece of Assos kit, promised myself a pair of shorts and a pair of their tights at least 12 years ago...


    Now I have buy a new chainset. Or at least new chainrings, but CRC have new chainsets for cheaper than the indiv chainrings.

    Still haven't decided on new pedals and a new saddle

    Try out bikecomponents.de if you are getting a good bit of shimano stuff. Their saving over CRC is pretty good, even with postage.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,315 ✭✭✭chakattack


    uberwolf wrote: »
    didn't look around in the end, and they are winging their way towards me. My first piece of Assos kit, promised myself a pair of shorts and a pair of their tights at least 12 years ago...


    Now I have buy a new chainset. Or at least new chainrings, but CRC have new chainsets for cheaper than the indiv chainrings.

    Still haven't decided on new pedals and a new saddle

    Enjoy your new shorts :)

    Even when the Assos are wet and stinky they're still the number one choice

    I just ordered a second pair so I can rotate them through spring, summer and autumn.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86 ✭✭amused2death


    http://roseversand.com/output/controller.aspx?cid=57

    Try this site out for size. I bought my return-to cycling training bike here last year and am about to buy a carbon bike for racing. I also am buying half of their catalogue.
    Got a great deal on carbon shoes 1/2 price €74.!!
    784184_1.jpg
    this is the racing bike
    1591545_1.jpg
    The base price for the bike is €3,339 with SRAM red weight 6.4kg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,279 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    @amused2death: stick that Red Bull on Images of Beauty when you get it.

    I read that the ride is a bit like the drink. :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,831 ✭✭✭abcdggs


    Lumen wrote: »
    I read that the ride is a bit like the drink. :)

    Sweet?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,279 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    abcdggs wrote: »
    Sweet?

    Stimulating.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,831 ✭✭✭abcdggs


    Lumen wrote: »
    Stimulating.
    :eek:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,833 ✭✭✭niceonetom


    It gives you wings?

    It smells slightly like vomit?

    It makes 14-year-olds go psychotic?

    What?

    That bike looks very classy though...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86 ✭✭amused2death


    Surprisingly, they dont have anything to do with the drink other than the fact that their AL frames are made from the same material as the cans!. Check out their catalogue 970 pages of pure pleasure.........You can view it on line.It took two postmen to deliver the hardcopy :D. If I win the lotto I'm going for one of their TT bikes the TT8000. The frame has aero holes in it! Mad. OKay back to ordering..........


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    Surprisingly, they dont have anything to do with the drink other than the fact that their AL frames are made from the same material as the cans!


    typical can alloy 5182-H48
    Mg 4.0 - 5.0
    Mn 0.20 -0.50
    Fe <= 0.35
    Zn <= 0.25
    Si <= 0.20
    Total Other <= 0.15
    Cu <= 0.15
    Ti <= 0.10
    Cr <= 0.10
    Other Elem <= 0.05
    Al Remainder


    All compositions in wt%.

    red bull bike 7005 T6 (t6 is the heat treatment)

    Zn 5.1 - 6.1
    Mg 2.1 - 2.9
    Cu 1.2 - 2.0
    Fe <= 0.50
    Si <= 0.40
    Mn <= 0.30
    Cr 0.18 -0.28
    Zr+Ti <= 0.25
    Ti <= 0.20
    Total Other <= 0.15
    Other Elem <= 0.05
    Al Remainder


    All compositions in wt%.

    slightly different me thinks


    /end pendantic moment

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86 ✭✭amused2death


    typical can alloy 5182-H48
    Mg 4.0 - 5.0
    Mn 0.20 -0.50
    Fe <= 0.35
    Zn <= 0.25
    Si <= 0.20
    Total Other <= 0.15
    Cu <= 0.15
    Ti <= 0.10
    Cr <= 0.10
    Other Elem <= 0.05
    Al Remainder


    All compositions in wt%.

    red bull bike 7005 T6 (t6 is the heat treatment)

    Zn 5.1 - 6.1
    Mg 2.1 - 2.9
    Cu 1.2 - 2.0
    Fe <= 0.50
    Si <= 0.40
    Mn <= 0.30
    Cr 0.18 -0.28
    Zr+Ti <= 0.25
    Ti <= 0.20
    Total Other <= 0.15
    Other Elem <= 0.05
    Al Remainder


    All compositions in wt%.

    slightly different me thinks


    /end pendantic moment

    I think my point stands, same material. I would have been really impressed if you had the composite make up of a red bull can rather than a typical AL can.
    Where does all the alloy go from ole alloy frames? Might they end up as a red bull can? Does recycled red bull cans end up as red bull AL frames?.
    IF we all bought carbon frames would we be reducing or increasing our carbon foot print.......:confused:. How does a gas turn in to a solid:confused:.
    You have 10mins to answer the science paper and don't screw it up.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭bbosco


    I just ordered these:
    http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/road-cycling-shoes/shimano-r160-shoes.html

    as well some as Cinelli Gel Cork bartape.

    Has anyone tried the custom-moulded Shimano insole and heel cup thing at home? Of course, Shimano says it must be done by a dealer.....yadda yadda.
    I assume there are some instructions provided in the box and you just stick the things in your oven?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86 ✭✭amused2death


    Lumen wrote: »
    @amused2death: stick that Red Bull on Images of Beauty when you get it.

    I read that the ride is a bit like the drink. :)

    Biting my nails still waiting for them to agree figures before the order can even be placed!!. However in the mean time I might get to work on a Vitus AL frame (1988) I have in the shed that could do with some TLC and be brought back into the light. It would be so :D to find itself featured on the WWW. I feel guilty leaving it out there for so many years.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,400 ✭✭✭Caroline_ie


    Wooooohooo I am a Platinum buyer finally!!!!! ( Oh Dear )


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 883 ✭✭✭jag con


    Wooooohooo I am a Platinum buyer finally!!!!! ( Oh Dear )

    Hi Caroline did you hear anything from CRC regarding the Pro Lite wheels. They are now showing out of stock i sent them a mail but got no reply.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,400 ✭✭✭Caroline_ie


    jag con wrote: »
    Hi Caroline did you hear anything from CRC regarding the Pro Lite wheels. They are now showing out of stock i sent them a mail but got no reply.
    I called them this afternoon. They were expecting a delivery but they'll be there on the 14th instead :(
    If you have ordered them already, you will be allocated a set when they come in next week. *(that's exactly what they said to me )


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 883 ✭✭✭jag con


    I called them this afternoon. They were expecting a delivery but they'll be there on the 14th instead :(
    If you have ordered them already, you will be allocated a set when they come in next week. *(that's exactly what they said to me )

    Thanks for that

    Con


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,559 ✭✭✭The tax man


    Wooooohooo I am a Platinum buyer finally!!!!! ( Oh Dear )

    Welcome to the 12% club, it's where all the cool kids hang out.:D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    Wooooohooo I am a Platinum buyer finally!!!!! ( Oh Dear )

    funny how CRC still come out cheaper on anything i want even with my "platinum" discount (i got mine in one shot after buying my bike)

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



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