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

AstraMonti · 14-01-2016 11:51AM

You 're on the footpad!!!

Ryath · 14-01-2016 11:57AM

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ThisRegard · 14-01-2016 12:26PM

AstraMonti wrote: »

You 're on the footpad!!!

There's a comedy of errors in that vid. Footpod usage, inside a turning truck, truck goes over the kerb, car parked on both footpod and on double yellow lines while they presumably run into the shop for something, car going to pull out with a cyclist alongside it.

Alanstrainor · 14-01-2016 12:54PM

I know i know i know, I'm the devil incarnate. I was expecting the truck to get stuck there for quite some time and made a poor choice. I then stopped when I saw it making the turn. I could upload the last 5000km and show 0 previous path mounting. But that would take a lot of effort!

Beasty · 14-01-2016 01:06PM

Alanstrainor wrote: »

I could upload the last 5000km and show 0 previous path mounting. But that would take a lot of edit!

FYP;)

:pac:

dunworth1 · 14-01-2016 01:32PM

Alanstrainor wrote:

I know i know i know, I'm the devil incarnate. I was expecting the truck to get stuck there for quite some time and made a poor choice. I then stopped when I saw it making the turn. I could upload the last 5000km and show 0 previous path mounting. But that would take a lot of effort!

You were lucky a Garda didn't spot you on the path.

He'd be delighted that you have video evidence of the offence

Qualitymark · 14-01-2016 01:39PM

Wonder are the quotes in this anti-cyclist piece citing "cyclist (63)" edited from a more balanced original interview

http://www.independent.ie/life/city-cycling/i-stay-safe-in-the-city-by-assuming-everyone-is-an-idiot-says-cyclist-63-34363764.html

Alanstrainor · 14-01-2016 01:48PM

dunworth1 wrote: »

You were lucky a Garda didn't spot you on the path.

He'd be delighted that you have video evidence of the offence

They'd have me drawn and quartered. Very lucky indeed.

Thud · 14-01-2016 02:32PM

gadetra wrote: »

I have yet to see someone with a blue light, I shall keep my eyes peeled Qualitymark! Is that even legal?

I bought about 10 of these in different colours as spare light to throw in jersey pockets, the blue silicone ones light up a bit blue even though the LED is white

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/LED-Bicycle-Bike-Cycling-Silicone-Head-Front-Rear-Wheel-Safety-Light-Lamp/32407191034.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.10.VisiMt&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_1,searchweb201644_2_10001_10002_10005_301_10006_10003_10004_62,searchweb201560_1,searchweb1451318400_6148

Wishbone Ash · 14-01-2016 05:47PM

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Saw this on my commute in this morning. Idiot.....

Relax............he's wearing a helmet and hi-viz. What could go wrong? :pac:

CramCycle · 14-01-2016 06:07PM

Thud wrote: »

I bought about 10 of these in different colours as spare light to throw in jersey pockets, the blue silicone ones light up a bit blue even though the LED is white

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/LED-Bicycle-Bike-Cycling-Silicone-Head-Front-Rear-Wheel-Safety-Light-Lamp/32407191034.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.10.VisiMt&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_1,searchweb201644_2_10001_10002_10005_301_10006_10003_10004_62,searchweb201560_1,searchweb1451318400_6148

I could be wrong but my understanding is that only an emergency vehicle is allowed have blue lights or that could be blue flashing lights.

Quick google implies the following vehicles can use them when appropriate but again I could be wrong (these are the list for amber and blue, hence the need for the appropriate use bit):

(i) by a member of the Garda Síochána in the performance of his or her duties as such member,
(ii) as a fire brigade vehicle,
(iii) by persons providing an ambulance service,
(iv) by the Irish Prison Service,
(v) as an Irish Marine Emergency Service vehicle, with or without a trailer,
(vi) for the delivery or collection of human transplant organs human blood or human blood products,
(vii) as a breakdown vehicle,
(viii) as a road clearance vehicle,
(ix) as a road works vehicle,
(x) by a local authority (within the meaning of the Local Government Act 2001 (No. 37 of 2001)) or other person authorised by a local authority in the collection and disposal of refuse,
(xi) in the provision or maintenance of telephone services or of gas or electricity supply, or
(xii) as a Customs and Excise patrol vehicle.

rollingscone · 14-01-2016 06:35PM

Can you use the washing up liquid anti fog method with prescription lenses?

Wishbone Ash · 14-01-2016 06:38PM

CramCycle wrote: »

...Quick google implies the following vehicles can use them when appropriate but again I could be wrong (these are the list for amber and blue, hence the need for the appropriate use bit):

(i) by a member of the Garda Síochána in the performance of his or her duties as such member,
(ii) as a fire brigade vehicle,
(iii) by persons providing an ambulance service,
(iv) by the Irish Prison Service,
(v) as an Irish Marine Emergency Service vehicle, with or without a trailer,
(vi) for the delivery or collection of human transplant organs human blood or human blood products,
(vii) as a breakdown vehicle,
(viii) as a road clearance vehicle,
(ix) as a road works vehicle,
(x) by a local authority (within the meaning of the Local Government Act 2001 (No. 37 of 2001)) or other person authorised by a local authority in the collection and disposal of refuse,
(xi) in the provision or maintenance of telephone services or of gas or electricity supply, or
(xii) as a Customs and Excise patrol vehicle.

While the above refer to flashing beacons (amber and blue) the next section of the SI states that (i) to (iv) of the above refer to blue lights.

Thud · 14-01-2016 06:52PM

CramCycle wrote: »

I could be wrong but my understanding is that only an emergency vehicle is allowed have blue lights or that could be blue flashing lights.

Quick google implies the following vehicles can use them when appropriate but again I could be wrong (these are the list for amber and blue, hence the need for the appropriate use bit):

(i) by a member of the Garda Síochána in the performance of his or her duties as such member,
(ii) as a fire brigade vehicle,
(iii) by persons providing an ambulance service,
(iv) by the Irish Prison Service,
(v) as an Irish Marine Emergency Service vehicle, with or without a trailer,
(vi) for the delivery or collection of human transplant organs human blood or human blood products,
(vii) as a breakdown vehicle,
(viii) as a road clearance vehicle,
(ix) as a road works vehicle,
(x) by a local authority (within the meaning of the Local Government Act 2001 (No. 37 of 2001)) or other person authorised by a local authority in the collection and disposal of refuse,
(xi) in the provision or maintenance of telephone services or of gas or electricity supply, or
(xii) as a Customs and Excise patrol vehicle.

Yeah, I haven't used the blue one outside the house, just bring a red and a white as spares. Am wondering if any of the blue lights you see are unintentional like this, think that type of light is pretty common.

Wishbone Ash · 14-01-2016 07:07PM

Thud wrote: »

... Am wondering if any of the blue lights you see are unintentional....

Ignorantia juris non excusat!

Eamonnator · 14-01-2016 07:52PM

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

While the above refer to flashing beacons (amber and blue) the next section of the SI states that (i) to (iv) of the above refer to blue lights.

Re #xii
I thought Customs and Excise could use Blue lights, if the vehicle was easily identifiable as such. However I can't see it in writing anyplace.

LollipopJimmy · 14-01-2016 08:40PM

Friggin hell... cycling home while it's snowing is cold. Who'd have thought it.

Qualitymark · 14-01-2016 09:33PM

Poor Jeremy Corbyn; he's getting stick for wanting this Raleigh Criterium:

http://www.raleigh.co.uk/ProductType/ProductRange/Product/Default.aspx?pc=1&pt=14&pg=15770

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/Jeremy_Corbyn/12097362/Jeremy-Corbyn-reveals-his-dearest-wish-is-a-475-bicycle.html

tomasrojo · 14-01-2016 09:44PM

Qualitymark wrote: »

Poor Jeremy Corbyn; he's getting stick for wanting this Raleigh Criterium:

http://www.raleigh.co.uk/ProductType/ProductRange/Product/Default.aspx?pc=1&pt=14&pg=15770

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/Jeremy_Corbyn/12097362/Jeremy-Corbyn-reveals-his-dearest-wish-is-a-475-bicycle.html

This is so stupid they risk raising sympathy for him.

Qualitymark · 14-01-2016 10:33PM

tomasrojo wrote: »

This is so stupid they risk raising sympathy for him.

Seems so

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/jeremy-corbyn-supporters-crowdfund-to-buy-labour-leader-his-dream-bike-206810

eeeee · 14-01-2016 10:41PM

tomasrojo wrote: »

This is so stupid they risk raising sympathy for him.

I sincerely hope so!

LollipopJimmy · 14-01-2016 10:42PM

Seems spare spokes are something one should have in the shed. Balls, luas tomorrow

LollipopJimmy · 15-01-2016 12:23AM

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Seems spare spokes are something one should have in the shed. Balls, luas tomorrow

Also not a feckin clue what spoke length I need. Jaysis this biking lark can be a pain in the hole at times

Anybody help me out with what spoke length I need, it's the ****ty syncros rim that came standard on the scott speedster 40. Syncros Aero 27, I couldn't find anything online but surely one of you friendly fellas would know where to look

eeeee · 15-01-2016 01:13AM

Sorry Jimmy I wouldn't even know where to get a notion of a spoke!

Has anyone been in the phoenix park? Is it icy or salted? Thinking of laps around the park tomorrow (Friday) about lunchtime.

rollingscone · 15-01-2016 01:31AM

gadetra wrote: »

Sorry Jimmy I wouldn't even know where to get a notion of a spoke!

Has anyone been in the phoenix park? Is it icy or salted? Thinking of laps around the park tomorrow (Friday) about lunchtime.

The roads looked fine there at around 1300 today. Wasn't on them myself though.

Rogue-Trooper · 15-01-2016 08:56AM

Take it handy out there this morning folks. Just landed into work and it's frost-city with black ice everywhere.

If you are rocking slicks I'd wait until the sun comes up before venturing out. Took the MTB this morning but still took it really slow & steady coming in.

Qualitymark · 15-01-2016 09:28AM

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Also not a feckin clue what spoke length I need. Jaysis this biking lark can be a pain in the hole at times
Anybody help me out with what spoke length I need, it's the ****ty syncros rim that came standard on the scott speedster 40. Syncros Aero 27, I couldn't find anything online but surely one of you friendly fellas would know where to look

Chain Reaction have a spoke buying guide http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/spokes/wheels-spokes

CramCycle · 15-01-2016 09:40AM

Eamonnator wrote: »

Re #xii
I thought Customs and Excise could use Blue lights, if the vehicle was easily identifiable as such. However I can't see it in writing anyplace.

Rogue-Trooper wrote: »

Take it handy out there this morning folks. Just landed into work and it's frost-city with black ice everywhere.

If you are rocking slicks I'd wait until the sun comes up before venturing out. Took the MTB this morning but still took it really slow & steady coming in.

Wasn't too bad once out on the main road for me but the estates had a bit of slip, coupled with very silly driving by some people (slamming on brakes willy nilly, intermixed with driving too fast and then stopping on the main road in moving traffic to let people out nearly causing multiple fender benders, all very stupid, they wouldn't do it when the weather is good). I did think it odd that as I came to UCD there were a few cyclists had went for the pavement rather than the road for (what they presume was) safety even though I could see ice on the pavement, little or none on the bike path and none at all on the bus lane.

roverrules · 15-01-2016 09:43AM

Qualitymark wrote: »

Chain Reaction have a spoke buying guide http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/spokes/wheels-spokes

The link to the guide on that page seems broken, but this one works.

http://hub.chainreactioncycles.com/buying-guides/wheels-and-tyres/spokes-buying-guide/

com1 · 15-01-2016 10:51AM

CramCycle wrote: »

coupled with very silly driving by some people (slamming on brakes willy nilly, intermixed with driving too fast and then stopping on the main road in moving traffic to let people out nearly causing multiple fender benders, all very stupid, they wouldn't do it when the weather is good).

What is this all about? I whimped out this morning and drove to work, it was unbelievable. people driving along on the motorway with nothing near them and all of a sudden slamming on.
What was going through their heads -

"OMG I am doing 50kph and it is slightly cold I had better get back to 20 immediately before my car spontaneously explodes and crashes at 200kph into the car 200 metres ahead of me!!!!...!!!

or

"is it icy here?" *slam*, "no".

50 metres further on

"or here?" *slam* "no".

Traffic lights and stop lines seem to vanish when the weather gets anyway out of the ordinary too... "dammit man, how can I obey traffic signs, LOOK at the weather!!!" - bizarre.

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