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

Wishbone Ash · 17-04-2016 06:06PM

Inquitus wrote: »

http://www.stickybottle.com/latest-news/video-pro-catches-own-arm-in-front-wheel-crashes-face-first-onto-road-at-amstel-gold/

Epic fail at the start of the Amstel Gold Race

:eek::eek::eek:

That had to hurt - No mention of hand/finger injuries!

dunworth1 · 17-04-2016 09:41PM

Am I crazy?

The longest I've gone is 50k so far

I'm thinking of doing a 100k ride next week

My plan is to cycle the 100k (roughly 300m up and 300m down) stay overnight for one or two nights and then cycle the 100k back home.

I wouldn't be in any hurry to get there plan to leave early in the morning and take a break somewhere in between.

Is this too big a jump?

rollingscone · 17-04-2016 11:18PM

Call me Benjamin Buttoncyclemaintainer.

Having never irreperably fceked up fitting a chain over the last dozen or so prior to this fortnight. I've now overly shortened two on two bikes in a row...

So much sadness.

Luxman · 18-04-2016 08:14AM

dunworth1 wrote: »

Am I crazy?

The longest I've gone is 50k so far

I'm thinking of doing a 100k ride next week

My plan is to cycle the 100k (roughly 300m up and 300m down) stay overnight for one or two nights and then cycle the 100k back home.

I wouldn't be in any hurry to get there plan to leave early in the morning and take a break somewhere in between.

Is this too big a jump?

How were you after the 50k? If you pace it and rest and drink and fuel properly it should be doable

NeedMoreGears · 18-04-2016 09:00AM

My rear mech has been acting up and completely gave up the ghost on Saturday - the chain tension spring failed. I recalled seeing a GCN video where they shortened the chain and basically turned the bike into a single speed.

So I gave it a go as my chain is due replacement anyway. I couldn't get a decent fit as the chain was always one link to long and this allowed the chain to drop down to the smaller gears - 50/11 with the chain dragging on the ground wasn't really what I had been aiming for.

I know what to do!. I channeled my inner bodgerman and made up a custom cassette from some old parts which went 28-25-23-21 -28-23-25-21-12-11. Genius! There was no way the chain could now get to the lower gears and I'd be happy with 50/21 for a few days.

I hadn't counted on the chain going up to the 23 when I hit a bump. The whole lot nearly seized due to the tension in the chain. I had to take off the wheel to release the chain and I limped back home.

I probably should have left the mech on the bike and selected the 23 with it.

Anyway the MTB to work was probably a better workout - ' hope chainreaction delivery is fast.

dunworth1 · 18-04-2016 11:02AM

Luxman wrote:

How were you after the 50k? If you pace it and rest and drink and fuel properly it should be doable

A little tired but not bad really

18-04-2016 11:14AM

Does anyone know if Kask have a crash replacement policy for their helmets in Ireland?

andy69 · 18-04-2016 01:15PM

ronoc wrote: »

Does anyone know if Kask have a crash replacement policy for their helmets in Ireland?

I got mine replaced last year with them but it was through the UK and I had to post mine over to them. No one here in IRL as far as I know. Still worked out well and they were sound to deal with.

CramCycle · 18-04-2016 01:19PM

andy69 wrote: »

I got mine replaced last year with them but it was through the UK and I had to post mine over to them. No one here in IRL as far as I know. Still worked out well and they were sound to deal with.

How does it work, do you get a discount or what happens?

andy69 · 18-04-2016 01:30PM

CramCycle wrote: »

How does it work, do you get a discount or what happens?

Yep, ye get the new one at a discounted price. My original was 180Eur new I think, and they sent me the new one for 60stg but I need to double check that....I'm going on memory, and I was a bit out of it on Tramadol pain killers at the time :-) will update when I'm back at the office shortly...

andy69 · 18-04-2016 04:38PM

CramCycle wrote: »

How does it work, do you get a discount or what happens?

ok, found it, here ye go...

>>>> paste >>>>>
We do offer a crash replacement service. It is 50% off the rrp of the crashed helmet plus shipping.

Please send the helmet back to us for inspection.

We require you to include proof of purchase along with a brief cover note stating your name, address, email and contact number.

The address to return your helmet to is at the bottom of this email.

We will be in touch upon its arrival.

Kind regards

Customer Service

Velobrands Ltd
Copplestone Mill
Copplestone
Crediton
EX17 5NF
Tel: 01363 85617
www.velobrands.co.uk

rollingscone · 18-04-2016 08:28PM

Google says I can do this.

But before I risk two nice wheelsets.

Can I definitely, positively, non fatally, switch the Shimano Freehub on the pair of Zonda's I just inherited with the Campag freehub on the pair of Scirrocos I will be selling.

Given my recent bike maintenance record, seriously thinking of outsourcing the job...even though I've done a Freehub swap before.

Alanstrainor · 19-04-2016 11:45AM

God I hate ordering from Wiggle, they are the slowest shop to dispatch your order I've ever come across. They always seem to take a week or more from receiving your order to despatching it. CRC will dispatch it within hours and I'll have it next day with the free postage. It's really just my fault for getting sucked into a deal recently!

19-04-2016 12:51PM

Alanstrainor wrote: »

God I hate ordering from Wiggle, they are the slowest shop to dispatch your order I've ever come across. They always seem to take a week or more from receiving your order to despatching it. CRC will dispatch it within hours and I'll have it next day with the free postage. It's really just my fault for getting sucked into a deal recently!

Wiggle have become very hit and miss since they moved to their new warehouse.

Wishbone Ash · 19-04-2016 05:36PM

I've seen some weird names for Strava segments but this takes the biscuit!

https://www.strava.com/segments/9230188

Luxman · 19-04-2016 06:03PM

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

I've seen some weird names for Strava segments but this takes the biscuit!

https://www.strava.com/segments/9230188

Check the profile!!????

lennymc · 19-04-2016 07:17PM

Luxman wrote: »

Check the profile!!????

I just went there on street view and it looks a salvador dali painting

LollipopJimmy · 19-04-2016 09:00PM

God damn it. Nearly a full list of PR's

http://i.imgur.com/s26LPJe.jpg

eeeee · 19-04-2016 10:22PM

Racing this evening. Had no idea when the last lap was. I was in a bunch thinking 'God everyone's attacking at the one time, weird'. Then they sat up. Doh! I'm such a hardcore racing machine :pac:

CramCycle · 19-04-2016 10:25PM

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

God damn it. Nearly a full list of PR's

I gave one of those a name, must see how far off the KOM I am now, I had it for ages

dastardly00 · 19-04-2016 10:54PM

Is anyone getting 'spammed' by a weird account on Strava today?

I've had about 6 follower requests today from an account called 'Chloe Hunter' (which now doesn't appear to exist (Google cache of the account)).
I was able to block the first two invitations but now I can't do anything with the other four I received this evening (neither block nor accept).

LollipopJimmy · 19-04-2016 11:05PM

CramCycle wrote: »

I gave one of those a name, must see how far off the KOM I am now, I had it for ages

I'm a good bit off the koms but I'm gunning to get one. There's one near my house that is achievable

07Lapierre · 20-04-2016 12:10AM

dastardly00 wrote: »

Is anyone getting 'spammed' by a weird account on Strava today?

I've had about 6 follower requests today from an account called 'Chloe Hunter' (which now doesn't appear to exist (Google cache of the account)).
I was able to block the first two invitations but now I can't do anything with the other four I received this evening (neither block nor accept).

Yeah I got about 6 requests from Chloe too....declined them all.

LollipopJimmy · 20-04-2016 09:56AM

07Lapierre wrote: »

Yeah I got about 6 requests from Chloe too....declined them all.

I'm quite new to Strava, I haven't followed anybody on it, is it bad etiquette to just follow random people that you always come across on your route?

CramCycle · 20-04-2016 10:01AM

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

I'm quite new to Strava, I haven't followed anybody on it, is it bad etiquette to just follow random people that you always come across on your route?

I just think it's weird, no issues with people who know me, are linked in some way via boards or any clubs I am affiliated with. Some randomer who has no affiliation with me though. It is just odd to me.

Fian · 20-04-2016 10:06AM

Like poster above me i put strava on my phone in the last week. Switched it on for my commute home and was amazed how many "segments" there are, but bar one that looks like I could aim for top ten with a favourable wind, there is no way I am seriously going to look to put my name on the front page, especially on my hybrid wearing a backpack. I will have a look next weekend when I go cycle, I can see how this could be fun, though I am too heavy to compete for any KOMs - i can always focus on descents!

I would also be grateful for any tips on ettiquette, though I am not sure what the reason to follow someone is anyway?

that was prompted by the post above mine (unless someone has intervened) but i came on to post a link to this interesting and positive irish times article on cycling:

http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/from-roche-to-r%C3%A1s-why-cycling-has-become-cool-again-1.2606293

manafana · 20-04-2016 10:10AM

Fian wrote: »

Like poster above me i put strava on my phone in the last week. Switched it on for my commute home and was amazed how many "segments" there are, but bar one that looks like I could aim for top ten with a favourable wind, there is no way I am seriously going to look to put my name on the front page, especially on my hybrid wearing a backpack. I will have a look next weekend when I go cycle, I can see how this could be fun, though I am too heavy to compete for any KOMs - i can always focus on descents!

I would also be grateful for any tips on ettiquette, though I am not sure what the reason to follow someone is anyway?

that was prompted by the post above mine (unless someone has intervened) but i came on to post a link to this interesting and positive irish times article on cycling:

http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/from-roche-to-r%C3%A1s-why-cycling-has-become-cool-again-1.2606293

follow other people to find new routes etc, colm18 on here found a road around enniskerry he never knew of till he saw it on my strava.

Im going abroad and followed guy riding over their to see what routes he rides.

07Lapierre · 20-04-2016 10:15AM

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

I'm quite new to Strava, I haven't followed anybody on it, is it bad etiquette to just follow random people that you always come across on your route?

If they haven't set up Strava whereby they have to approve any request to be followed, no, follow whoever you like.

Fian · 20-04-2016 10:22AM

Hmm, seems Irish times have a raft of cycling stories this morning:

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/road-outrage-cyclists-call-for-a-better-deal-in-dublin-1.2606296

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/wheel-deals-get-a-handle-on-the-cost-of-cycling-1.2606319

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/going-the-distance-to-prevent-fatalities-1.2606408

http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/what-turned-me-into-a-weekend-bike-racer-1.2606393

Peterx · 20-04-2016 10:47AM

And one on golf.

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/australia-s-adam-scott-opts-out-of-olympics-to-focus-on-pga-tour-1.2617293
"Australian world number seven Adam Scott has confirmed he will skip the Rio Olympics in August, the 2013 Masters champion citing scheduling conflicts as the main reason for opting out of golf’s return to the Games after a 112-year absence."

Golf, tennis, road cycling (not MTB XC or track) and any other sport where the olympics isn't the pinnacle should be pulled from the games.

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