La Flamme Rouge off topic discussion

CramCycle · 14-05-2018 10:26am

tomasrojo wrote: »

The aftermath of this looked very alarming. Bizarre thing to have happened on a relatively quiet, relatively low-speed road too.

I know we both pass this area quite a bit, I would never have described this area as quiet for road traffic at rush hour. Also the low speed thing is a myth. Out of rush hour, cars routinely tip north of 70kmph and occasionally in rush hour you see the suicide run by certain UCD students, overtaking long stretches trying to make it to the right turn filter lanes before they meet opposing traffic.

I think this would be the third overturned car I have heard of / seen in the past 5 years, interestingly, all nearly outside of our ladies grove

tomasrojo · 14-05-2018 10:30am

CramCycle wrote: »

I know we both pass this area quite a bit, I would never have described this area as quiet for road traffic at rush hour

Yeah, I edited that bit before, or just as you posted!

tomasrojo · 14-05-2018 10:42am

Last I'll say about it:
http://www.thejournal.ie/traffic-overturned-4011272-May2018/?utm_source=twitter_short
Based on a comment there, the car overturned during the hours of sluggish traffic flow, after or maybe about 0730. I passed it about 0835.

ConnyMcDavid · 14-05-2018 7:49pm

Can anyone tell me what is the sally gap and Roundwood-Bray road like on a weekday evening traffic wise.
Normally do that route weekend mornings. Would it be busier than Sundays?

CramCycle · 14-05-2018 9:52pm

Heavy traffic coming upto Manor Kilbride (the embankment) but not terrible, roads are dead after that all the way upto the gap. I presume down to Roundwood is no busier, Bray / Roundwood roads will be busier but nothing to hectic and no worse than a typical sunny Sunday.

magicbastarder · 15-05-2018 10:23pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pHJNtH8ltQ

Lumen · 16-05-2018 7:48am

^^ Cornering looks interesting on those!

"Makes every straight feel like a corner and every corner feel like a cheese grater made from tarmac".

CramCycle · 16-05-2018 1:21pm

Anyone have a link to the Dunlavin circuit in Wicklow. I think they done the national champs there a few years ago but I can't find a route anywhere.

Thanks

Fighting Tao · 16-05-2018 10:13pm

I see that apart from increasing prices since the Wiggle take over, Chain Reaction has now increased the threshold for free delivery up to €19. :mad:

16-05-2018 11:33pm

Any recommendations for a bike bag (tubes tools etc?) Been using a bottle on the down tube over the winter and up to now for that stuff but with a couple of sportives in coming months I'll be needing water not tools in the second bottle

Also I've now got a Fly 6 occupying the seat post so worried about fit there.

Oh while I'm at it is there some magic device that allows you to mount both a bottle cage and mini pump on the down tube?

Fighting Tao · 16-05-2018 11:37pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Any recommendations for a bike bag (tubes tools etc?) Been using a bottle on the down tube over the winter and up to now for that stuff but with a couple of sportives in coming months I'll be needing water not tools in the second bottle

Also I've now got a Fly 6 occupying the seat post so worried about fit there.

I was able to fit the fly6 just below the seat post clamp. This allows a saddlebag. However if I need to put on mudguards I’m screwed as There are no mounting holes and I’ve to use one that fits on the seatpost.

Vizzy · 16-05-2018 11:52pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Oh while I'm at it is there some magic device that allows you to mount both a bottle cage and mini pump on the down tube?

This will attach to the downtube via the bottle cage mounts ( I know nothing of the pump, I am only using this one to show the type of bracket that attaches to the bike)

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-pioneer-mini-pump-black-one-size/

Fighting Tao · 16-05-2018 11:57pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Oh while I'm at it is there some magic device that allows you to mount both a bottle cage and mini pump on the down tube?

How about a pump that doubles as a CO2 inflater and also holds 2 x CO2 cartridges on the down tube? I have one of these: https://www.evanscycles.com/en-ie/bontrager-air-rush-road-mini-pump-co2-inflator-00103188

Weepsie · 17-05-2018 10:01am

Fighting Tao wrote: »

How about a pump that doubles as a CO2 inflater and also holds 2 x CO2 cartridges on the down tube? I have one of these: https://www.evanscycles.com/en-ie/bontrager-air-rush-road-mini-pump-co2-inflator-00103188

I have this. Works well except for that one time I failed to properly screw in one of the CO2 cartridges and it went flying down the road.

The pump is good on its own without the cartridges.

Fighting Tao · 17-05-2018 11:07am

Weepsie wrote: »

I have this. Works well except for that one time I failed to properly screw in one of the CO2 cartridges and it went flying down the road.

The pump is good on it's own without the cartridges.

Thankfully I haven’t needed to use mine yet.

LollipopJimmy · 17-05-2018 1:30pm

Weepsie wrote: »

I have this. Works well except for that one time I failed to properly screw in one of the CO2 cartridges and it went flying down the road.

The pump is good on its own without the cartridges.

I fired off a Co2 cannister in my back garden last weekend. Not as impressive as I was hoping for. It got stuck between my shed and the wall. Sometimes it's hard for people to believe I'm 34

cunavalos · 17-05-2018 3:38pm

CCC rider feigns injury in Tour of Norway yesterday to get a short rest after crash inside final 3km
https://twitter.com/Andreas_Hans1/status/996851637472976902

LollipopJimmy · 17-05-2018 6:40pm

I 10k into my cycle and my quads are on fire. Currently having a coffee.. I'll do the other 40k in a minute...

AstraMonti · 18-05-2018 6:26pm

Maybe I don't know much about public spending, but how tf do you need 3.5k for a pump to be installed and secured? This is on the south coco site.

eeeee · 18-05-2018 6:30pm

AstraMonti wrote: »

Maybe I don't know much about public spending, but how tf do you need 3.5k for a pump to be installed and secured? This is on the south coco site.

How?!!! I suppose they'd have to make a whole solid piece of street furniture, maybe close the road to build and install it - they have to be missing a 0?!

18-05-2018 7:00pm

Chances are if you're out on the bike and in need of a pump then it's not the only thing you're going to need.

Be cheaper just to buy a few track pumps and puncture kits etc and hand them out to local businesses to me made available upon request.

Eamonnator · 18-05-2018 9:47pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Chances are if you're out on the bike and in need of a pump then it's not the only thing you're going to need.

Be cheaper just to buy a few track pumps and puncture kits etc and hand them out to local businesses to me made available upon request.

Maybe give them to bike shops?

I'll get my coat.

ED E · 18-05-2018 11:45pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Chances are if you're out on the bike and in need of a pump then it's not the only thing you're going to need.

Be cheaper just to buy a few track pumps and puncture kits etc and hand them out to local businesses to me made available upon request.

Eamonnator wrote: »

Maybe give them to bike shops?

I'll get my coat.

If only LAs were even half of that mindset:
https://metro.co.uk/2017/07/31/council-that-fined-girl-5-for-lemonade-stand-is-now-targeting-shop-for-free-bike-pump-6818702/

CramCycle · 19-05-2018 9:31am

A few local bike shops have put them up in Wicklow with nothing more than an ad board (300euro), a track pump (50euro) and a chain (50euro).

Get a local coffee shop to sponsor it on their doorstep and the project if pretty much free.

Mail local clubs to advertise and offer cheap coffee and cake for a start off before 9am.

ednwireland · 19-05-2018 11:56am

AstraMonti wrote: »

Maybe I don't know much about public spending, but how tf do you need 3.5k for a pump to be installed and secured? This is on the south coco site.

looked at getting this locally but haven't done much about it!

Priced this up about 1200 quid for the workstation and pump so can see with fitting etc was 3.5k

https://turvec.com/product/public-bike-pump/cycle-repair-stand-pump/

https://youtu.be/d-3AfTJ2H_M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-3AfTJ2H_M

magicbastarder · 19-05-2018 4:49pm

In Heatons/sports world in charlestown. They sell muddy fox branded cycling gear here. Not exactly top notch quality, but I just got two short sleeved tops for 26 quid. Should do me fine for the commute.

magicbastarder · 19-05-2018 5:28pm

obviously whoever designs their cycling gear is not that au fait with some design aspects of cycling. laces on cycling shoes?

Weepsie · 19-05-2018 5:31pm

magicbastarder wrote: »

obviously whoever designs their cycling gear is not that au fait with some design aspects of cycling. laces on cycling shoes?

Look do cycling shoes with laces. Part of their touring/city range.

Muddy fox tops are fine, their bibs are pointless. Their upgraded version, mfx, are not much better

Wishbone Ash · 19-05-2018 5:35pm

magicbastarder wrote: »

obviously whoever designs their cycling gear is not that au fait with some design aspects of cycling. laces on cycling shoes?

Common enough on some MTB shoes and cycling shoes with recessed cleats which look like ordinary casual shoes/runners.

(One pair of my Shimano commuting shoes has laces).

Eamonnator · 19-05-2018 5:35pm

magicbastarder wrote: »

obviously whoever designs their cycling gear is not that au fait with some design aspects of cycling. laces on cycling shoes?

Somebody should have a word with Giro:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/giro-techlace-prolight-road-shoe-2018/rp-prod164092

Wishbone Ash · 19-05-2018 5:40pm

Speaking of cycling shoes, I saw this on a FAQ section of a cycling shoe retailer recently:

Q. How long should cycling shoes last?
A. Cycling shoes should last hundreds of miles.

WTF?

So I should manage to get a weekend out of a pair!

RobertFoster · 19-05-2018 5:52pm

Eamonnator wrote: »

Somebody should have a word with Giro:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/giro-techlace-prolight-road-shoe-2018/rp-prod164092

About their prices? I know cycling can be expensive, but €380 for shoes... :eek:

Wishbone Ash · 19-05-2018 6:38pm

RobertFoster wrote: »

About their prices? I know cycling can be expensive, but €380 for shoes... :eek:

How about $1,000!

https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/a20033315/first-look-mavics-1-000-cycling-shoe/

RobFowl · 19-05-2018 7:58pm

RobertFoster wrote: »

About their prices? I know cycling can be expensive, but €380 for shoes... :eek:

I have a pair

LollipopJimmy · 19-05-2018 8:21pm

I need new shoes myself but the choice of colours! I can't choose.

A friend got her first bike since childhood last week, she went for a Scott Speedster 50, well she drove to Dublin to meet me todayband join for a section of my spin. 56cm bike, she's about 5'5'' 175mm cranks, saddle slammed down to the lowest and handlebars tilted way too far down. Some feck in the bike shop just gave her what was on the shelf, didn't even bother with a basic fitting and about 40psi in each tyre. The bike is way too big for her, she rode off a few times this week so doubtful he'll take it back. And then she tells me he charged 950 (bike to work) for the bike, a pump, helmet and bid on. No lights, no lock or anything else. Completely ripped off imo

Ryath · 19-05-2018 8:41pm

Completely ripped off bike is only €710 and I'd imagine the pump and helmet are tat that probably aren't even worth €50 and then giving her a bike that's at least two sizes two big.

eeeee · 19-05-2018 8:42pm

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

I need new shoes myself but the choice of colours! I can't choose.

A friend got her first bike since childhood last week, she went for a Scott Speedster 50, well she drove to Dublin to meet me todayband join for a section of my spin. 56cm bike, she's about 5'5'' 175mm cranks, saddle slammed down to the lowest and handlebars tilted way too far down. Some feck in the bike shop just gave her what was on the shelf, didn't even bother with a basic fitting and about 40psi in each tyre. The bike is way too big for her, she rode off a few times this week so doubtful he'll take it back. And then she tells me he charged 950 (bike to work) for the bike, a pump, helmet and bid on. No lights, no lock or anything else. Completely ripped off imo

That's shockingly bad. I would 100% go back into the shop, if she can bring an experienced cyclist with her to help her case all the better. Go straight to the manager. And get some money back.

LollipopJimmy · 19-05-2018 9:27pm

I was disgusted when I saw it. It's a small local shop in a regional town so I doubt she'll get any satisfaction. It's quite obvious the ****e was just clearing what he had in stock.

But yes, I'll be suggesting a return

RobertFoster · 19-05-2018 10:22pm

RobFowl wrote: »

I have a pair

No dial for you to break at least

magicbastarder · 19-05-2018 10:33pm

was given out to by a garda tonight for breaking a red light while driving.
in my defence; a) i did not break a red light and b) it was the garda's fault anyway.

LollipopJimmy · 19-05-2018 10:44pm

magicbastarder wrote: »

was given out to by a garda tonight for breaking a red light while driving.
in my defence; a) i did not break a red light and b) it was the garda's fault anyway.

That's what you get for driving on a day like today... :pac:

19-05-2018 11:17pm

Was riding with my wee one on the back this morning heading to town and was passed by a couple has Rás riders out for a spin ahead of the race tomorrow and was stopped with them at the lights and wished them luck. Herself was still talking about the high 5's she received going to bed, not sure of the team but one of the UK ones. Made her day

magicbastarder · 19-05-2018 11:20pm

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

That's what you get for driving on a day like today... :pac:

was at a family get together in castleknock - not a good day to drive to castleknock with all the ed sheeran fuss, so the place is lousy with road closures. arrived at the top of auburn avenue, and by the time i got the attention of one of the gardai at the top to ask if the road was open (she was too busy chatting with another garda to pay me immediate attention), the lights on the junction had turned red. so i got a smarmy comment about having driver through a red.

buffalo · 20-05-2018 8:22am

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-44186998

Sometimes it's good to take a moment to remind ourselves how lucky we are in Ireland, with our lack of natural hazards.

US wildlife officers in Washington state have shot dead a cougar that killed a cyclist and mauled another.

The two cyclists were in North Bend, about 30 miles (50km) from Seattle, when the attack occurred. The injured man used his mobile phone to seek help.

The rider who died was dragged away by the cougar to its den, said King County sheriff spokesman Sergeant Ryan Abbot.

magicbastarder · 20-05-2018 8:23am

https://twitter.com/i_zzzzzz/status/997733847000285184

RobFowl · 20-05-2018 3:15pm

Raced this am (didn't actually win but won the pic of the day comp

)

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Wishbone Ash · 20-05-2018 5:44pm

RobFowl wrote: »

Raced this am (didn't actually win but won the pic of the day comp ....

And another Boardsie regular here on the left of the pic!

Eamonnator · 20-05-2018 5:59pm

^^^^
what race was this and what was the route?

Our group was passed by an IVCA race this morning around Kentstown.
Was this your race

magicbastarder · 20-05-2018 6:14pm

please don't let me see photos of you. i have cartoon cariacatures of you all in my head which would be destroyed by reality.

Fighting Tao · 20-05-2018 6:19pm

RobFowl wrote: »

Raced this am (didn't actually win but won the pic of the day comp )

Jaysus. They’re some socks.

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