Your rants here.

cyclingprop

Asprilla wrote:

Think I might need a slightly longer stem on the weekender so I ordered a 110mm FSA OS150 to replace my 100mm FSA OS99. The stack height is different. Its about 5mm lower. Grrr.

Want a white bonty race lite 110mm?

bushu

Basically yeh I fixed my bike thanks to the good nicklouse but no sympathy please this is a rant thread an I had to get it out of my system as I couldn't be arsed cycling it out in this rain.. I've just cleaned it

Cant knock the crud for knowledge nuggets but some have far too much free time to post insults but that's what I expected @ crud tbh

veronese68

bushu wrote:

Basically yeh I fixed my bike thanks to the good nicklouse but no sympathy please this is a rant thread an I had to get it out of my system as I couldn't be arsed cycling it out in this rain.. I've just cleaned it

Cant knock the crud for knowledge nuggets but some have far too much free time to post insults but that's what I expected @ crud tbh

Sorry, didn't mean to sound sympathetic. As you fixed it chill out and be happy. Don't worry about the rain, you're waterproof.

mudcow007

The rain

just spent a week in the lake district - basically an old fashioned knees up an it rained every single day what a wash out

also

anybody else use wallets to keep cards/ cash in?

my bank card has died leaving me stranded because the magnetic strip on the back (i didn't think they still used that) has got damaged in my wallet

new card ordered

dagnammit

suzyb

CiB wrote:

Bloody Firefox, and in fact most web browsers. Give me some privacy by default. FF has a new update that installed itself earlier today, and now I find that hitting Ctl+T to create a new empty tab to hide what I'm looking at (BR, Telegraph as often as not) doesn't create a neat anonymous blank screen, it sticks up an array of panels showing what all the other tabs are doing. Just like Chrome, Opera and probably any other browser currently available. FFS developers, I want private browsing by default, not by having to look for some new option to tick and hope that it sticks. And not because I'm looking at pr0n etc; at home it's no-one's business what I look at on the net and no-one should be able to pick up where I've left off to squaffle through what I've been doing on the internet, and at work it's just better not to make it plainly obvious even if we do all accept that someone somewhere is logging all activity for future reference.

Web browser developers. Make privacy the default. I don't want a tab full of what's going on, or address bars that reveal to the world everything I've looked at to all & sundry. Gah.

If you want to disable this, this article tells you.

jonny_trousers

Flush with the joy of Bradley Wiggins' victory in the Dauphine, enjoying what I've watched so far of the Tour of Switzerland, and almost peeing myself with excitement for the upcoming Tour, I thought I'd pop over to 'Pro Race' to see what the guys there are talking about.

rick_chasey

Jonny_Trousers wrote:

Flush with the joy of Bradley Wiggins' victory in the Dauphine, enjoying what I've watched so far of the Tour of Switzerland, and almost peeing myself with excitement for the upcoming Tour, I thought I'd pop over to 'Pro Race' to see what the guys there are talking about.

Yeah.

We've been dope chat free for over 6 months.

Alas, a doping 'expert' has made a return.

If you join when the classics are on there's barely any.

June's the time when all the pseudo doctors and conspiracy theorists come out in full force.

(And usually the time when a rider or two gets busted....)

jonny_trousers

Rick Chasey wrote:

Jonny_Trousers wrote:

Flush with the joy of Bradley Wiggins' victory in the Dauphine, enjoying what I've watched so far of the Tour of Switzerland, and almost peeing myself with excitement for the upcoming Tour, I thought I'd pop over to 'Pro Race' to see what the guys there are talking about.

Yeah.

We've been dope chat free for over 6 months.

Alas, a doping 'expert' has made a return.

If you join when the classics are on there's barely any.

June's the time when all the pseudo doctors and conspiracy theorists come out in full force.

(And usually the time when a rider or two gets busted....)

I guess it's just the web forum way, but it's sad to read so much negativity.

SickAsAParrot

Pre-rant:

Oh boy am I looking forward to the 'Stampede of the Dipsh*its' tonight. All the gasping knuckle-draggers quite willing to deprive my children of their father in order to shave 3 seconds of their rush to the nearest TV.

Can't wait.

DrLex

I can't affect crazed car commuters, but perhaps a smile may flicker across your lips:

England Euro 2012 team visited an orphanage in Poland this morning prior to their first match today.
"It was heartbreaking to see their sad little faces with no hope" said Igor, aged 6.

rick_chasey

Jonny_Trousers wrote:

Rick Chasey wrote:

Jonny_Trousers wrote:

Flush with the joy of Bradley Wiggins' victory in the Dauphine, enjoying what I've watched so far of the Tour of Switzerland, and almost peeing myself with excitement for the upcoming Tour, I thought I'd pop over to 'Pro Race' to see what the guys there are talking about.

Yeah.

We've been dope chat free for over 6 months.

Alas, a doping 'expert' has made a return.

If you join when the classics are on there's barely any.

June's the time when all the pseudo doctors and conspiracy theorists come out in full force.

(And usually the time when a rider or two gets busted....)

I guess it's just the web forum way, but it's sad to read so much negativity.

Stick to the 'spoiler' threads and the Tour build up threads if you want to discuss how excited you are about the Tour. I've handily put up all the stage profiles in order.

asprilla

I know for a fact that at least 4 parcels were delivered to my wife's work over the weekend, possibly five if my wheels were dispatched. I've texted the Mrs three times today and each time she's responded but not mentioned whether the boxes are there or not.

Mind, I've not asked her because if I do then I can't feign surprise about them.

Ben6899

SickAsAParrot wrote:

Pre-rant:

Oh boy am I looking forward to the 'Stampede of the Dipsh*its' tonight. All the gasping knuckle-draggers quite willing to deprive my children of their father in order to shave 3 seconds of their rush to the nearest TV.

Can't wait.

Is that a lazy generalisation about folk who'll be heading home to watch England play France?

veronese68

Asprilla wrote:

I know for a fact that at least 4 parcels were delivered to my wife's work over the weekend, possibly five if my wheels were dispatched. I've texted the Mrs three times today and each time she's responded but not mentioned whether the boxes are there or not.

Mind, I've not asked her because if I do then I can't feign surprise about them.

She knows it's driving you insane and is winding you up.

asprilla

Veronese68 wrote:

Asprilla wrote:

I know for a fact that at least 4 parcels were delivered to my wife's work over the weekend, possibly five if my wheels were dispatched. I've texted the Mrs three times today and each time she's responded but not mentioned whether the boxes are there or not.

Mind, I've not asked her because if I do then I can't feign surprise about them.

She knows it's driving you insane and is winding you up.

Absolutely. I bet she 'forgets' and leaves them in the office as well.

veronese68

Asprilla wrote:

Veronese68 wrote:

Asprilla wrote:

I know for a fact that at least 4 parcels were delivered to my wife's work over the weekend, possibly five if my wheels were dispatched. I've texted the Mrs three times today and each time she's responded but not mentioned whether the boxes are there or not.

Mind, I've not asked her because if I do then I can't feign surprise about them.

She knows it's driving you insane and is winding you up.

Absolutely. I bet she 'forgets' and leaves them in the office as well.

That's going beyond lighthearted teasing to mental cruelty. I'm sure less has been heard in divorce proceedings.

Applespider

SickAsAParrot wrote:

Pre-rant:

Oh boy am I looking forward to the 'Stampede of the Dipsh*its' tonight. All the gasping knuckle-draggers quite willing to deprive my children of their father in order to shave 3 seconds of their rush to the nearest TV.

I headed home after the game had started... roads were empty.

msmancunia

Applespider wrote:

SickAsAParrot wrote:

Pre-rant:

Oh boy am I looking forward to the 'Stampede of the Dipsh*its' tonight. All the gasping knuckle-draggers quite willing to deprive my children of their father in order to shave 3 seconds of their rush to the nearest TV.

I headed home after the game had started... roads were empty.

Same here! Until I encountered the the homoerotic male bonding spectacle that is the Open Air New Moston Mass Brawl which spilled out on the road and nearly knocked me off. Wasn't even to do with the football - think it was a gang thing, which was speedily broken up by six massive men who steamed out of the Broadway pub and scared them all to death.

jonny_trousers

Rode in tonight in roubaix tights, 'waterproof', thermal sealskinz gloves and socks, arm warmers and a good, heavy jacket. Kept me warm and dryish, but what month is it again?

optimisticbiker

Jonny_Trousers wrote:

Rode in tonight in roubaix tights, 'waterproof', thermal sealskinz gloves and socks, arm warmers and a good, heavy jacket. Kept me warm and dryish, but what month is it again?

JT, it was wet not cold.... MTFU

Sharkyssurfers

Sharkyssurfers wrote:

bails87 wrote:

A magnet's a magnet. Just get whatever's cheapest/lying around.

i'd of thought that as well, tried it with a spare one i got when i had a blackburn computer, garmin just wouldnt pick up the magnet at all. :?

ok stupid time, i tried that magnet again this weekend helps if you get it the right way round DOH!!! :oops:

Ben6899

That bloody affected accent that 99% of kids in London talk with. SO FUCK1NG ANNOYING.

Listen here, youth; you iz not Professor Green.

rick_chasey

Ben6899 wrote:

That bloody affected accent that 99% of kids in London talk with. SO FUCK1NG ANNOYING.

Listen here, youth; you iz not Professor Green.

Saw him walking his dog in Fulham the other week.

Ben6899

Rick Chasey wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

That bloody affected accent that 99% of kids in London talk with. SO FUCK1NG ANNOYING.

Listen here, youth; you iz not Professor Green.

Saw him walking his dog in Fulham the other week.

Aah Fulham. So that's where the inspiration for his gritty life-experience lyrics comes from.

asprilla

All the parts for my wheels were at the wheel builder just after the bank holiday and mine were 'prioritised' and I was told they would be the first out the door.

On Thursday I was told that they would be the next ones built.

Today I've been told that they will be finished and dispatched either today or tomorrow.

Grrr. I don't mind waiting if you can give me a date and stick to it. However, if you keep promising the earth and missing I will get annoyed.

rick_chasey

Ben6899 wrote:

Rick Chasey wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

That bloody affected accent that 99% of kids in London talk with. SO FUCK1NG ANNOYING.

Listen here, youth; you iz not Professor Green.

Saw him walking his dog in Fulham the other week.

Aah Fulham. So that's where the inspiration for his gritty life-experience lyrics comes from.

. All he has to do is hang around waiting for the Chelsea fans to turn up if he wants that. :roll:

veronese68

F@#€ing fairy!!! Why do you invariably visit when I'm in a rush? Had to leave work early to collect my daughter from school. Ready to leave and the phone won't stop ringing. Get out the door, but still have time enough. Flat tyre. Aaaargh! Fix it and ride as fast as I can. Get there just in time to avoid being called David Cameron.
Standard of driving from school run mothers made an already exciting ride a bit too hair raising at times.

jonny_trousers

OptimisticBiker wrote:

Jonny_Trousers wrote:

Rode in tonight in roubaix tights, 'waterproof', thermal sealskinz gloves and socks, arm warmers and a good, heavy jacket. Kept me warm and dryish, but what month is it again?

JT, it was wet not cold.... MTFU

I thought I was being all tough and manly by riding in in the first place!

jonny_trousers

Rick Chasey wrote:

Jonny_Trousers wrote:

Rick Chasey wrote:

Jonny_Trousers wrote:

Flush with the joy of Bradley Wiggins' victory in the Dauphine, enjoying what I've watched so far of the Tour of Switzerland, and almost peeing myself with excitement for the upcoming Tour, I thought I'd pop over to 'Pro Race' to see what the guys there are talking about.

Yeah.

We've been dope chat free for over 6 months.

Alas, a doping 'expert' has made a return.

If you join when the classics are on there's barely any.

June's the time when all the pseudo doctors and conspiracy theorists come out in full force.

(And usually the time when a rider or two gets busted....)

I guess it's just the web forum way, but it's sad to read so much negativity.

Stick to the 'spoiler' threads and the Tour build up threads if you want to discuss how excited you are about the Tour. I've handily put up all the stage profiles in order.

Ah, good man!

I'm scared of the spoiler threads because I generally don't get to do my cycle race viewing until the early hours of the morning once Mrs-Trousers-to-be has fallen asleep on the sofa. I guess I'm safe for a little while in the mornings, however.

I do wonder if continental cycling fans metaphorically pee all over their finest riders for not being good enough, or supposedly for doping (without any worthwhile evidence to suggest that they actually are)? We really are a nation of whiners.

optimisticbiker

Jonny_Trousers wrote:

OptimisticBiker wrote:

Jonny_Trousers wrote:

Rode in tonight in roubaix tights, 'waterproof', thermal sealskinz gloves and socks, arm warmers and a good, heavy jacket. Kept me warm and dryish, but what month is it again?

JT, it was wet not cold.... MTFU

I thought I was being all tough and manly by riding in in the first place!

As I said in another thread - this sort of weather separates the men from the boys

My cycling colleagues did call me 'hardcore' yesterday