Your rants here.

vpnikolov

vpnikolov wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

Tredz in not in stock shocker.........

I am sorry that you have found this experience frustrating however the item at the time of your order stated available dispatch within 2-5 working days this means available from our suppliers, items that are in stock state in stock dispatch within 1-2 working days.

And where exactly is the disclosure of that on their website? At least they bothered to respond on Sunday, so kudos for that.

Chainring arrived earlier than expected. On top of that I found four bags of Haribo in the package and some discount leaflets. That turned into an anti-rant.

roubaixmb

vpnikolov wrote:

vpnikolov wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

Tredz in not in stock shocker.........

I am sorry that you have found this experience frustrating however the item at the time of your order stated available dispatch within 2-5 working days this means available from our suppliers, items that are in stock state in stock dispatch within 1-2 working days.

And where exactly is the disclosure of that on their website? At least they bothered to respond on Sunday, so kudos for that.

Chainring arrived earlier than expected. On top of that I found four bags of Haribo in the package and some discount leaflets. That turned into an anti-rant.

Four?? I got only two!!

Jal_

OT but being at work when its 17 and sunny outside.

MrSweary

Jal_ wrote:

OT but being at work when its 17 and sunny outside.

Weird out there today. Felt odd on my skin whatever it was. Really hurts the eyes too.

itboffin

MrSweary wrote:

Jal_ wrote:

OT but being at work when its 17 and sunny outside.

Weird out there today. Felt odd on my skin whatever it was. Really hurts the eyes too.

wrong kind of rain perhaps?

rubertoe

itboffin wrote:

MrSweary wrote:

Jal_ wrote:

OT but being at work when its 17 and sunny outside.

Weird out there today. Felt odd on my skin whatever it was. Really hurts the eyes too.

wrong kind of rain perhaps?

Must be nearly time to dig out the factor 50

Quins

Got my kitready in Monday night, rucksack packed ready for an early start on Tuesday. Out the house at 06.30, punctured within half a mile. Changed the inner tube, got going again then punctured after 2 miles. Call of shame.

cruff

I noticed shifting starting to get worse over the past month or so, and noticed my freehub was, bascially, fcuked - started crunching when under torque and flex (out of the saddle on punchy climbs), chain spitting down two cogs unexpectedly and nearly binning me a couple of times and no wonder - cassette was waving around all over the place with 5mm of play on the freehub. Rode it another fifty miles on the club run, then ordered new wheelset when I got home (it was time, the rims were worn as well). Also replaced the chain - but realised I'd neglected that to the point it was really worn. First ride out, it started doing the same unexpected downshift thing, and this time I wasn't as lucky - got spat off on a cobbled bridge and banged my knee up. Rode it gingerly for the rest of the ride, got it home and up on the stand, no play in bottom bracket, chainrings fine, indexing fine. Cassette didn't look too worn, but figured I might as well replace it anyway - voila, good as new next time out.

Replace chains before they start eating your cassette, kids.

anonymousblackfg

Forgot my towel, lifted my bag about 4 times before leaving the house thinking it seemed a bit empty. Evidently it was.

rubertoe

anonymousblackfg wrote:

Forgot my towel, lifted my bag about 4 times before leaving the house thinking it seemed a bit empty. Evidently it was.

I hope you bought your trunks though; the swimming pool generally frown on such things

itboffin

Cruff wrote:

I noticed shifting starting to get worse over the past month or so, and noticed my freehub was, bascially, fcuked - started crunching when under torque and flex (out of the saddle on punchy climbs), chain spitting down two cogs unexpectedly and nearly binning me a couple of times and no wonder - cassette was waving around all over the place with 5mm of play on the freehub. Rode it another fifty miles on the club run, then ordered new wheelset when I got home (it was time, the rims were worn as well). Also replaced the chain - but realised I'd neglected that to the point it was really worn. First ride out, it started doing the same unexpected downshift thing, and this time I wasn't as lucky - got spat off on a cobbled bridge and banged my knee up. Rode it gingerly for the rest of the ride, got it home and up on the stand, no play in bottom bracket, chainrings fine, indexing fine. Cassette didn't look too worn, but figured I might as well replace it anyway - voila, good as new next time out.

Replace chains before they start eating your cassette, kids.

aye I had the same a few weeks back without the crash mind, in the end changed wheels, chain and cassette I think i also need a new chainring on that bike but its hard to tell with SRAM

wolfsbane2k

Some Drivers.
Mix mizzle, rural country roads, and a Friday afternoon "must get to the pub" attitude, and SCRRRRREEEEEEEEECH.
Despite the frigging lazerbeam of 150 lumens from a moon shield combined with a nebula.

roubaixmb

Slightly peeved that my garmin 500 read 4000ft for a ride I did today that had come out at 4700ft on strava route planner

wolfsbane2k

RoubaixMB wrote:

Slightly peeved that my garmin 500 read 4000ft for a ride I did today that had come out at 4700ft on strava route planner

If you've uploaded it, make sure set "elevation corrections" to on - doesn't the 500 use barometric, which has changed a bit today.

roubaixmb

Wolfsbane2k wrote:

RoubaixMB wrote:

Slightly peeved that my garmin 500 read 4000ft for a ride I did today that had come out at 4700ft on strava route planner

If you've uploaded it, make sure set "elevation corrections" to on - doesn't the 500 use barometric, which has changed a bit today.

Thank you!

wolfsbane2k

RoubaixMB wrote:

Thank you!

I take it that fixed it? Caught me out the first time i did the London to Brighton, was very confused.

roubaixmb

Yes. I now have 10% more elevation this year! Thanks again.

redvee

Had to resort the spares bag in my work locker today. Got into the changing room and was halfway through getting changed and remembered I didn't put any underwear in my panniers, luckily I had a pair in the bag for such times. Now have to remember to restock tomorrow.

dinyull

What is it with weapons that overtake you whilst they're indicating to turn left forcing you to slam on the brakes. Had some tool on friday do just that when I was going along at 20-25mph.

I knew what was coming so I slammed on the brakes, but they also also came to a stop as they realised their error. He tried to save a few seconds and ended up costing himself and received a tourette inspired torrent for his troubles.

kingstongraham

redvee wrote:

Had to resort the spares bag in my work locker today. Got into the changing room and was halfway through getting changed and remembered I didn't put any underwear in my panniers, luckily I had a pair in the bag for such times. Now have to remember to restock tomorrow.

Weakest rant ever?

MrSweary

3rd virus of the year. My shivering / aching / sweating self is not impressed. I blame the toddler.

gbsahne001

went to get the MTB out at the weekend, only to find I'd forgotten to clean the salt and general road poo from the chain in January... visit to a retailer at lunchtime for a new chain :?

reformedfatty

Nearly squished this morning - me well out from the kerb, doing about 20 outside a school. Traffic island in the middle of the road and car decided to overtake. Close enough for me to repeatedly bang a fist on the front wing / windscreen. My language attracted disapproving looks from a good 150m away, whilst the car driver even after the traffic island continued moving towards the kerb. Kicked away from them with adrenaline, they were doing the staring rigidly forwards in denial that anything ever happened.

veronese68

KingstonGraham wrote:

redvee wrote:

Had to resort the spares bag in my work locker today. Got into the changing room and was halfway through getting changed and remembered I didn't put any underwear in my panniers, luckily I had a pair in the bag for such times. Now have to remember to restock tomorrow.

Weakest rant ever?

That would have been a worthy rant had he gone to find the spare pair and discovered a colleague had borrowed them and returned them soiled. As it stands it's more of an anti-rant.

itboffin

MrSweary wrote:

3rd virus of the year. My shivering / aching / sweating self is not impressed. I blame the toddler.

no toddler for me to blame but i'm the same, i've been unable to shake off the cold thing i picked up before xmas and i'l still coughing a lung at the slightest whiff of any effort

tangled_metal

itboffin wrote:

MrSweary wrote:

3rd virus of the year. My shivering / aching / sweating self is not impressed. I blame the toddler.

no toddler for me to blame but i'm the same, i've been unable to shake off the cold thing i picked up before xmas and i'l still coughing a lung at the slightest whiff of any effort

Somewhere there'll be a toddler. Perhaps a work colleague got it from his toddler and you got it from him. They're the modern day plague carriers, introduce a virus carrying child into nursery and carry out the epidemiology study on the spread from toddler zero.

tangled_metal

Bloody bikes! Got the replacement bits onto the bike. Rear derailleur, big chainring, derailleur hanger, etc then couldn't get the wheel on the bike. QR was seized up and bent too. I had to take a hammer to it just to remove it from the wheel. Why didn't i spot it when i ordered all the other bits?

So I've still got no bike to use. Two out of action and one BSO I've not trusted enough to ride yet. It's a freebie from a gym that's got open ended pipes for tyre forks. I wouldn't want to rely on it for a mile let alone a 14 mile round trip. I'm held up for such a cheap part. Time to shop I guess.

itboffin

wife works at a school which doesn't help

MrSweary

Tangled Metal wrote:

itboffin wrote:

MrSweary wrote:

3rd virus of the year. My shivering / aching / sweating self is not impressed. I blame the toddler.

no toddler for me to blame but i'm the same, i've been unable to shake off the cold thing i picked up before xmas and i'l still coughing a lung at the slightest whiff of any effort

Somewhere there'll be a toddler. Perhaps a work colleague got it from his toddler and you got it from him. They're the modern day plague carriers, introduce a virus carrying child into nursery and carry out the epidemiology study on the spread from toddler zero.

The most annoying bit is these bugs don't even slow the toddler down. She just gets tired quicker and turns into a grumpy little madam. Meanwhile, I feel like death an have to deal with a grumpy toddler.

Anyway, don't show this to my wife. She'd laugh and then slap me for being such a wuss. :?

Tashman

People not holding doors when you're following them down a corridor. FFS have a bit of awareness and look over your shoulder as you pass through the door!