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  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    itboffin wrote:
    EKE_38BPM wrote:
    I'm the winner so far with 7am!

    Yeh but did you have to cycle 4.5 miles home with only one crankarm attached?

    eh eh did you ...?

    I WIN 8) :oops:

    Hold your horses there.
    I didn't do any miles with only one crankarm, but I did do 15 miles across London with a wobbly bottom bracket and cracked BB cups on my fixie.
    Then I got two hours sleep and then had to help a mate with some heavy lifting (digital piano and other audio equipment).
    FCN 3: Raleigh Record Ace fixie-to be resurrected sometime in the future
    FCN 4: Planet X Schmaffenschmack 2- workhorse
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    I'm hungry. I'm always hungry!
  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,086
    Well that's just poor attention to maintenance.

    I feel like such a Grandad. Mind you, at 4am on Saturday, I was up - stumbling around trying to find some Calpol for the littl'un.
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  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    It seems that my fixie wasn't up for the ~80 mile ride to Portsmouth and the BB hasn't felt right since. I investigated it on Sunday and saw the damage.

    More faulty parts/shoddy construction than lack of attention to maintenance.
    FCN 3: Raleigh Record Ace fixie-to be resurrected sometime in the future
    FCN 4: Planet X Schmaffenschmack 2- workhorse
    FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees

    I'm hungry. I'm always hungry!
  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,086
    Oops, should have put a :wink: after that comment. I have a used Miche track BB which might be suitable and is looking for a home. I'm unlikely to use it anytime soon (it came out of the Mercian frame when I bought it from ITB). Yours if you want it.
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    Pinnacle Monzonite

    Part of the anti-growth coalition
  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    rjsterry wrote:
    Oops, should have put a :wink: after that comment. I have a used Miche track BB which might be suitable and is looking for a home. I'm unlikely to use it anytime soon (it came out of the Mercian frame when I bought it from ITB). Yours if you want it.

    No worries. Old bike + my fettling skills x cheap components = Bits falling off/wobbling

    Thanks for the offer of a BB. I'll check what size I need and get back to you.
    FCN 3: Raleigh Record Ace fixie-to be resurrected sometime in the future
    FCN 4: Planet X Schmaffenschmack 2- workhorse
    FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees

    I'm hungry. I'm always hungry!
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,692
    I feel like such a lightweight. I went drinking straight from work and was seen by a neighbour falling up the garden path a little after 1am. Felt rather worse for wear all through Saturday.
    I once lost a pedal after a similar drinking session. Set off for home, foot slipped off the remaining pedal, bike headed for the Thames, I steered the other way, fell off and cracked a rib. Ouch.
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  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,086
    EKE: Have PM'd you the details of the BB.
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Morpeth anyone ...?
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    itboffin wrote:
    Morpeth anyone ...?

    Today or tomorrow?
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    Chris

    Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/5
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Both silly
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • Paul E
    Paul E Posts: 2,052
    I wish I didn't leave work so late as I only get away at about 7:50
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Paul E wrote:
    I wish I didn't leave work so late as I only get away at about 7:50

    New job matey :wink:
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • Paul E
    Paul E Posts: 2,052
    No I like it and it gives me an extra day off a week and I start at 10
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Paul E wrote:
    No I like it and it gives me an extra day off a week and I start at 10

    Then quit your yapping and we'll see you down the Morpeth at 8 :D
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  • Paul E
    Paul E Posts: 2,052
    Maybe next time. Need to plan things a bit better.

    How long do you think it would take from Shaftesbury ave to the Morpeth?
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    So who's up for beer this evening, tiz actually gonna be nice weather as well :roll:
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Hope to pop in for a couple. I'm even on the bike today...
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  • Clever Pun
    Clever Pun Posts: 6,778
    JonGinge wrote:
    Hope to pop in for a couple. I'm even on the bike today...

    :shock: did you get your days confused?
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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Desparate times call for desparate measures. Marmotte is 4 weeks away. Eeeeek!
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    Planet-x Scott
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    I should be there about 6.30
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    My head hurts from last night. I should be there around 6.30
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    dhope wrote:
    My head hurts from last night. I should be there around 6.30

    Ditto

    Many beers had at the market porter then a nice 10 ish mile ride along A13 in the dark :?
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Any other takers this eve?
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Yarp. Have no lock though... 6:30ish.

    Edit - my last Morpeth beers as an unmarried man. Eeek.
  • Clever Pun
    Clever Pun Posts: 6,778
    no can do tonight...

    Shame, would enjoy barmaid baiting for Il Principe
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    Beared Bromptonite - FCN 14
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Ah yeah, no lock here either. Will just have to stand outside in the sun...
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    CAAD12 Disc
    Condor Tempo
  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    Maybe, just for one.
    --
    Chris

    Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/5
  • jzed
    jzed Posts: 2,926
    Feel like sh!t, should really be resting after LEJOG and in preparation for Dragon Ride on Sunday - may pop by for one.
  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    Oh dear, one turned into several. Has anyone seen my sunglasses?

    Home now, 10.5 miles sub 40 mins so not complaining. Wife already asleep so could've stayed!

    Bugger!

    Itb, see you in Richmond park in morning?
    --
    Chris

    Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/5
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    I made it did you?

    Had a lovely boozy lunch at the roebuck 8)
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.

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