public apology - sorry Jamey

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  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    Greg66 wrote:

    Eh?

    I never carry a pump, and always rely on CO2. Who advises replacing them monthly because they bleed? Are we talking about the same thing? The ones I use are made of metal,a nd you puncture a hole in the neck of the cannister before using them. Gas doesn't seep out of a closed metal container much, or at all.

    I ram the following into a TopPeak Micro (the smallest one they do: co2 cannisters (2), inners (2); tyre levers (2), set of allen keys, co2 adapter, multitool. And a CC and a £20 note if I think I'll need them.

    Embrace your inner recklessness. Ditch the pump. Pumps are not big, and they're not clever. :wink:
    It was in N. America, with attendant liabilities and disclaimers. And no, I wouldn't expect them to be no good after that length of time, I 'm simply being contrary.

    I do think you are a little daft, depending where you cycle, to be without an unlimited supply of compressed air (a pump). I think it unnecessarily limits the number of punctures you are able to have on a given ride, before calling home to be rescued. This in turn limits the time you can remain on the run from captivity.

    Where did THAT come from? :oops:
  • attica
    attica Posts: 2,362
    Always Tyred wrote:
    I would be ashamed, to the point of quitting cycling entirely, if I was ever caught by another cyclist, or another person, even another mammal (including small rodents), producing a pair of latex gloves from my back pocket for the purposes of repairing a flat.

    As a female, you MIGHT be able to continue cycling after this confession, but in order to verify this, we may need a poll....."Do you use latex gloves to protect your delicate hands when you repair a puncture or do you think its just a bit too metrosexual? Y/N"

    If it comes out more than 10% "yes" then there would be no immediate requirement to take up another sport. :)

    AT Are you one of those insecure types that goes around casting aspertions because you're afraid of your own feelings?
    I think you probably need to sit down and have a long chat with yourself.
    Of course I'm terribly butch and not even slightly metrosexual. Now where did I leave those tweezers?
    "Impressive break"

    "Thanks...

    ...I can taste blood"
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    @ Always Tyred - what's your view of men wearing pink shirts?
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    jashburnham wrote:
    @ Always Tyred - what's your view of men wearing pink shirts?
    If they are wearing pink shorts and riding a pink bike and carrying a glass of champas, I'd say they should probably be applauded. Colour coordination does have its place, you know.
  • Jen J
    Jen J Posts: 1,054
    Interesting. Having just gone to my lbs (mainly to admire the Trek) I was about to buy some CO2 canisters, having just read this thread, but the guy discreetly told me not to bother. Said they were pretty rubbish and a pump was much better.

    So as I'm after a hefty discount on the Trek, I did what he said and bought a new pump...
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    Winter Hack: Triandrun Vento 3
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    It's all about me...
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    Jen J wrote:
    Interesting. Having just gone to my lbs (mainly to admire the Trek) I was about to buy some CO2 canisters, having just read this thread, but the guy discreetly told me not to bother. Said they were pretty rubbish and a pump was much better.

    So as I'm after a hefty discount on the Trek, I did what he said and bought a new pump...
    Jen, I've just had to explain to my colleagues precisely why, whilst dilligently working, I might suddenly fall of my chair.
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Well it's about having both, but don't by them from lbs, get em here: http://www.tyreinflators.co.uk/co2-cartridges-16gm/cat_2.html dirt cheap.
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    jashburnham wrote:
    @ Always Tyred - what's your view of men wearing pink shirts?

    Here are my two latest ebay purchases:

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    My Focus / My Bob Jackson
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  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    hurrah for pink!

    They will go well withyour handlebar tape, Blondie :wink:

    Ps to all the above posts about gas OR pump. I have a pump already. Der :roll:

    Just resented spending longer than necessary IN THE RAIN this morning......
    Emerging from under a big black cloud. All help welcome
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    @biondino

    You're a man after my own heart, I rocked this combo out at a wedding the other day:

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  • Jen J
    Jen J Posts: 1,054
    Always Tyred wrote:
    Jen J wrote:
    Interesting. Having just gone to my lbs (mainly to admire the Trek) I was about to buy some CO2 canisters, having just read this thread, but the guy discreetly told me not to bother. Said they were pretty rubbish and a pump was much better.

    So as I'm after a hefty discount on the Trek, I did what he said and bought a new pump...
    Jen, I've just had to explain to my colleagues precisely why, whilst dilligently working, I might suddenly fall of my chair.

    :P
    Commuting: Giant Bowery 08
    Winter Hack: Triandrun Vento 3
    Madone

    It's all about me...
  • attica
    attica Posts: 2,362
    Cheeerisst.

    Do you Londoners all keep manequins in order to display your clothes?
    "Impressive break"

    "Thanks...

    ...I can taste blood"
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Attica wrote:
    Cheeerisst.

    Do you Londoners all keep manequins in order to display your clothes?

    No - we have yokel servants to do that for us. You looking for work, we all know you're a clothes horse.
  • Jen J
    Jen J Posts: 1,054
    Attica wrote:
    Cheeerisst.

    Do you Londoners all keep manequins in order to display your clothes?

    Don't you?
    Commuting: Giant Bowery 08
    Winter Hack: Triandrun Vento 3
    Madone

    It's all about me...
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    Attica wrote:
    Cheeerisst.

    Do you Londoners all keep manequins in order to display your clothes?
    Its the stuff they get up to with manequins and latex gloves that I really object to.

    I'll get my coat.
  • gert_lush
    gert_lush Posts: 634
    jashburnham wrote:
    Attica wrote:
    Cheeerisst.

    Do you Londoners all keep manequins in order to display your clothes?

    No - we have yokel servants to do that for us. You looking for work, we all know you're a clothes horse.

    yeah but we'd probably mess it up in true Yokel styleeee :D:D
    FCN 8 mainly
    FCN 4 sometimes
  • attica
    attica Posts: 2,362
    jashburnham wrote:
    No - we have yokel servants to do that for us. You looking for work, we all know you're a clothes horse.

    Jash, are you just jealous that I look better than you do in lycra?
    <Derek Zoolander Voice>
    I can't help being really really good looking.
    <\Derek Zoolander voice>

    ;)
    "Impressive break"

    "Thanks...

    ...I can taste blood"
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    jashburnham wrote:
    @ Always Tyred - what's your view of men wearing pink shirts?

    Whoa Whoa there i'll support the lycra & latex but pink???? steady now
    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.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Jen J wrote:
    Interesting. Having just gone to my lbs (mainly to admire the Trek) I was about to buy some CO2 canisters, having just read this thread, but the guy discreetly told me not to bother. Said they were pretty rubbish and a pump was much better.

    So as I'm after a hefty discount on the Trek, I did what he said and bought a new pump...

    So let me see now you do what strange men tell you too? :shock:

    It had better be an amazing discount.
    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.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    jashburnham wrote:
    @biondino

    You're a man after my own heart, I rocked this combo out at a wedding the other day:

    D21-241R08W-665-1.jpg

    :shock: :shock: :shock:

    This is what they told me about N. London boys

    :shock:
    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.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Attica wrote:
    Cheeerisst.

    Do you Londoners all keep manequins in order to display your clothes?

    Ignore him, he's having a bad week, n suffering from a massive case of GAY...
    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.
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Like the shirt/tie combo, also like the pink jerseys!

    Here's a thought for you - I tend to wear my cycling gloves when doing roadside repairs... then I put them in the wash when I get home...

    Controversial, I know... :shock:

    However, it falls down a bit when it gets too hot for gloves.
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • attica
    attica Posts: 2,362
    Why are we all on the forum at this stupid hour on Christmas eve eve? I'm beginning to wonder if there's something wrong with us all.
    "Impressive break"

    "Thanks...

    ...I can taste blood"
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    biondino wrote:
    jashburnham wrote:
    @ Always Tyred - what's your view of men wearing pink shirts?

    Here are my two latest ebay purchases:

    a992_1.JPG
    1cd1_1.JPG

    You must have a fair collection by now.
    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.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Like the shirt/tie combo, also like the pink jerseys!

    Here's a thought for you - I tend to wear my cycling gloves when doing roadside repairs... then I put them in the wash when I get home...

    Controversial, I know... :shock:

    However, it falls down a bit when it gets too hot for gloves.

    stop being a peace maker. :lol:
    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.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Attica wrote:
    Why are we all on the forum at this stupid hour on Christmas eve eve? I'm beginning to wonder if there's something wrong with us all.

    Well I have to make sure the last embers of the fire have gone out before retiring to bed, I wouldn't want Father Christmas to burn his arse now would I :P

    Yes yes I know that's tomorrow night, whatever...!
    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.
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    itboffin wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Like the shirt/tie combo, also like the pink jerseys!

    Here's a thought for you - I tend to wear my cycling gloves when doing roadside repairs... then I put them in the wash when I get home...

    Controversial, I know... :shock:

    However, it falls down a bit when it gets too hot for gloves.

    stop being a peace maker. :lol:

    Shut it, yokel. :lol:
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Like the shirt/tie combo, also like the pink jerseys!

    Here's a thought for you - I tend to wear my cycling gloves when doing roadside repairs... then I put them in the wash when I get home...

    Controversial, I know... :shock:

    However, it falls down a bit when it gets too hot for gloves.

    stop being a peace maker. :lol:

    Shut it, yokel. :lol:

    Bah!
    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.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    This London boy is happy to embrace his new yokel life

    Couldn't do this in Fulham

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    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.
  • attica
    attica Posts: 2,362
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Shut it, yokel. :lol:

    ITB is almost a Londoner to most of us Yokels, scaring us with his sophisticumnated ways an all.
    "Impressive break"

    "Thanks...

    ...I can taste blood"

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