What did you learn today?

seajays
seajays Posts: 331
edited February 2015 in Commuting chat
I learned that when the chain starts to slip check between the chain rings. :-)

This morning was my first malfunction, just after I'd started out found when I changed into the top two gears the chain would start slipping. Stopped and had a quick look but in my naivety thought it was the derailleur or something so just pedalled to work with my little legs going quicker than normal.

When I got to work and had another look, noticed a perfectly sized thin strip of bark had managed to get embedded between the chain rings. Sorted with my chain hook, from my multi tool. Yay! :D
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  • mmuk
    mmuk Posts: 398
    that the company can (possibly) cope without me when I'm on holiday

    so i might be able to relax ...
  • Colinthecop
    Colinthecop Posts: 996
    Lighter bikes are better than heavier bikes. 8)
  • Phil_D
    Phil_D Posts: 467
    That I can take my shorts off and put my jeans on without having to remove my shoes.
  • essex-commuter
    essex-commuter Posts: 2,188
    That the Greyhound PH near my office does a great pint at lunchtime.
  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    People can be C**ts.
    "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."

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    B-Twin Alur 700 = Sundays and Hills
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,800
    rubertoe wrote:
    People can be C**ts.
    How have you lived so long and only found this out now?
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  • essex-commuter
    essex-commuter Posts: 2,188
    rubertoe wrote:
    People can be C**ts.


    Jeez, all I done was had a beer for lunch.
  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    I like to give people the benefit of the doubt as much as possible. Some people are just C**ts though and there is no getting away from it.

    Not you guys, natch....
    "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."

    PX Kaffenback 2 = Work Horse
    B-Twin Alur 700 = Sundays and Hills
  • essex-commuter
    essex-commuter Posts: 2,188
    A mate of mine once said he treats everyone as C**ts until they can prove otherwise. I thought that a tad harsh.
  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    essex-commuter wrote:
    rubertoe wrote:
    People can be C**ts.


    Jeez, all I done was had a beer for lunch.

    That actually made me chuckle,

    Where is that "Cyclists, Stay Awesome" button when i need it.
    "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."

    PX Kaffenback 2 = Work Horse
    B-Twin Alur 700 = Sundays and Hills
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,800
    rubertoe wrote:
    I like to give people the benefit of the doubt as much as possible. Some people are just C**ts though and there is no getting away from it.

    Not you guys, natch....
    Smartarsed tossers would be fair, c**ts might be a tad harsh to describe us.
    I tend to take the same view as you do, a good friend does what EC's mate does. He's rarely disappointed and occasionally pleasantly surprised. Unfortunately, as you have been, I am often disappointed.
    Anyway hope you're ok.
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  • memsley89
    memsley89 Posts: 247
    Won a prime racing last night... bought ice creams for colleagues at lunch.
    The hot girl at work has great technique.

    Lesson: treat colleagues with 'Twister' ice lollies more often.
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  • elbowloh
    elbowloh Posts: 7,078
    essex-commuter wrote:
    A mate of mine once said he treats everyone as C**ts until they can prove otherwise. I thought that a tad harsh.
    Is it any different to the (imo smart attitude) of cyclists considering all drivers to be intent killing when out on the bike?

    yeah it is different, but kind of similar
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  • secretsam
    secretsam Posts: 5,120
    memsley89 wrote:
    Won a prime racing last night... bought ice creams for colleagues at lunch.
    The hot girl at work has great technique.

    Lesson: treat colleagues with 'Twister' ice lollies more often.

    Twisters totally rock, whoever invented them should be knighted
    It's just a hill. Get over it.
  • Colinthecop
    Colinthecop Posts: 996
    memsley89 wrote:
    The hot girl at work has great technique.


    Can you ask her if she'd be interested in a 40something burnt out Cop with emotional baggage...?

    I'd post a pic but I don't want to scare her off too soon. :?
  • elbowloh
    elbowloh Posts: 7,078
    Colinthecop wrote:
    memsley89 wrote:
    The hot girl at work has great technique.


    Can you ask her if she'd be interested in a 40something burnt out Cop with emotional baggage...?

    I'd post a pic but I don't want to scare her off too soon. :?
    Sounds like the start of a Hollywood movie pitch to a producer.
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  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    T'nterwebs will probably be my downfall... (in a completely legal way).
    "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."

    PX Kaffenback 2 = Work Horse
    B-Twin Alur 700 = Sundays and Hills
  • seajays
    seajays Posts: 331
    Today I learned that if there is an odd squeak coming from the disc brakes, check that the wheel is seated properly in the forks. Release and relock the quick release lever, problem solved! :)
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  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    I learned not to leave your MTB inverted if you've washed it or it's got wet. Of you do, your BB will remain full of water and bearings seize solid. Same might be true if you hang it on the wall.
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    That Cornwall is a long way from north London, especially with a 6 month old baby.
    "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."

    PX Kaffenback 2 = Work Horse
    B-Twin Alur 700 = Sundays and Hills
  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    Bontrager Racelite XL bottle holders need threadlock on every bolt.

    Carrying full two 600ml bottles this evening I reached for the bottle by my right buttock but it wasn't there. Ah well I thought, they don't call these things bottle launchers for nothing. I stopped to check and was surprised to find the bottle was still there, it's just it was upside down.

    The bolt holding the top of the cage to the bracket had come out and so the cage had flipped round.

    Still, I now completely trust the cages on these things.
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  • seajays
    seajays Posts: 331
    Today I learned how to cycle with no hands. Did about 50% of my return commute like that (not on the roads, but on empty cycle path I hasten to add). Hadn't managed at all until today, then read somewhere is mostly about confidence, so just thought "let's just go for it" and it worked! :D
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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Birds are considerate club riders
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-31060155

    First training ride seems brutal though, dropping 30% of the newbies. Permanently
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  • woodyonthebeach
    woodyonthebeach Posts: 583
    memsley89 wrote:
    Won a prime racing last night... bought ice creams for colleagues at lunch.
    The hot girl at work has great technique.

    Lesson: treat colleagues with 'Twister' ice lollies more often.


    Im secretly hoping for an update that includes a twister floor mat and some baby oil
    The doctor said I needed to start drinking more whiskey. Also, I’m calling myself ‘the doctor’ now
  • tootsie323
    tootsie323 Posts: 199
    1. Snow can be deeper in some places than others.
    2. When ejected onto your back in snow, try removing yourself from your backpack before attempting to get back up.
  • gbsahne001
    gbsahne001 Posts: 1,973
    people can't drive in snow; this morning I witnessed 3 cars + 1 tractor off the road in ditches
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  • andy9964
    andy9964 Posts: 930
    Molten aluminium doesn't cool quite as quickly as I thought..........ouch :(
  • MonkeyMonster
    MonkeyMonster Posts: 4,629
    Riding though deep snow can be fun but very cooling on your legs
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