wednesday stands the church clock at ten to three? and is there a mince pie for me?

johngti

veronese68 said:

Afternoon folks,
Busy day in the orifice, drove in as I was dropping the EPO off at her work. Good day to be in the car as it's rather moist out. Usual levels of stupidity are being fended off, not so traditional mild hangover isn't helping my patience. As it's Wednesday I'll go to the pub later for some canine hair.
What new gadgets Spinner?
Did you buy that frame Mr GTi?
Was Jackie Weaver needed for your Zoomin Pinno?

I didn’t, V. Although now the auction has finished without a sale, he’s offered it to me at £300 but given the amount of stuff I’d need to get to make it usable I’m not sure it’s worthwhile. I guess it’d save 6-700g off my aluminium frame, I know that the defy advanced frame is really comfy but is it /that/ much more comfy than the contend? Decisions decisions

seanoconn

sungod said:

seanoconn said:

Question cyclists…

How far behind K.O.P.S is too far if there’s no discomfort? Does it matter at all?

kops is the feng shui of bikefit, i.e. nonsense

fwiw i mostly followed steve hogg's guides to tweak position, for instance...

https://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/bikefit/2011/02/seat-height-how-hard-can-it-be/
https://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/bikefit/2011/05/seat-set-back-for-road-bikes/

Thanks SG. I found out what happens if you go too far behind K.O.P.S, my back was aching nicely on the way home!

pinno

oxoman said:

Looks like Pinno,s getting an ebike then.

Careful Grandpa, with LD gone, you are the eldest brethren here and statsistically, you will be getting a Zimmer frame before me.

As a gesture of goodwill, I give you this link:

https://www.damart.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjc66o5WJ9AIVB_hRCh3LCgPzEAAYASAAEgJJ4vD_BwE

Wheelspinner

pinno said:

WS:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra7oqFqj9uU

“Video unavailable”.

?

pinno

@Wheelspinner

Type: Young Einstein (1990) - Bubbles into Beer Scene (1/8) | Movieclips

Into Youtube.

Wheelspinner

veronese68 said:

Afternoon folks,
Busy day in the orifice, drove in as I was dropping the EPO off at her work. Good day to be in the car as it's rather moist out. Usual levels of stupidity are being fended off, not so traditional mild hangover isn't helping my patience. As it's Wednesday I'll go to the pub later for some canine hair.
What new gadgets Spinner?
Did you buy that frame Mr GTi?
Was Jackie Weaver needed for your Zoomin Pinno?

Woodworking things. Fancy new table saw and planer/thicknesser, to go with compound mitre drop saw, router table, jointer and drill press already there, plus cupboard full of stuff. It’s normal to have 5 routers, isn’t it?

Oh and a humongous dust collector system.

I have a looooooooooong list of joinery jobs to do round here and was tired of the extra faff required to handle big repetitive jobs. Have to build wardrobe storage which will involve 30 drawers, re-do the laundry altogether, the office, probably the guest bathroom, and some extra cabinetry in the TV room.

tetley10

johngti said:

veronese68 said:

Afternoon folks,
Busy day in the orifice, drove in as I was dropping the EPO off at her work. Good day to be in the car as it's rather moist out. Usual levels of stupidity are being fended off, not so traditional mild hangover isn't helping my patience. As it's Wednesday I'll go to the pub later for some canine hair.
What new gadgets Spinner?
Did you buy that frame Mr GTi?
Was Jackie Weaver needed for your Zoomin Pinno?

I didn’t, V. Although now the auction has finished without a sale, he’s offered it to me at £300 but given the amount of stuff I’d need to get to make it usable I’m not sure it’s worthwhile. I guess it’d save 6-700g off my aluminium frame, I know that the defy advanced frame is really comfy but is it /that/ much more comfy than the contend? Decisions decisions

Do it, otherwise you can have my bike to wok on.

Two days on the bike this week, rode to deptfod and spent a couple of hours in Deptford Creek this morning. One student fell in, no pics....
back to the office in the afternoon had a nice sleep and listened to England get turned over in the cricket.

johngti

tetley10 said:

johngti said:

veronese68 said:

Afternoon folks,
Busy day in the orifice, drove in as I was dropping the EPO off at her work. Good day to be in the car as it's rather moist out. Usual levels of stupidity are being fended off, not so traditional mild hangover isn't helping my patience. As it's Wednesday I'll go to the pub later for some canine hair.
What new gadgets Spinner?
Did you buy that frame Mr GTi?
Was Jackie Weaver needed for your Zoomin Pinno?

I didn’t, V. Although now the auction has finished without a sale, he’s offered it to me at £300 but given the amount of stuff I’d need to get to make it usable I’m not sure it’s worthwhile. I guess it’d save 6-700g off my aluminium frame, I know that the defy advanced frame is really comfy but is it /that/ much more comfy than the contend? Decisions decisions

Do it, otherwise you can have my bike to wok on.

Two days on the bike this week, rode to deptfod and spent a couple of hours in Deptford Creek this morning. One student fell in, no pics....
back to the office in the afternoon had a nice sleep and listened to England get turned over in the cricket.

Yeah alright then. It’ll be my winter project

pinno

Are you tall Gti?

Wheelspinner

pinno said:

oxoman said:

Looks like Pinno,s getting an ebike then.

Careful Grandpa, with LD gone, you are the eldest brethren here and statsistically, you will be getting a Zimmer frame before me.

As a gesture of goodwill, I give you this link:

https://www.damart.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjc66o5WJ9AIVB_hRCh3LCgPzEAAYASAAEgJJ4vD_BwE

Doubt that

Wheelspinner

pinno said:

@Wheelspinner

Type: Young Einstein (1990) - Bubbles into Beer Scene (1/8) | Movieclips

Into Youtube.

IIRC, he did officially change his name to Yahoo Serious.

MattFalle

pinno said:

Are you tall Gti?

is that compared to you or as an average measure within the general public?

pinno

MattFalle said:

pinno said:

Are you tall Gti?

is that compared to you or as an average measure within the general public?

Stop being silly. It was a genuine question.

johngti

pinno said:

Are you tall Gti?

Bang on average , so about 5’9” or so

pinno

johngti said:

pinno said:

Are you tall Gti?

Bang on average , so about 5’9” or so

Ah. Taller riders like Giant's, so no preference for you.

thistle_

oxoman said:

pinno said:

oxoman said:

Looks like Pinno,s getting an ebike then.

Careful Grandpa, with LD gone, you are the eldest brethren here and statsistically, you will be getting a Zimmer frame before me.

As a gesture of goodwill, I give you this link:

https://www.damart.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjc66o5WJ9AIVB_hRCh3LCgPzEAAYASAAEgJJ4vD_BwE

I seem remember there's at least one other older than me. Either way age is but a number apparently.

Only as old as the woman you feel I've been told.

johngti

pinno said:

johngti said:

pinno said:

Are you tall Gti?

Bang on average , so about 5’9” or so

Ah. Taller riders like Giant's, so no preference for you.

Gotcha. I’m a big fan of them, find them super comfy. Probably because it was the first brand I bought…

pinno

Cannondale = GMC
Wilier = Alfa Romeo
Colnago = Ferrari
Ribble/Planet Flex = Ford
Giant = Honda Accord

johngti

Or, in other words, giant=safe choice for middle class retirees!! 🤣🤣

sungod

pinno said:

Cannondale = GMC
Wilier = Alfa Romeo
shiny bike = lamborghini
Colnago = Ferrari
Ribble/Planet Flex = Ford
Giant = Honda Accord

pinno

You are doing your bike a diss-service there SG.
They are churning out Lambo's by the dozen.

Shiny bike = Maserati ?

Wheelspinner

pinno said:

You are doing your bike a diss-service there SG.
They are churning out Lambo's by the dozen.

Shiny bike = Maserati ?

Meh. Maserati is a Fiat in a nice frock.

Lambo are still comfortably on the outrageously no compromise good side of practical or mainstream.

Pagani may be more appropriate for SG.

sungod

pinno said:

You are doing your bike a diss-service there SG.
They are churning out Lambo's by the dozen.

Shiny bike = Maserati ?

sesto elemento

pinno

Matte Lambo ?!

tlw1

Specialised?
Kona?

tlw1

Orange?

pinno

Specialised = Corvette
Kona = Jeep
Orange = A fruit to eat/drink