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tuesday with four and twenty pineapples baked in a pie

sungodsungod Posts: 15,574
in The bottom bracket
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some respite from rain today

ride and cafes, wfh, cdd-based loafing
my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
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  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,899
    Sun's out.
    WFG.

    Brain doesn't feel connected to anything at the moment.
  • homers_doublehomers_double Posts: 7,617
    Sat outside the gym with the losers at 6am. The upside to that is I'm at my desk at 8.07 showered and with provisions from Asda, unfortunately no pork pies or pizzas were purchased.
    More garden DIY later as well as two small kids to contend with.
    Advocate of disc brakes.
  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,899
    homers_double said:

    Sat outside the gym with the losers at 6am. The upside to that is I'm at my desk at 8.07 showered and with provisions from Asda, unfortunately no pork pies or pizzas were purchased.

    @seanoconn can deliver pork pies and pizzas on his way in.

    I was thinking about going to the gym early doors but decided to stay in bed instead. They don't open until 9 anyway.

  • sungodsungod Posts: 15,574
    pleasantly sunny and mild, though the roads are heaving again which made things rather slower than usual

    summoning energy for cafe stroll
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 54,487
    Pork pies and pizzas - Mmmmm. I've got some dumbells in the Twatcave, I could call that a gym - which is where I'll be working today once I've had my Weetabix.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • tlw1tlw1 Posts: 21,326
    Shoot sleep, but means run has been run and I’m now in Swansea for meeting fun
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,439
    Morning all. At work contemplating whether to drop 2 new young engineers in the deep end or not. Suspect both wondering why they said yes to the job. Run and ride later for a change.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • pinnopinno Posts: 49,174
    thistle_ said:

    Sun's out.
    WFG.

    Brain doesn't feel connected to anything at the moment.

    Sometimes it's better that way.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • pinnopinno Posts: 49,174
    thistle_ said:

    homers_double said:

    Sat outside the gym with the losers at 6am. The upside to that is I'm at my desk at 8.07 showered and with provisions from Asda, unfortunately no pork pies or pizzas were purchased.

    @seanoconn can deliver pork pies and pizzas on his way in.
    Not if he got mugged in Preston.

    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • pinnopinno Posts: 49,174
    Anyhoo, went to look at a Fraud Crocus 1.6 for a mate.
    The car is A1. I said don't quibble on the asking price in case some bloke turns up cash in hand with the right money.

    Just put Beans to bed. (honest).
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,899
    oxoman said:

    Morning all. At work contemplating whether to drop 2 new young engineers in the deep end or not. Suspect both wondering why they said yes to the job.

    As long as you're on hand for help when needed and you show your appreciation it'll be fine.
    oxoman said:

    Run and ride later for a change.

    It's better than Sports Direct any day.
  • beansnikpohbeansnikpoh Posts: 1,062
    It was a lovely morning for a ride. Shame about the roads being full of cars/vans/lorries etc...I thought fuel was meant to be expensive.

  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,439
    edited June 2022
    thistle_ said:

    oxoman said:

    Morning all. At work contemplating whether to drop 2 new young engineers in the deep end or not. Suspect both wondering why they said yes to the job.

    As long as you're on hand for help when needed and you show your appreciation it'll be fine.
    oxoman said:

    Run and ride later for a change.

    It's better than Sports Direct any day.
    Poundlands better than sports direct.

    Decided to coach new victims rapido as a result of conversation meaning I'm going to get my way. 4 day wk imminent followed by 3 day wk next year hopefully.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • MattFalleMattFalle Posts: 11,644
    edited June 2022
    Eating chips chillin' out with Bambino.

    It don't get better than this.
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • veronese68veronese68 Posts: 26,289 Lives Here
    Afternoon folks,
    Another hectic day in the orifice, just grabbing a moment's respite. Might take a slightly longer route home to see if I can cope with downtube shifters, a hill and longer gearing. Was going to stay out for longer, but have been asked to go for beer and curry.
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,439
    V that sounds like your going retro, downtube shifters. Beer and Curry a good excuse to cut anything short.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 54,487
    beansnikpoh said:

    It was a lovely morning for a ride. Shame about the roads being full of cars/vans/lorries etc...I thought fuel was meant to be expensive.

    It is. Couldn't quite brim the Panzer at the local Petrol station just now as I hit the £100 limit for 'the pay at pump'. And it was showing just under a quarter full beforehand.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 54,487
    edited June 2022
    Anyhow, lots of fun and games after junior hound escaped again via a fox made hole under the fence. Went round to the house in question who have a massive back garden to see the hound going full tilt after a fox. They disappeared into the thickly wooded bit and after totally failing to find him, he reappeared about half an hour later...

    Been busy with security arrangements after that.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • pinnopinno Posts: 49,174
    Okay chaps - can you convert a Shimano 9/10 speed freewheel to an 11 speed?
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 54,487
    pinno said:

    Okay chaps - can you convert a Shimano 9/10 speed freewheel to an 11 speed?

    FUCTIFINO, next question please :)
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • pinnopinno Posts: 49,174
    Stevo_666 said:

    pinno said:

    Okay chaps - can you convert a Shimano 9/10 speed freewheel to an 11 speed?

    FUCTIFINO, next question please :)
    Do you let your dogs just run around loose probably sh1tting anywhere?

    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 54,487
    pinno said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    pinno said:

    Okay chaps - can you convert a Shimano 9/10 speed freewheel to an 11 speed?

    FUCTIFINO, next question please :)
    Do you let your dogs just run around loose probably sh1tting anywhere?

    It's the best answer you've had so far :smile:

    They roam freely in the back garden but usually crapp in the same spots so easy to find. Mostly...
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • sungodsungod Posts: 15,574
    pinno said:

    Okay chaps - can you convert a Shimano 9/10 speed freewheel to an 11 speed?

    depends on the wheel, if it's actual shimano brand, don't think so, shimano 11-speed is too wide

    for other brands fitted with a sram/shimano freehub, see if there's a campag freehub available, see here...
    https://www.velonews.com/gear/technical-faq-drivetrain-compatibility-for-10-and-11-speed/
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • pinnopinno Posts: 49,174
    Ta SG.

    I just thought it may add to the marketing of the DA wheels I have up for sale on ebay.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,899
    pinno said:

    Ta SG.

    I just thought it may add to the marketing of the DA wheels I have up for sale on ebay.

    Describe them as "vintage" in that case.
  • sungodsungod Posts: 15,574
    thistle_ said:

    pinno said:

    Ta SG.

    I just thought it may add to the marketing of the DA wheels I have up for sale on ebay.

    Describe them as "vintage" in that case.
    clearly artisanal wheels, from the maison shimano atelier dura ace
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • pinnopinno Posts: 49,174
    sungod said:

    thistle_ said:

    pinno said:

    Ta SG.

    I just thought it may add to the marketing of the DA wheels I have up for sale on ebay.

    Describe them as "vintage" in that case.
    clearly artisanal wheels, from the maison shimano atelier dura ace
    You see, if it was food, I could add arôme and l'essence de and stuff like that.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,899
    pinno said:

    sungod said:

    thistle_ said:

    pinno said:

    Ta SG.

    I just thought it may add to the marketing of the DA wheels I have up for sale on ebay.

    Describe them as "vintage" in that case.
    clearly artisanal wheels, from the maison shimano atelier dura ace
    You see, if it was food, I could add arôme and l'essence de and stuff like that.
    You still could but then it would be too obvious you're desperate to get rid of them.
  • veronese68veronese68 Posts: 26,289 Lives Here
    thistle_ said:

    pinno said:

    Ta SG.

    I just thought it may add to the marketing of the DA wheels I have up for sale on ebay.

    Describe them as "vintage" in that case.
    Not vintage enough though, fall into the bracket of being obsolete but not classic. The number of people selling old sh!t with the word Eroica in the listing to add value is absurd.
    I say this as a mug with a bike fully kitted out in period correct Campagnolo, but I bought very carefully.
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • pinnopinno Posts: 49,174
    If I list them for 20 years they will be vintage.
    They are on auction starting at 99p. [gulp]

    Such a shame. Fantastic wheels I bought 2nd hand for iro £300 and have lasted and stayed true.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
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