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Paulus

Paulus

Started young, and still going.
Location
Barnet,
Good afternoon all,
My flu jab has been done, the dog cost me £120 at the vets, and I went out for a ride, only 15 miles but it was such a nice afternoon I couldn't resist.
I have added some stuff to the Christmas shopping list, some things from Sainsbury's are already not available, even for next week :ohmy: maybe there's a pandemic on, or Brexit is holding things up, or, it could be avian flu which is rife in eastern England ;)
Hey ho, now enjoying a glass of ale:cheers:.
 
ColinJ

ColinJ

Puzzle game procrastinator!
Location
Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
"Did you miss me, Yeah, while I was away, did you hang my picture on your wall?..." (Given the lack of curiosity about my absence, the answer is clearly 'NO!'
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)

I was going to post the music video here, but then remembered that the song was by Gary 'sicko' Glitter so I won't!

Greetings upon my return from the mid-1980s! :hello:

My landline and broadband went down on Monday morning. I used my mobile to contact Plusnet and they did a quick diagnostic, confirmed the problem, then booked Openreach to sort it out. It has taken 3 days...

I was wondering why it was taking so long but walked to the shops last night and spotted that Openreach had dug up the pavement at my local green cable junction box. Either they had a major cable fault, or they are finally getting round to running fibre to that cabinet. If the latter, then it would have been nice to have been told that I would be cut off for 3 days!

My comment about the 1980s was inspired by my unexpected feelings of isolation, helplessness and boredom with no access to the Internet***. I have managed to cope with the Covid-19 situation really well but the last 3 days have been hard. I spoke to my sister briefly on Monday evening but other than that I have been stuck in my own little world.

Social media (including CycleChat) - nope.
Online news - no (back to using the BBC TV News channel).
Researching interesting historical, geographical, scientific subjects... no.
Computer programming advice/tips - not available.
Netflix/iPlayer/All4 - no chance.
The wonderful and awful mess that is YouTube - ha ha - not now, Col!
Check out future ride routes on Streetview - come back later.
Sports streaming... get real!
And so on...

I knew that I was heavily dependent on broadband but not having it revealed exactly how big a deal it is for me. I first got it about the time my dad died - late 2003 - and I really don't like being without it now.

*** I wasn't completely cut off - I have an emergency data quota of 0.5 GB on my mobile phone but I was keeping that in reserve for checking my emails and contacting Plusnet. I still used up 2/5 of that data in the 3 days.


*************

JPBoothy said:
I think some technology is a bit too intrusive and privacy seems to be a thing of the past.. I have heard stories about 'Alexa' eaves dropping and people then getting offers pushed at them for things they haven't actually searched for. Then again that could just be me being gullible and listening to somebody's made up tale.
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A simple test would be to discuss with someone where you should hide the IEDs before you carry out your attack. PS Only do this if you actually enjoy having your door broken down in the middle of the night by heavily armed men dressed in black!

Mo1959 said:
Heck of a high front end even for an audax bike. Not sure whether to get it cut down a bit or just enjoy the comfort?
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Nah... THIS is a high front end on an audax bike! :whistle:

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The elderly woman who owns that bike rides lots of long distance audax events, but she clearly has issues with her back. The bar setup looks really odd, but it does mean that she can continue to cycle, so I am not knocking it! (I asked her for permission to take the photo and she said that she didn't mind.)

Mo1959 said:
Might do that and move a couple of spacers above the stem and see how it looks.
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They have left the maximum length of steerer so you can experiment and get the stem exactly where you want it. I would be moving rather more than a couple of spacers! :okay:

I only had 3 x 0.5 cm spacers on my best bike but moved them up 1 at a time until all 3 are now above the stem... (I also unflipped the stem and bought a longer one. I find the new stretched out, lower position more comfortable than my old more upright one.

563778


I put compact bars on so the distance to the drops is less than it was before, and that allows me to use the drops a lot more now.

Drago said:
Now thats a driving ban!
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Better than the usual poxy ban, but it clearly fails the 'Driving: right or privilege?' test.

A lot of people (and the law itself) seem to regard driving as a human right, and therefore something that should be restricted as little as possible. I suggest instead that it is privilege granted only to those who do not abuse it. A minor abuse should result in a temporary removal of the privilege. Major abuses such as using a vehicle as a weapon with the intent to cause death or serious injury should result in a permanent removal of the privilege. Let the abusers ride bikes instead (or walk, or catch a train/bus/taxi)!
 
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classic33

classic33

Leg End Member
ColinJ said:
"Did you miss me, Yeah, while I was away, did you hang my picture on your wall?..." (Given the lack of curiosity about my absence, the answer is clearly 'NO!' View attachment 563780 )

I was going to post the music video here, but then remembered that the song was by Gary 'sicko' Glitter so I won't!

Greetings upon my return from the mid-1980s! :hello:

My landline and broadband went down on Monday morning. I used my mobile to contact Plusnet and they did a quick diagnostic, confirmed the problem, then booked Openreach to sort it out. It has taken 3 days...

I was wondering why it was taking so long but walked to the shops last night and spotted that Openreach had dug up the pavement at my local green cable junction box. Either they had a major cable fault, or they are finally getting round to running fibre to that cabinet. If the latter, then it would have been nice to have been told that I would be cut off for 3 days!

My comment about the 1980s was inspired by my unexpected feelings of isolation, helplessness and boredom with no access to the Internet***. I have managed to cope with the Covid-19 situation really well but the last 3 days have been hard. I spoke to my sister briefly on Monday evening but other than that I have been stuck in my own little world.

Social media (including CycleChat) - nope.
Online news - no (back to using the BBC TV News channel).
Researching interesting historical, geographical, scientific subjects... no.
Computer programming advice/tips - not available.
Netflix/iPlayer/All4 - no chance.
The wonderful and awful mess that is YouTube - ha ha - not now, Col!
Check out future ride routes on Streetview - come back later.
Sports streaming... get real!
And so on...

I knew that I was heavily dependent on broadband but not having it revealed exactly how big a deal it is for me. I first got it about the time my dad died - late 2003 - and I really don't like being without it now.

*** I wasn't completely cut off - I have an emergency data quota of 0.5 GB on my mobile phone but I was keeping that in reserve for checking my emails and contacting Plusnet. I still used up 2/5 of that data in the 3 days.


*************


A simple test would be to discuss with someone where you should hide the IEDs before you carry out your attack. PS Only do this if you actually enjoy having your door broken down in the middle of the night by heavily armed men dressed in black!


Nah... THIS is a high front end on an audax bike! :whistle:

View attachment 563777

The elderly woman who owns that bike rides lots of long distance audax events, but she clearly has issues with her back. The bar setup looks really odd, but it does mean that she can continue to cycle, so I am not knocking it! (I asked her for permission to take the photo and she said that she didn't mind.)


They have left the maximum length of steerer so you can experiment and get the stem exactly where you want it. I would be moving rather more than a couple of spacers! :okay:

I only had 3 x 0.5 cm spacers on my best bike but moved them up 1 at a time until all 3 are now above the stem... (I also unflipped the stem and bought a longer one. I find the new stretched out, lower position more comfortable than my old more upright one.

View attachment 563778

I put compact bars on so the distance to the drops is less than it was before, and that allows me to use the drops a lot more now.


Better than the usual poxy ban, but it clearly fails the 'Driving: right or privilege?' test.

A lot of people (and the law itself) seem to regard driving as a human right, and therefore something that should be restricted as little as possible. I suggest instead that it is privilege granted only to those who do not abuse it. A minor abuse should result in a temporary removal of the privilege. Major abuses such as using a vehicle as a weapon with the intent to cause death or serious injury should result in a permanent removal of the privilege. Let the abusers ride bikes instead (or walk, or catch a train/bus/taxi)!
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There's always

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oOUvkLIwSEw

that could have been used.

I put it down to the current situation. You could have been reading, but not replying/able to reply.
 
12boy

12boy

Guru
Location
Casper WY USA
PaulSB and Mo...you may find Jan Heine's comments re larger tires with low pressure and flexible sidewalls interesting. It is his contention they are faster than narrow, hard tires in the real world, although narrow hard ones might be faster in a velodrome with a smooth track. He can be found on the Bicycle Quarterly Blog. Just sayin. The wind today is too stout for riding for me...34 mph wind now with 55 mph gusts. Supposed to get a little snow tonight but should be able to go for a little ride tomorrow. Cutting through a few inches of snow on studded tires is lots of fun.
I have a "new" bike too.....a 92 Bianchi Nyala I am attempting to rebuild. My buddy at the LBS chased the BB threads and I will see if the BB I have will go in there. Since it was a give away from the balefill it was free. If it works out I'll repaint it in the summer.
BTW, both my sleep and my nocturnal leg cramps have improved since I began taking 400 mg of magnesium at supper time. 6 and even 7 hours of sleep have become fairly common. Maybe I am just less stressed since the Odius One will soon be leaving office. What a boil on the backside of America.
Hasta luego, compadres.
 
Juan Kog

Juan Kog

permanently grumpy
ColinJ said:
"Did you miss me, Yeah, while I was away, did you hang my picture on your wall?..." (Given the lack of curiosity about my absence, the answer is clearly 'NO!' View attachment 563780 )

I was going to post the music video here, but then remembered that the song was by Gary 'sicko' Glitter so I won't!

Greetings upon my return from the mid-1980s! :hello:

My landline and broadband went down on Monday morning. I used my mobile to contact Plusnet and they did a quick diagnostic, confirmed the problem, then booked Openreach to sort it out. It has taken 3 days...

I was wondering why it was taking so long but walked to the shops last night and spotted that Openreach had dug up the pavement at my local green cable junction box. Either they had a major cable fault, or they are finally getting round to running fibre to that cabinet. If the latter, then it would have been nice to have been told that I would be cut off for 3 days!

My comment about the 1980s was inspired by my unexpected feelings of isolation, helplessness and boredom with no access to the Internet***. I have managed to cope with the Covid-19 situation really well but the last 3 days have been hard. I spoke to my sister briefly on Monday evening but other than that I have been stuck in my own little world.

Social media (including CycleChat) - nope.
Online news - no (back to using the BBC TV News channel).
Researching interesting historical, geographical, scientific subjects... no.
Computer programming advice/tips - not available.
Netflix/iPlayer/All4 - no chance.
The wonderful and awful mess that is YouTube - ha ha - not now, Col!
Check out future ride routes on Streetview - come back later.
Sports streaming... get real!
And so on...

I knew that I was heavily dependent on broadband but not having it revealed exactly how big a deal it is for me. I first got it about the time my dad died - late 2003 - and I really don't like being without it now.

*** I wasn't completely cut off - I have an emergency data quota of 0.5 GB on my mobile phone but I was keeping that in reserve for checking my emails and contacting Plusnet. I still used up 2/5 of that data in the 3 days.


*************


A simple test would be to discuss with someone where you should hide the IEDs before you carry out your attack. PS Only do this if you actually enjoy having your door broken down in the middle of the night by heavily armed men dressed in black!


Nah... THIS is a high front end on an audax bike! :whistle:

View attachment 563777

The elderly woman who owns that bike rides lots of long distance audax events, but she clearly has issues with her back. The bar setup looks really odd, but it does mean that she can continue to cycle, so I am not knocking it! (I asked her for permission to take the photo and she said that she didn't mind.)


They have left the maximum length of steerer so you can experiment and get the stem exactly where you want it. I would be moving rather more than a couple of spacers! :okay:

I only had 3 x 0.5 cm spacers on my best bike but moved them up 1 at a time until all 3 are now above the stem... (I also unflipped the stem and bought a longer one. I find the new stretched out, lower position more comfortable than my old more upright one.

View attachment 563778

I put compact bars on so the distance to the drops is less than it was before, and that allows me to use the drops a lot more now.


Better than the usual poxy ban, but it clearly fails the 'Driving: right or privilege?' test.

A lot of people (and the law itself) seem to regard driving as a human right, and therefore something that should be restricted as little as possible. I suggest instead that it is privilege granted only to those who do not abuse it. A minor abuse should result in a temporary removal of the privilege. Major abuses such as using a vehicle as a weapon with the intent to cause death or serious injury should result in a permanent removal of the privilege. Let the abusers ride bikes instead (or walk, or catch a train/bus/taxi)!
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Who are you ? Colin , no sorry can’t remember a Colin .
 
Mo1959

Mo1959

Legendary Member
Location
Perthshire,Scotland
ColinJ said:
"Did you miss me, Yeah, while I was away, did you hang my picture on your wall?..." (Given the lack of curiosity about my absence, the answer is clearly 'NO!' View attachment 563780 )

I was going to post the music video here, but then remembered that the song was by Gary 'sicko' Glitter so I won't!

Greetings upon my return from the mid-1980s! :hello:

My landline and broadband went down on Monday morning. I used my mobile to contact Plusnet and they did a quick diagnostic, confirmed the problem, then booked Openreach to sort it out. It has taken 3 days...

I was wondering why it was taking so long but walked to the shops last night and spotted that Openreach had dug up the pavement at my local green cable junction box. Either they had a major cable fault, or they are finally getting round to running fibre to that cabinet. If the latter, then it would have been nice to have been told that I would be cut off for 3 days!

My comment about the 1980s was inspired by my unexpected feelings of isolation, helplessness and boredom with no access to the Internet***. I have managed to cope with the Covid-19 situation really well but the last 3 days have been hard. I spoke to my sister briefly on Monday evening but other than that I have been stuck in my own little world.

Social media (including CycleChat) - nope.
Online news - no (back to using the BBC TV News channel).
Researching interesting historical, geographical, scientific subjects... no.
Computer programming advice/tips - not available.
Netflix/iPlayer/All4 - no chance.
The wonderful and awful mess that is YouTube - ha ha - not now, Col!
Check out future ride routes on Streetview - come back later.
Sports streaming... get real!
And so on...

I knew that I was heavily dependent on broadband but not having it revealed exactly how big a deal it is for me. I first got it about the time my dad died - late 2003 - and I really don't like being without it now.

*** I wasn't completely cut off - I have an emergency data quota of 0.5 GB on my mobile phone but I was keeping that in reserve for checking my emails and contacting Plusnet. I still used up 2/5 of that data in the 3 days.


*************


A simple test would be to discuss with someone where you should hide the IEDs before you carry out your attack. PS Only do this if you actually enjoy having your door broken down in the middle of the night by heavily armed men dressed in black!


Nah... THIS is a high front end on an audax bike! :whistle:

View attachment 563777

The elderly woman who owns that bike rides lots of long distance audax events, but she clearly has issues with her back. The bar setup looks really odd, but it does mean that she can continue to cycle, so I am not knocking it! (I asked her for permission to take the photo and she said that she didn't mind.)


They have left the maximum length of steerer so you can experiment and get the stem exactly where you want it. I would be moving rather more than a couple of spacers! :okay:

I only had 3 x 0.5 cm spacers on my best bike but moved them up 1 at a time until all 3 are now above the stem... (I also unflipped the stem and bought a longer one. I find the new stretched out, lower position more comfortable than my old more upright one.

View attachment 563778

I put compact bars on so the distance to the drops is less than it was before, and that allows me to use the drops a lot more now.


Better than the usual poxy ban, but it clearly fails the 'Driving: right or privilege?' test.

A lot of people (and the law itself) seem to regard driving as a human right, and therefore something that should be restricted as little as possible. I suggest instead that it is privilege granted only to those who do not abuse it. A minor abuse should result in a temporary removal of the privilege. Major abuses such as using a vehicle as a weapon with the intent to cause death or serious injury should result in a permanent removal of the privilege. Let the abusers ride bikes instead (or walk, or catch a train/bus/taxi)!
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I honestly can’t imagine life without internet now. :wacko:
 
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