What have you bought for the bike today ?

[ColinJ]

One of these...

I am just going to test it. Hang about...

PS I like it! There is a bit of a knack to using it, but after a bit of practice it did what I wanted it to... I overpressurised my tyres with my track pump, then used the meter in constant mode to watch the pressure as I dabbed the orange button to release puffs of air corresponding to about 0.1 bar at a time. I found that if I am careful when putting the meter on and removing it I can keep the pressure loss to about 0.1 bar each time. [It is important to line the head up properly and push it on firmly and quickly so the seal engages with a minimal loss of pressure. The same applies when removing it - quickly pull it straight off so the valve closes immediately. I hold the valve with the other hand to avoid potentially damaging the join between valve and tube.]

While I am still using butyl tubes, topping up and adjusting pressures once a week will probably be fine. If I switch to TPU tubes I will see how often they need looking at.

TBH, I could easily do both tyres on a bike in less than 2 minutes so I might do them every few rides just to be sure. That would detect any slow punctures that otherwise might not be noticed until I rode over a big bump.

 

[grldtnr]

I sometimes get selective dyslexia, for a moment I read that as spelled with an 'R' , 'E'. & , 's'

 

[ColinJ]

I sometimes get selective dyslexia, for a moment I read that as spelled with an 'R' , 'E'. & , 's'

That has just given me a flashback to 56 years ago sitting in a class with 32 other silly schoolboys, us all howling with laughter at the German word for 'airline' - 'luftfahrtgesellschaft'. The teacher was incredibly annoyed with us for being so immature, which made it even funnier!

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

That has just given me a flashback to 56 years ago sitting in a class with 32 other silly schoolboys, us all howling with laughter at the German word for 'airline' - 'luftfahrtgesellschaft'. The teacher was incredibly annoyed with us for being so immature, which made it even funnier!

I had something happen like that when I was a teacher #can't remember the detail not but it was similar and I just didn;t see it when I decided to show the website as part of my lesson

I think I gain a lot of respect from the kids by just realising and letting them laugh for a minute or so before shutting it all down

I think I was a weird teacher!

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

I had something happen like that when I was a teacher #can't remember the detail not but it was similar and I just didn;t see it when I decided to show the website as part of my lesson

I think I gain a lot of respect from the kids by just realising and letting them laugh for a minute or so before shutting it all down

I think I was a weird teacher!

addendum - one of the programs I used to get the kids to use was called GIMP

I was expected some hilarity every year when I introduced it but it never happened!!!

 

[Andy in Germany]

I had something happen like that when I was a teacher #can't remember the detail not but it was similar and I just didn;t see it when I decided to show the website as part of my lesson

I think I gain a lot of respect from the kids by just realising and letting them laugh for a minute or so before shutting it all down

I think I was a weird teacher!

I've noticed I gain a lot of respect from clients when I laugh with them and take some time before suggesting we need to get back to work. Ultimately, they work better and are more productive.

I have a colleague who is technically far more competent than me, but hasn't worked this out yet.

 

[Oldhippy]

I agree @Andy in Germany respect above all regardless of lifestyle, social standing.

 

[sevenfourate]

After way too much time / deliberation (3 months ?) today i’ve finally found the frame for the start of building up the ‘dream’ daily 20” BMX rider 😁 *Need to speak the shop selling it on Monday about something; but…..

As well as now thinking about forks, cranks and wheels. To get those “big” components nailed per-se:

Tonight I’ve ordered my very favourite grips, chain, seat-clamp (UK CNC made - and the same as already on my FIT 22”) and brake pads. As they aren’t going change whatever…..😁

 

[YMFB]

I bought one of these bar bags https://huubdesign.com/products/fuud-box-top-tube-bag

hoping it’s going to fit my Cervelo S5

 

[PedallingNowhereSlowly]

While I am still using butyl tubes, topping up and adjusting pressures once a week will probably be fine. If I switch to TPU tubes I will see how often they need looking at.

IME the TPU tubes hold pressure better than the butyl tubes. They only seem to drop a few PSI over a few weeks, wear as the butyl tubes will drop about 10.

I have one of these - there is definitely a knack to using it.

 

[PedallingNowhereSlowly]

A bluetooth speaker for the town bike*.
Some bone conducting headphones.

An MKS pedal spanner and some ball bearings to see if I can get the Sylvan Touring pedals to be anywhere near as smooth as the Sylvan Touring Next pedals. I read that they are much better with more grease and an extra bearing.

Oh and another Garmin out front mount.

*It turns out playing loudish music is great when filtering past stationary cars. As well as being noticed more and allowed space to pass, I'm getting a lot of smiles.

 

[DCLane]

@PedallingNowhereSlowly - there's someone in Dewsbury who does the same thing. I do wonder which type of music works best?

 

[PedallingNowhereSlowly]

@PedallingNowhereSlowly - there's someone in Dewsbury who does the same thing. I do wonder which type of music works best?

These seem to go down well:

Blue Monday, True Faith (New Order)
Enjoy the Silence (Depech Mode)
Paint It, Black (The Rolling Stones)
Seven Nation Army (The White Stripes)
Shout (Tears for Fears)


I think the key is finding recognisable tracks that have broad appeal.

 

[DCLane]

I think the key is finding recognisable tracks that have broad appeal.

I once supervised a piece of research into music and work, trying to identify the music genre within a workplace which resulted in the most correct AND efficient production.

It turned out to be a jazz-funk combo.