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Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

Nicely done. I would have probably gone with...

Nicely done. I would have probably gone with adjusting their handicap. so they had no chance of ever doing well. After all yelling at the person who controls the handicap adjustments should have...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

It's this terrible thing called work. It gets in...

It's this terrible thing called work. It gets in the way of quality posting.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

4 litres is less than a proper gallon.

4 litres is less than a proper gallon.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

hills suck. For the first time in a long, long...

hills suck. For the first time in a long, long time I decided on today's ride to try and ride up one of the local hills. I only had to stop once on the way up: both to wait for my breathing to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 12:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,887
Posted By gnome

RIP 3alarmer. your contributions will be missed.

RIP 3alarmer. your contributions will be missed.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-24, 05:17 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

Tubular tyre. It has the tube sewn inside the...

Tubular tyre. It has the tube sewn inside the tyre casing and the whole tyre/tube is glued onto a rim that has no side-wall to hold a tyre. You can run lower pressure than a conventional tyre as...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-24, 04:00 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

Had an interesting ride today. Took the "modern"...

Had an interesting ride today. Took the "modern" road bike today. Found some gravel paths that were a bit interesting on narrow tubular tires. Did some small gentle hills and discovered that riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

feels like Tuesday morning. The forecast...

feels like Tuesday morning. The forecast thunderstorms are supposed to arrive at lunchtime. If they do no lunchtime walk for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-24, 12:41 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

or a mix of both.

or a mix of both.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-24, 12:05 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

I was tramping with my local tramping club. It...

I was tramping with my local tramping club. It was a nice day out and we dodged teh rain and really strong winds. And the cider and sticky date pudding afterwards was good.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 21,609
Views: 5,549,715
Posted By gnome

- Shimano Claris brifters - Geyes leather...

- Shimano Claris brifters
- Geyes leather saddle
- rear Raleigh reflector
- NOS Philips sports mudguards
- some cables and housing
- new non-aero retro brake levers
- handlebar grips
- oh and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

not a bad pseudo hill training setup. It's be...

not a bad pseudo hill training setup. It's be better if you could find a hill without steps. tracks usually aren't as even an manicured as a set of concrete steps. because I use hiking poles i...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

Additional bonus. Mrs Trainsnorter will have to...

Additional bonus. Mrs Trainsnorter will have to work harder to drop you.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

:(:hug:

:(:hug:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

They are such a pretty little sports car. I know...

They are such a pretty little sports car. I know it's a Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious but I'd be tempted if I had money.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-24, 02:29 AM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,310
Posted By gnome

A three-speed with a difference. A Phillips...

A three-speed with a difference. A Phillips Kingfisher. Its three speeds are external. It has a Resillion three speed derailleur. Shifting is fine going down the cluster but reluctant coming up into...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-24, 02:03 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

OBD. got both my bikes back from the bike shop....

OBD.
got both my bikes back from the bike shop. Still a bit of minor fettling to be done on the older one but managed to get a ride on both today....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

I vote for nap. or snacks.

I vote for nap. or snacks.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

I've seen more duck on menus than pigeons. so...

I've seen more duck on menus than pigeons. so possibly. at least from a ending up in the pot status.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

Still not new* bike day yet. maybe by next...

Still not new* bike day yet. maybe by next weekend my LBS will have it completely built and ready to ride. It's been at the shop for several weeks now.


*new in this case means a 1950s bike. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

bugger. Hopefully they get it all and it goes...

bugger. Hopefully they get it all and it goes away.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

Yes! we are beating Australia! on a per capita...

Yes! we are beating Australia! on a per capita basis at least.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

That sucks. hopefully the meds keep it at bay for...

That sucks. hopefully the meds keep it at bay for a while yet. :hug:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

My flab is not secret.

My flab is not secret.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-24, 12:08 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

yes

yes
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

procrastinators of the world unite! starting...

procrastinators of the world unite! starting tomorrow.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

wrong country. for future reference I support...

wrong country. for future reference I support two nations in sport. New Zealand (who won gold) and anyone playing Australia.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

Ouch. Stupid should hurt, but not that much. ...

Ouch. Stupid should hurt, but not that much. Hopefully you heal up quick.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

want. badly. that is so far out of my price...

want. badly. that is so far out of my price range, both to buy and keep going, though.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

My first thought was slightly more cycnical. And...

My first thought was slightly more cycnical. And I would be even more cynical if he decided to go for Vuelta. After all each year there are only a handful of riders who actually finish all three...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

genejockey :hug:.

genejockey :hug:.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

I'd melt. That's about 10 degrees (Proper) too...

I'd melt. That's about 10 degrees (Proper) too hot.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

For those melting in summer heat here are a...

For those melting in summer heat here are a couple of photos from yesterday’s hike. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

where are the pictures? It didn't happen if...

where are the pictures? It didn't happen if there are no pictures of it.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

Happy treason day, ungrateful colonials. Enjoy...

Happy treason day, ungrateful colonials. Enjoy your fireworks and food.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

4. Niagra Falls, Grand Canyon, given birth,...

4. Niagra Falls, Grand Canyon, given birth, tattoo.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By gnome

But it's not summer for 5 months. nice shot...

But it's not summer for 5 months. nice shot though.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-24, 02:13 AM
Replies: 5,853
Views: 202,629
Posted By gnome

I thought you were an old man. or at least...

I thought you were an old man. or at least almost old.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 5,853
Views: 202,629
Posted By gnome

:twitchy: Good luck with Mrs Eric F's recovery.

:twitchy: Good luck with Mrs Eric F's recovery.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 5,853
Views: 202,629
Posted By gnome

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_6212_216af801e4355fc1354b52743c42eaf0d7e88d43.jpeg
Ready for the Solstice ride
Forgot to start Strava so it didn’t happen. Still...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 5,853
Views: 202,629
Posted By gnome

woohoo. shortest day today. let the light...

woohoo. shortest day today. let the light return. going to do an organised fun ride after work. Last year there were about a hundred and the top speed was all of 20kmh. It's forecast to be fine...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 5,853
Views: 202,629
Posted By gnome

and a driver who has only a passing acquaintance...

and a driver who has only a passing acquaintance with sanity. it takes a special kind of idiot person to pilot one of those monsters.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 11:59 PM
Replies: 5,853
Views: 202,629
Posted By gnome

Oh you have to get that! It's very cool. in a...

Oh you have to get that! It's very cool. in a weird way.

I'd be all over it but shipping would be fortune.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 5,853
Views: 202,629
Posted By gnome

I like your attitude. I dislike the whine of the...

I like your attitude. I dislike the whine of the small ones that are everywhere. They sound like electronic mosquitos and are just as pleasant.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5,853
Views: 202,629
Posted By gnome

That is just cruel.

That is just cruel.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 05:15 AM
Replies: 5,853
Views: 202,629
Posted By gnome

My only bike forums swag. ...

My only bike forums swag.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_6090_e728e87bb0bb0222a7895652e2c0a99a02ac30a1.jpeg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 5,853
Views: 202,629
Posted By gnome

getting older sucks. I bent over slightly wrong...

getting older sucks. I bent over slightly wrong picking my change of clothes from commuting and tweaked my lower back. It's still sore and stiff several hours later. now I know why old people are...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 5,853
Views: 202,629
Posted By gnome

flight simulator. before they let him loose on a...

flight simulator. before they let him loose on a real airplane. much, much safer for everyone.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 05:01 AM
Replies: 5,853
Views: 202,629
Posted By gnome

my first car was a 56 VW Beetle. I should have...

my first car was a 56 VW Beetle. I should have kept that car. It would actually be worth something now. My second car was a Triumph Herald.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5,853
Views: 202,629
Posted By gnome

dougs prescribe drugs.

dougs prescribe drugs.
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