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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-12-12, 10:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,465
Posted By belfast-biker

Interesting. I'll treat them well, and have them...

Interesting. I'll treat them well, and have them checked after a coupla hundred miles.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-12-12, 09:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,465
Posted By belfast-biker

Blooming Halfords cannae get the Bianchi for me,...

Blooming Halfords cannae get the Bianchi for me, went for the Cinelli Experience Veloce instead. 27 spokes, guess I'll jut not go mad up and down kerbs. :)

http://i.imgur.com/KAPct.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-12, 01:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,753
Posted By belfast-biker

I LOVE this spelling of acceleration, considering...

I LOVE this spelling of acceleration, considering the context. :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-20-12, 02:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,160
Posted By belfast-biker

I use an Eagletac T20C2 MkII. It's.... awesome. ...

I use an Eagletac T20C2 MkII. It's.... awesome.

http://i.imgur.com/sLzkQ.jpg

A ridiculous 720lumens for about 65quid. Loads of modes.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-20-12, 02:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 907
Posted By belfast-biker

Very nice.... I've a crappy hybrid on it's last...

Very nice.... I've a crappy hybrid on it's last legs, work has started the Cycle to Work scheme, got my eye on a Celeste via Nirone hopefully next month. Good to hear of your positive experience. :)
Forum: United Kingdom
03-20-12, 02:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,024
Posted By belfast-biker

On my commute there is ONE place I generally...

On my commute there is ONE place I generally mount the footpath, because in rush hour traffic, trying to turn right here is suicidal, I've tried it.

I'll take safety over law any time.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-12-12, 06:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,465
Posted By belfast-biker

Does this Bianchi have enough spokes for my 250lbs body?

BIANCHI VIA NIRONE 7 BIKE ALU XENON MIX CELESTE/BLACK 2012

I think it has 26?

http://www.slanecycles.com/bianchi-via-nirone-7-bike-alu-xenon-mix-celesteblack-2012-p-21021.html

My work is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-31-11, 01:07 PM
Replies: 730
Views: 84,723
Posted By belfast-biker

Frankly I'd say the cops are already regretting...

Frankly I'd say the cops are already regretting the whole sorry episode, especially in light of the appeal court ruling that someone posted. Throw in the changing story from the cops and it's...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-31-11, 12:01 PM
Replies: 730
Views: 84,723
Posted By belfast-biker

I hear you. But what he was thinking is in...

I hear you.

But what he was thinking is in his report, is it not?

(If only the cops side would stay the same for a few hours at least. instead of changing their story all the time...)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-31-11, 11:39 AM
Replies: 730
Views: 84,723
Posted By belfast-biker

Grow up, yeah?

Grow up, yeah?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-31-11, 11:37 AM
Replies: 730
Views: 84,723
Posted By belfast-biker

THIS. Cop saw a motorist drive unsafely on a...

THIS.

Cop saw a motorist drive unsafely on a hill, and went for the easy kill, instead of the actual impatient motorist causing all the hassle.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-11, 08:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,365
Posted By belfast-biker

Hi what was your decision in the end? I'm...

Hi what was your decision in the end? I'm similar weight almost to the lb, and was worried this would be too much for this bike.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-30-11, 12:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,226
Posted By belfast-biker

270lbs here, no punctures or spoke issues here......

270lbs here, no punctures or spoke issues here... It's the bike.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-01-11, 01:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 480
Posted By belfast-biker

Good Luck mate. :)

Good Luck mate. :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-24-11, 04:01 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 795,649
Posted By belfast-biker

Way to go. :)

Way to go. :)
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-21-11, 12:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 396
Posted By belfast-biker

Yeeoeooooo!!!!! TY!

Yeeoeooooo!!!!! TY!
Forum: Commuting
02-21-11, 01:02 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 34,245
Posted By belfast-biker

As a commuter, I feel that being clipless feels...

As a commuter, I feel that being clipless feels very natural, secure. Yes, fell off once at lights, years ago, but make the switch, you'll love them. :)
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-21-11, 12:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 396
Posted By belfast-biker

Yup, I've had access to P&R for years, but still,...

Yup, I've had access to P&R for years, but still, it alone brings me to a blank page when I select the RSS feed. Weird.

Also, can I get access to trollheim while I'm here Sir?
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-20-11, 06:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 396
Posted By belfast-biker

RSS Feed for P&R faulty?

Just curious if anyone else is clicking the RSS button for this sub-group, and coming to a blank page.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-20-11, 05:46 AM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 795,649
Posted By belfast-biker

Before (start of 2010) - 327lbs, now 255lbs. ...

Before (start of 2010) - 327lbs, now 255lbs. Actual got down to 242, but lost focus in September, and have a few family issues to work through. Back to gym in an hour though. :)
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-20-11, 05:43 AM
Replies: 711
Views: 67,080
Posted By belfast-biker

Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK here. Still a...

Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK here. Still a clydesdale, but getting there. :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-16-10, 06:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,857
Posted By belfast-biker

Wow!!! Hope to have my own pics up there...

Wow!!!

Hope to have my own pics up there soon, started 327 lbs on Dec 31st, now at 274 lbs. Amazing the difference that 53 lbs makes to cycling. Doing the rest of the weight-loss for charity -...
Forum: United Kingdom
05-16-10, 06:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,024
Posted By belfast-biker

There's definitely a time and a place for it,...

There's definitely a time and a place for it, illegal as it may be. On hills I'm slow. At turning right major junctions, I hold up traffic if it's on a hill. There's one junction like this on my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-08, 09:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 792
Posted By belfast-biker

Looks good, but there would be many a camera or...

Looks good, but there would be many a camera or camera tripod socket that could not cope with that level of abuse. Even riding on the street is pretty jarring for a camera.

Nice looking though.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-08, 08:14 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,165
Posted By belfast-biker

I'd argue that you can get perfectly excellent...

I'd argue that you can get perfectly excellent and equal protection from a pair costing substantially less than $200. Although I bought £60 Animal shades coz I liked the look of 'em, pure and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-13-08, 12:15 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,045
Posted By belfast-biker

310lbs+here: Didn't want any hassle and fuss, so...

310lbs+here: Didn't want any hassle and fuss, so when it came to a choice between spending money restoring my rusting Road Bike with 700/23mm wheels (weight limit 185lbs) or getting a new bike with...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-04-08, 12:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,087
Posted By belfast-biker

We also tax ours to the hilt. Not that I mind of...

We also tax ours to the hilt. Not that I mind of course, despite the increase in food transport costs etc.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-04-08, 12:05 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,436
Posted By belfast-biker

Thought about the Hardrock when I was picking a...

Thought about the Hardrock when I was picking a bike on Wednesday, and in the flesh, aesthetically speaking, I didn't take to it.

Sturdy enough even for my 300+ bod though.

Went for the Giant...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-02-08, 12:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,259
Posted By belfast-biker

Bloody cute.

Bloody cute.
Forum: United Kingdom
10-28-06, 11:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,058
Posted By belfast-biker

What? Really, what?

What? Really, what?
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-15-06, 03:24 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 75,066
Posted By belfast-biker

What is it about the mini that would make you not...

What is it about the mini that would make you not wnt to do 20miles or more?

I'm due t supplement my normal bike with something I can easily take on a train or bus, and the mini's looking good,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-15-06, 06:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,822
Posted By belfast-biker

That price is breathtaking. I'll buy at the end...

That price is breathtaking. I'll buy at the end of September.

I'm 5ft 6in, at 255lbs. Heaver than the spec the bike allows, but my current Bianchi and previous Sirrus were both well...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-15-06, 05:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,822
Posted By belfast-biker

Hi matt, I've went from wanting a Brompton to...

Hi matt, I've went from wanting a Brompton to this now, as funds dictate! Did you order direct from his website or via his ebay site?

What were your importing charges?
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-02-06, 03:31 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,145
Posted By belfast-biker

Found out that there's a place in the netherland...

Found out that there's a place in the netherland doing them!
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-16-06, 05:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,343
Posted By belfast-biker

My goodness that's a good price - £327? ...

My goodness that's a good price - £327?

Unfortunately my PC upgrade has to come this month....
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-15-06, 01:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,343
Posted By belfast-biker

Hi there, any idea who the Holland dealer was, or...

Hi there, any idea who the Holland dealer was, or would you have a web link handy? Cheers!
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-15-06, 12:53 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,145
Posted By belfast-biker

Hi there - thinking of a folder, and see more and...

Hi there - thinking of a folder, and see more and more nice things about the Swift.... my question is this - did you get hit with any import charges on the way back from the States? I figure that a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-06, 09:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 579
Posted By belfast-biker

after my inability to replace brakes, i think...

after my inability to replace brakes, i think I'll not be doing any more diy on the bike for a while. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-06, 09:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 579
Posted By belfast-biker

Damn, cheers for the info all. Will leave...

Damn, cheers for the info all.


Will leave the bike till I can get new wheels. I take it it's a cheap to replace the whole wheel in these cases?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-06, 09:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 579
Posted By belfast-biker

Yeah, I let the brakes wear down the metal a...

Yeah, I let the brakes wear down the metal a while ago...

"crack and fail radially" sounds like not the sort of thing I'd want at speed. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-06, 09:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 579
Posted By belfast-biker

My apologies for drawing a phallus BTW. ...

My apologies for drawing a phallus BTW. Somethings you don't realise until it's too late....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-06, 09:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 579
Posted By belfast-biker

RIMS! Is it fecked, or am I going MAD?

http://www.belfast-biker.com/bf/rim.gif

MY rims are very uneven, on either side. One side is only slightly curved in, the other is curved in big time. Is that just something I've missed, or is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-06, 02:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 873
Posted By belfast-biker

Thanks all, will sort it Thu night. Might...

Thanks all, will sort it Thu night.

Might even use water and soap. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-06, 06:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 873
Posted By belfast-biker

So, can I replace just the rubber, or is the...

So, can I replace just the rubber, or is the whole thing the best to replace?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-06, 04:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 873
Posted By belfast-biker

I'm on foot while the brakes are in that...

I'm on foot while the brakes are in that condition... sucks. I'm cheap, but not stoopid. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-06, 04:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 873
Posted By belfast-biker

Hasn't stopped sodding raining in days! She...

Hasn't stopped sodding raining in days!

She can have a wash and brush-up in May, when we get decent weather again. Or at least less bad weather. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-06, 03:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 873
Posted By belfast-biker

I ain't had a whole $10 in some time. :)

I ain't had a whole $10 in some time. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-06, 03:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 873
Posted By belfast-biker

Brakes are down to the metal...

...and they squeal like a ten year old girl.

There's a nice groove in the rim now too. Lack of funds and all that but I can afford brakes now!

I know nothing about brakes. I have a Bianchi...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-05-06, 09:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 782
Posted By belfast-biker

You'll love it. I found it easy to get a...

You'll love it.

I found it easy to get a decent hotel in Paris for the 2004 TdF between the Luxembourg and Latin Quarters, a stone throws away from Luxembourg Garden, which is a lovely way to eat...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
12-25-05, 06:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 271
Posted By belfast-biker

Any way of viewing the boards in a Windows Mobile friendly way?

XDA-Developers forum let's you choose a mobile format, which cuts out all weird graphics and formatting, and makes it look extremely well on a handheld.

Any similar option likely here?
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