Author Topic: ACME Miscellany (Read 526328 times)

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #1525 on:** 25 August, 2016, 07:21:23 am »

Go for it Alys!!!

Tomsk · « **Reply #1526 on:** 25 August, 2016, 02:30:07 pm »

I draw your attention to this: https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=97391.msg2071385#msg2071385 if you are keen to get an ACME jersey.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #1527 on:** 25 August, 2016, 03:42:59 pm »

So as per FB post - anyone fancy popping over to the ACME Retail Outlet tonight (short notice I know) or tomorrow (I'm clear-ish after 15:00) ??

Tomsk · « **Reply #1528 on:** 25 August, 2016, 04:12:37 pm »

The Angel and Harp can feature on your itinerary tonight/tomorrow,Saturday- Mrs Tomsk says could be a WAGS night...

jiberjaber · « **Reply #1529 on:** 25 August, 2016, 06:32:57 pm »

Hi Tom,

Think I'll have a ride over tonight if that's OK, no WAG at home, gave the swannie some time off to go to Guildford, normal service resumed this weekend.

Any particular curfew time?, I am guessing its about 1-1.5hr ride from here, so it would be 20:30 - 21:00 would that be to late?

jiberjaber · « **Reply #1530 on:** 25 August, 2016, 07:24:14 pm »

Bah - made the mistake of formatting my Garmin, thinking it would only take 10 mins... that was at 18:35, and its still going... suspect I wont be out tonight afterall! Perhaps tomorrow?

Oaky · « **Reply #1531 on:** 25 August, 2016, 07:26:42 pm »

You can find Dunmow without a Garmin!

jiberjaber · « **Reply #1532 on:** 25 August, 2016, 07:28:58 pm »

But I cant record my ride... still formatting!

delthebike · « **Reply #1533 on:** 25 August, 2016, 07:31:56 pm »

Quote from: jiberjaber on 25 August, 2016, 07:28:58 pm

But I cant record my ride... still formatting!

Are you formatting the card or its internal memory? Are we going to see

?

jiberjaber · « **Reply #1534 on:** 25 August, 2016, 07:33:05 pm »

The bit that gets mounted...... so its the internal storage memory.... still formating....

jiberjaber · « **Reply #1535 on:** 25 August, 2016, 07:41:38 pm »

Done - no map installed but I've got a trace to follow.

Tomsk · « **Reply #1536 on:** 26 August, 2016, 12:19:55 pm »

We are planning on visiting the Angel and Harp tomorrow [Saturday] lunchtime, if anyone would like to join us, and in the process collect ACME jerseys.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #1537 on:** 01 September, 2016, 08:07:07 am »

Another smashing evening awheel and apubbe. We found an empty room at the White Hart which was ideal for trying on ACME jerseys - well done Tomsk!

On my way home, pedalling up London Hill I managed to jam the chain between the freewheel and spokes. Thank you jibers for stopping to help.

Serious point coming up and a top tip for long chilly rides, socks with toes are much warmer than the conventional design. Not sure whether you can get them in more sober colours.

huggy · « **Reply #1538 on:** 01 September, 2016, 08:15:48 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 01 September, 2016, 08:07:07 am

Serious point coming up and a top tip for long chilly rides, socks with toes are much warmer than the conventional design. Not sure whether you can get them in more sober colours.

So is wearing shoes!!

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #1539 on:** 01 September, 2016, 08:30:15 am »

True but I reckon socks with toes would be warmer when combined with shoes. Also, I've also seen some fancy running shoes with separate toes so perhaps I've stumbled over the next big thing!

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #1540 on:** 01 September, 2016, 10:13:19 am »

You're so far behind it's not even funny!

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #1541 on:** 01 September, 2016, 10:21:54 am »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 01 September, 2016, 10:13:19 am

You're so far behind it's not even funny!

What!?! Nonsense!

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #1542 on:** 01 September, 2016, 11:12:23 am »

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #1543 on:** 01 September, 2016, 11:23:16 am »

Cool! Can you post a link as I wouldn't mind knowing how much they were to buy.

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #1544 on:** 01 September, 2016, 11:34:32 am »

The Date of the article May or May Not be critical

Oaky · « **Reply #1545 on:** 01 September, 2016, 11:58:00 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 01 September, 2016, 10:21:54 am

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 01 September, 2016, 10:13:19 am
You're so far behind it's not even funny!

What!?! Nonsense!

I remember andygates doing the Dun Run in a pair of Vibram 5 finger shoes back in ~2009.

The verdict seemed to be that they were comfortable as you like, but stink your feet up something rotten.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #1546 on:** 01 September, 2016, 12:39:08 pm »

I like the idea of finger (toe) shoes. I can't imagine The Current Mrs R being too thrilled, she hates my bright red The North Face Hedgehog shoes

iddu · « **Reply #1547 on:** 01 September, 2016, 01:22:55 pm »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 01 September, 2016, 11:34:32 am

The Date of the article May or May Not be critical

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3OZL8aEbIw

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Or commercial - https://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/pyro-platforms/aid:38027
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Christophe · « **Reply #1548 on:** 01 September, 2016, 02:31:33 pm »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 01 September, 2016, 11:34:32 am

The Date of the article May or May Not be critical

Very good.

'Based on years of research on the riding style of the barefoot bikers of Jakarta'

Would love to see OD in a pair anyway!

Oaky · « **Reply #1549 on:** 01 September, 2016, 03:44:56 pm »

ACME Socks! (a bit pricy though!)