Author Topic: A random thread for cycling things that don't really warrant their own thread (Read 109176 times)

Butterfly · « **Reply #100 on:** 04 April, 2019, 10:01:27 pm »

Quote from: hellymedic on 01 April, 2019, 12:48:36 pm

An equestrian Twitterfriend posted today she'd put some alloy tackle in her dishwasher and it had gone dull grey and left black marks everywhere.
Oh dear!

Dishwasher detergent is STRONGLY alkaline and damages aluminium.

DON'T DO IT!

It surprises me how many highly educated people seem to be unaware of this. And fail to make the connection and repeat the mistake.

hellymedic · « **Reply #101 on:** 05 April, 2019, 02:15:00 pm »

Quote from: Butterfly on 04 April, 2019, 10:01:27 pm

Quote from: hellymedic on 01 April, 2019, 12:48:36 pm
An equestrian Twitterfriend posted today she'd put some alloy tackle in her dishwasher and it had gone dull grey and left black marks everywhere.
Oh dear!
Dishwasher detergent is STRONGLY alkaline and damages aluminium.
DON'T DO IT!
It surprises me how many highly educated people seem to be unaware of this. And fail to make the connection and repeat the mistake.

This is a medical bod.
I thought all medics had A Level Chemistry or equivalent.
Seems some education didn't stick or get applied.

BY THE WAY, DON'T PUT ALUMINIUM ALLOY IN THE DISHWASHER!

Wowbagger · « **Reply #102 on:** 05 April, 2019, 02:32:09 pm »

My favoured chain lubricant is Purple Extreme. Finding some in stock is quite a challenge.

If you are in a work environment, it is probably best that you do not search for "Purple Extreme lubricant" on Amazon...

Paul · « **Reply #103 on:** 05 April, 2019, 07:11:43 pm »

What about Blue Extreme lubricant?

SoreTween · « **Reply #104 on:** 09 April, 2019, 01:26:28 pm »

Just completed working out the gain ratios for the fleet of bikes. I've done one or two of them umpteen times for comparison but lost all the scraps of paper. Doing the lot in a manner I'll find when needed is a job I've wanted to do for ages but all the tuits I could find have been the wrong shape 'till now. Very satisfying.

citoyen · « **Reply #105 on:** 09 April, 2019, 01:36:11 pm »

Quote from: hellymedic on 05 April, 2019, 02:15:00 pm

BY THE WAY, DON'T PUT ALUMINIUM ALLOY IN THE DISHWASHER!

Or, as my wife would say:
BY THE WAY, DON'T PUT *ANY* BIKE PARTS IN THE DISHWASHER *EVER*!

Although, tbh, I wouldn't put steel parts in the dishwasher either due to the salt.

Kim · « **Reply #106 on:** 09 April, 2019, 01:41:21 pm »

Quote from: citoyen on 09 April, 2019, 01:36:11 pm

Quote from: hellymedic on 05 April, 2019, 02:15:00 pm
BY THE WAY, DON'T PUT ALUMINIUM ALLOY IN THE DISHWASHER!

Or, as my wife would say:
BY THE WAY, DON'T PUT *ANY* BIKE PARTS IN THE DISHWASHER *EVER*!

Although, tbh, I wouldn't put steel parts in the dishwasher either due to the salt.

Yeah, dishwashers are for crockery, and IBM Model M keyboards.

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #107 on:** 09 April, 2019, 02:34:04 pm »

And salmon, ISTR.

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #108 on:** 09 April, 2019, 06:10:42 pm »

Guardian of the LBS

Kim · « **Reply #109 on:** 09 April, 2019, 06:20:46 pm »

Quote from: Cudzoziemiec on 09 April, 2019, 06:10:42 pm

Guardian of the LBS

Has he been on an audax?

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #110 on:** 09 April, 2019, 06:41:05 pm »

He's about 250km into a 400 and he's out of flapjack.

Pingu · « **Reply #111 on:** 09 April, 2019, 10:35:29 pm »

https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=276

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #112 on:** 11 April, 2019, 09:21:27 am »

Ha! I had a feeling I'd seen it somewhere before. His is outdoors though. But I don't recall seeing it in the LBS (Mud Dock) before, so maybe it's recently been put in there. I'll have to go in and ask.

Ham · « **Reply #113 on:** 25 April, 2019, 09:54:49 am »

I came across Itchy Feet cartoon strip a while back, thought I'd share this one

The Family Cyclist · « **Reply #114 on:** 27 April, 2019, 09:24:45 am »

On the off chance anyone here was listening to shaun keavney on 6 music yesterday afternoon he does MASO (middle age shout out) where you send in the middle age and or middle class things your doing over the weekend. I got one for fitting my new mudguards to my thorn.

Ham · « **Reply #115 on:** 27 April, 2019, 09:25:47 am »

Spotted!

Steph · « **Reply #116 on:** 18 May, 2019, 04:59:13 pm »

Any knowledge?

https://twitter.com/dianapeychev/status/1129247989875257344

Jurek · « **Reply #117 on:** 18 May, 2019, 05:12:53 pm »

Quote from: Steph on 18 May, 2019, 04:59:13 pm

Any knowledge?

https://twitter.com/dianapeychev/status/1129247989875257344

Also posted on LFGSS - No reply so far. My superhero cape was at the dry cleaners at this time.

Kim · « **Reply #118 on:** 24 May, 2019, 12:52:33 am »

Hase have excelled themselves this time, with a steampunk kettwiesel-strandbeest hybrid. Night ride to Whitby anyone?

https://youtu.be/UDz3Dg1qnz0?t=342

matthew · « **Reply #119 on:** 24 May, 2019, 07:58:08 am »

It looks like steering is by interupting the drive to one side so cornering at any speed is impossible.

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #120 on:** 24 May, 2019, 08:09:02 am »

Excellent! Good use of red reflectors. Disappointing lack of FIRE but as it's Germany, I trust there was CAKE and BEER. Good theatre. Thank goodness for subtitles, not only because mein Deutch is sehr rusty but the sound was unimpressive. Perhaps a long term project for Wobbly John and helpers?

Kim · « **Reply #121 on:** 24 May, 2019, 11:27:32 am »

Quote from: matthew on 24 May, 2019, 07:58:08 am

It looks like steering is by interupting the drive to one side so cornering at any speed is impossible.

I'm guessing a diff-based Kettwiesel drivetrain and what looks like a disc brake either side. Presumably it's a bit analogue, though still steers like a tank and feet wear is likely to be an issue. But I suspect that's the least of its problems. That roll cage must be there for a reason...

Nevertheless it's awesome. I wouldn't be surprised if they encounter the same problem that ICE did after building Maria Leijerstam's trike, and end up having to manufacture them commercially.

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #122 on:** 24 May, 2019, 05:16:11 pm »

I wonder if they could adapt one to look like an AT-AT and sell them to squoogles of kids, fanboiz and Rogerzilla?

ElyDave · « **Reply #123 on:** 25 May, 2019, 09:05:39 pm »

Quote from: Kim on 24 May, 2019, 11:27:32 am

Quote from: matthew on 24 May, 2019, 07:58:08 am
It looks like steering is by interupting the drive to one side so cornering at any speed is impossible.

I'm guessing a diff-based Kettwiesel drivetrain and what looks like a disc brake either side. Presumably it's a bit analogue, though still steers like a tank and feet wear is likely to be an issue. But I suspect that's the least of its problems. That roll cage must be there for a reason...

Nevertheless it's awesome. I wouldn't be surprised if they encounter the same problem that ICE did after building Maria Leijerstam's trike, and end up having to manufacture them commercially.

I'd buy one for winter in the fens, better traction than wheels on the lanes

spesh · « **Reply #124 on:** 25 May, 2019, 09:21:18 pm »

Quote from: Cudzoziemiec on 24 May, 2019, 05:16:11 pm

I wonder if they could adapt one to look like an AT-AT and sell them to squoogles of kids, fanboiz and Rogerzilla?

Too many feet for an AT-AT - I'm getting more a Discworld Luggage vibe from it.