Author Topic: Fettling tool query  (Read 2514 times)

Fettling tool query
« on: 16 April, 2008, 12:00:35 pm »
I just found myself browsing the Argos website.  Don't ask me why....

I clicked on cycling, then cycling accessories, and got this page. -> clicky

What use is a 1.25 tonne aluminium trolley jack for cycling?

Thor

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Re: Fettling tool query
« Reply #1 on: 16 April, 2008, 12:04:50 pm »
You need to get the carbon fibre version, which you can carry in a jersey pocket  ;)
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HTFB

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Re: Fettling tool query
« Reply #2 on: 16 April, 2008, 12:05:40 pm »
Saves you carrying the keys to your D lock?
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Re: Fettling tool query
« Reply #3 on: 16 April, 2008, 12:07:37 pm »
Emergency bearing press. Does it come with a bottom bracket socket so you can jack up a bike to mend punctures?

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Re: Fettling tool query
« Reply #4 on: 16 April, 2008, 12:11:34 pm »
What use is a 1.25 tonne aluminium trolley jack for cycling?

When some berk parks in such a way that getting your bike out of your Sheddes is impossible, a brace of trolley jacks may be used to relocate the offending vehicle to the middle of the nearest main road?
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border-rider

Re: Fettling tool query
« Reply #5 on: 16 April, 2008, 12:11:50 pm »
To get you out of your seat after a particularly fine cake stop ?

spen666

Re: Fettling tool query
« Reply #6 on: 16 April, 2008, 12:56:49 pm »
Its obvious isn't it?

It need something that big & strong to lift the weight of those cheap bikes sold by argos, supermarkets etc

Re: Fettling tool query
« Reply #7 on: 16 April, 2008, 01:22:37 pm »
It has a saddle so it must be a bike.

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  • Has a low saddle height of only 79mm and a raised height of 376mm - saddle has a rubber pad to prevent scratching.
  • Large aluminium handle lifts the saddle in one pump action to the underside of the car, then only 8 more to reach full height.
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spen666

Re: Fettling tool query
« Reply #8 on: 16 April, 2008, 01:29:22 pm »
It has a saddle so it must be a bike.

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or a horse perhaps