Irn-Bru? Scottish Blethering Thread

[Rasmus]

Last day of work before a week off on holiday!

 

[Scoosh]

Going cycling , perchance, Rasmus ?

Dong the bit of Scotland you haven't been to yet ?

 

[GBC]

Got all the repairs, new wheels, tyres, touch-up painting etc., completed yesterday after a spill a couple of weeks ago, so thought I'd have a wee run to see how the bike, and me, were fairing. One kilometre in and the back tyre deflated, so I changed it for the spare and kept going; it looked like I'd possibly nipped the tube when putting the new tyre on, and yes, I've certainly got previous convictions for that The bike was certainly going well, as was I apart from a bit of residual soreness in the wrist and shoulder, but seven or eight kilometres later the back tyre went down again. I had a good look at it this time and discovered that the problem was in the rim tape I'd used which was too narrow and not quite covering the spoke holes enough. To be honest it wasn't the kind I'd been looking for but it was all they had in the LBS and the guy had assured me that it would do the job...@rse!! Anyway, I got the repair kit out and to cut a long story short, discovered that not only did both tubes have multiple punctures, but that the glue supplied with the Park Tools was completely useless and didn't set. There was nothing then for it but the phone call of shame Next week though.....

 

[Scoosh]

Old inner tube can make useful (if a bit thick)** rim tape.


**bit like some people I know ...

 

[Col5632]

Last day of work before a week off on holiday!

Not bad for some

Got all the repairs, new wheels, tyres, touch-up painting etc., completed yesterday after a spill a couple of weeks ago, so thought I'd have a wee run to see how the bike, and me, were fairing. One kilometre in and the back tyre deflated, so I changed it for the spare and kept going; it looked like I'd possibly nipped the tube when putting the new tyre on, and yes, I've certainly got previous convictions for that The bike was certainly going well, as was I apart from a bit of residual soreness in the wrist and shoulder, but seven or eight kilometres later the back tyre went down again. I had a good look at it this time and discovered that the problem was in the rim tape I'd used which was too narrow and not quite covering the spoke holes enough. To be honest it wasn't the kind I'd been looking for but it was all they had in the LBS and the guy had assured me that it would do the job...@rse!! Anyway, I got the repair kit out and to cut a long story short, discovered that not only did both tubes have multiple punctures, but that the glue supplied with the Park Tools was completely useless and didn't set. There was nothing then for it but the phone call of shame Next week though.....

Gutted to hear you are having no luck recently, like you say there is always next week

 

[Louch]

Week off after today for me to. May make a decathlon trip tonight for the sake of it, the. Early rise tomorrow for the highland challenge sportive. Started my day with a sweary phone call to my boss summing up how I feel re project I am on, I get cranky when I am off the bike it seems!

 

[GlasgowFinn]

Two year anniversary of getting a shiny new right hip.

I suspect that this weekend will be better in comparison.

 

[snorri]

y hair got all windswept on the ride home

Windswept is "in" around here Pat

 

[Rasmus]

Going cycling , perchance, Rasmus ?

Dong the bit of Scotland you haven't been to yet ?

Sadly not - I'm taking the parents on a trip around the Yorkshire Dales. Dad would like to cycle more, but his body doesn't agree. I'll be sneakily plotting possibly routes for a future venture, though...

 

[Col5632]

Week off after today for me to. May make a decathlon trip tonight for the sake of it, the. Early rise tomorrow for the highland challenge sportive. Started my day with a sweary phone call to my boss summing up how I feel re project I am on, I get cranky when I am off the bike it seems!

I've been told I'm the same get me a wheel while your there

 

[Louch]

If you want anything I can get and you can pay me tomorrow

 

[Col5632]

If you want anything I can get and you can pay me tomorrow

Sadly i need to take the whole bike to them

 

[Louch]

Sadly i need to take the whole bike to them

Sorry but I'm not risking the shame of the police stopping me and finding a whole tribian in the boot!

 

[Harry_Palmer79]

'Shame'.... surely you mean honour?!

In other news, I cycled to my local delivery office before work this morning to pick up a haribo delivery from wiggle. The package also included a set of arm warmers and a compact showerproof jacket (hopefully won't need the latter tomorrow - fingers crossed)

 

[Fubar]

Got all the repairs, new wheels, tyres, touch-up painting etc., completed yesterday after a spill a couple of weeks ago, so thought I'd have a wee run to see how the bike, and me, were fairing. One kilometre in and the back tyre deflated, so I changed it for the spare and kept going; it looked like I'd possibly nipped the tube when putting the new tyre on, and yes, I've certainly got previous convictions for that The bike was certainly going well, as was I apart from a bit of residual soreness in the wrist and shoulder, but seven or eight kilometres later the back tyre went down again. I had a good look at it this time and discovered that the problem was in the rim tape I'd used which was too narrow and not quite covering the spoke holes enough. To be honest it wasn't the kind I'd been looking for but it was all they had in the LBS and the guy had assured me that it would do the job...@rse!! Anyway, I got the repair kit out and to cut a long story short, discovered that not only did both tubes have multiple punctures, but that the glue supplied with the Park Tools was completely useless and didn't set. There was nothing then for it but the phone call of shame Next week though.....

Jeez, what is it with you and punctures?!? Hope you get it all fixed and shiney again soon Georgie-boy.