Irn-Bru? Scottish Blethering Thread

[edindave]

Well I've passed the application stage for Police Scotland, got my fitness and other tests on 5th October

It's an honourable profession, and even better to know that you will look out for cyclists, and share that mindset with your fellow trainees.

 

[Col5632]

It's an honourable profession, and even better to know that you will look out for cyclists, and share that mindset with your fellow trainees.

Defo, I'll be pulling over any tWat driver I see not giving enough room to all cyclists lol

 

[edindave]

Defo, I'll be pulling over any tWat driver I see not giving enough room to all cyclists lol

I had an interesting encounter on the Sheriffhall Roundabout this morning in rush hour. Exiting the 'roundabout' heading towards Dalkeith, in the centre of the inside lane, some idiot tried to undertake me, then leans on his horn, and then can't get past me on the outside for a few metres, and calls me a $%^#$%^ $%^#%^ on the ways past. I just shouted back at him. Looked back and the bus driver behind just shook his head.

I've negotiated Sherifhhall about 8 times in the last week, and it's usually fine.

 

[Col5632]

I had an interesting encounter on the Sheriffhall Roundabout this morning in rush hour. Exiting the 'roundabout' heading towards Dalkeith, in the centre of the inside lane, some idiot tried to undertake me, then leans on his horn, and then can't get past me on the outside for a few metres, and calls me a $%^#$%^ $%^#%^ on the ways past. I just shouted back at him. Looked back and the bus driver behind just shook his head.

I've negotiated Sherifhhall about 8 times in the last week, and it's usually fine.

There is always one idiot

 

[DougieAB]

Well I've passed the application stage for Police Scotland, got my fitness and other tests on 5th October

Good for you Col, you'll make a great polis.

 

[Bobby Mhor]

Well I've passed the application stage for Police Scotland, got my fitness and other tests on 5th October

Congrats..

Disappointed no one has brought the old chestnut..

'COLin all cars'

 

[Col5632]

Good for you Col, you'll make a great polis.

Congrats..

Disappointed no one has brought the old chestnut..

'COLin all cars'

Thanks guys

 

[Harry_Palmer79]

Well, my new (to me) Peugeot single speed is giving me a few problems... The first couple of rides seemed okay but I noticed the front brake was sticking on, so thought I would switch them for the old set off my dead T3. Unfortunately they aren't compatible as the reach is too short and I can't seem to get them back how they were. Some of the bolts are a bit rusted and I'm not sure if I should get Rig to fix them or just order a new set I saw on ebay for £18. (I might just buy them anyway to have a spare set...) Then today one of the new pedals I had fitted came loose and it looks like guard the thread is gubbed on the crank To add insult to injury, the front mudguard came loose yesterday, but at least that was easy to fix!

 

[Louch]

Would spacers on the brake blocks help? My swissstop came with them but I don't use them

 

[mr messy]

Well, my new (to me) Peugeot single speed is giving me a few problems... The first couple of rides seemed okay but I noticed the front brake was sticking on, so thought I would switch them for the old set off my dead T3. Unfortunately they aren't compatible as the reach is too short and I can't seem to get them back how they were. Some of the bolts are a bit rusted and I'm not sure if I should get Rig to fix them or just order a new set I saw on ebay for £18. (I might just buy them anyway to have a spare set...) Then today one of the new pedals I had fitted came loose and it looks like guard the thread is gubbed on the crank To add insult to injury, the front mudguard came loose yesterday, but at least that was easy to fix!

What reach are you looking for?
I have a set of Weinmann type 500 which may be about the period...

 

[Louch]

Do we have any aberdonians on this thread? Might be looking to sell a pair of tickets for Kevin bridges next week

 

[Harry_Palmer79]

What reach are you looking for?
I have a set of Weinmann type 500 which may be about the period...

Oh, curses... I already ordered a replacement set off eBay. Thanks for the offer though!

 

[Col5632]

Back on the commute today, yet to decide if I'm ready for everyday yet but its a start

 

[Harry_Palmer79]

Well, I took the single-speed back into Rig last night and it needs a new chain-ring... they offered to fit my new brakes for me and the rear mudguard too (I'd already done the front).

Hopefully it doesn't need anything else done in the near future! The good news is I managed to fit the bell and so far it hasn't fallen off or broken!

 

[Col5632]

The good news is I managed to fit the bell and so far it hasn't fallen off or broken!

Good for you