The Retirement Thread

[screenman]

Didn't someone get their underneath waxed, not so long ago!

I think that was where I read that it hurt, no way would I have it done.

 

[BoldonLad]

Made the mistake of checking the tv tonight. BBC has a whole evening of Little Mix and Strictly Come Dancing. Dire

Little Mix we cannot stand, even for a few seconds!

Mrs @BoldonLad is a fan of Strictly Come Dancing, but, and I quote "only interested in the dancing, cannot stand all of the other cr*p, especially Winkleman". So, we normally record it, and she watches it later, FF through all of the cr*p, which reduces the program time by about 50%.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Now sat in front of Eurosport for the rest of the afternoon

 

[oldwheels]

Don't it will make your eyes water

A bit like sticky surgical tape when the hair has grown underneath. Don't ask how I know.

 

[welsh dragon]

A bit like sticky surgical tape when the hair has grown underneath. Don't ask how I know.

Wuss. Try a much larger area.

 

[classic33]

Wuss. Try a much larger area.

What do you know!

 

[PaulSB]

@Dave7 that all sounds good to me. This may sound daft. I prefer Sram to Shimano but I've only had it on one bike, my Dolan. Always had Shimano because every bike I've ever bought came with it and didn't fancy the cost and hassle of swapping everything. I'm quite happy with Shimano but feel Sram has a more positive shift.

The battery longevity is a good point. Probably worth asking the question about replacement in the future. Does "not removable" mean it can't be taken out for charging or, I know it's possibly ridiculous to think this, it's not removable at all? That is can't be changed.

My mate's Orbea does 70ish so I feel 30-60 is on the low side but it may well fit your ride plans/range. Obviously range is dependent on terrain, conditions etc.

 

[numbnuts]

I've just been for a walk in the and some lousy sod has blocked the whole road with fly tip, it's a small road leading to four houses, must have happened last night with a large tipper truck

 

[BoldonLad]

@welsh dragon @PaulSB
Edit
Paul.......just got your post.

Just spoken with Ribble. Some interesting points.
1. The battery cannot be removed. Its in the down tube to make it look like a conventional bike.
Not sure if that is a problem tbh.
2. They will build it to my spec apart from the gearing which would be Sram 1 x 11
3. Weight for the basic hybrid is 12.5 kg which is not to shoddy
4. Its pedal assist so you need to keep pedaling as normal.
5. There are 3 modes. You can expect 30-60 miles per charge.

What think you ?

We have not moved to eBike (yet), so, I am not very familiar with them, but....

Friends who have them, and use them when caravanning / motor homing, usually remove battery when bike is on (rear) carrier to (a) make theft less attractive (b) reduce weight, although, the bike you indicate is a lightweight!

Must say, from my position of ignorance, that looks a superb bicycle

Enjoy!

 

[Mo1959]

Now sat in front of Eurosport for the rest of the afternoon

Reminds me, better check and see how St Johnstone are faring against Dundee United. I suspect not well.

 

[12boy]

Here's a question I've had. Are you all British even if you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland? Is being English the same as British? Or are you like Native Americans who self identify as tribal members, i.e. Arapaho, Utes etc, so you are Yorkshirians, Devon(ish) Cornish and so forth? And if you go with the latter, is it where you were born or where you live now?
Have a blizzard coming in at 3 pm which gives us -22C tomorrow night and since its a balmy -1C now I 'll squeeze in a ride before the poo hits the fan. Hasta Luego, amigos y amigas.

 

[Mo1959]

Here's a question I've had. Are you all British even if you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland? Is being English the same as British? Or are you like Native Americans who self identify as tribal members, i.e. Arapaho, Utes etc, so you are Yorkshirians, Devon(ish) Cornish and so forth? And if you go with the latter, is it where you were born or where you live now?
Have a blizzard coming in at 3 pm which gives us -22C tomorrow night and since its a balmy -1C now I 'll squeeze in a ride before the poo hits the fan. Hasta Luego, amigos y amigas.

I consider myself Scottish and British.

 

[screenman]

Around this day 46 years ago Pam and myself along with our two month old son were made homeless, no wonder we are sitting here feeling quite happy with ourselves.

12boy, I was born on a small speck of dust in a huge universe, lucky I guess where it was as I certainly had no choice in the matter. So I guess that makes me an earthling.

 

[welsh dragon]

Here's a question I've had. Are you all British even if you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland? Is being English the same as British? Or are you like Native Americans who self identify as tribal members, i.e. Arapaho, Utes etc, so you are Yorkshirians, Devon(ish) Cornish and so forth? And if you go with the latter, is it where you were born or where you live now?
Have a blizzard coming in at 3 pm which gives us -22C tomorrow night and since its a balmy -1C now I 'll squeeze in a ride before the poo hits the fan. Hasta Luego, amigos y amigas.

I am a transplant from the same continent as you. I am not British, English, or Welsh.

 

[Paulus]

Here's a question I've had. Are you all British even if you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland? Is being English the same as British? Or are you like Native Americans who self identify as tribal members, i.e. Arapaho, Utes etc, so you are Yorkshirians, Devon(ish) Cornish and so forth? And if you go with the latter, is it where you were born or where you live now?
Have a blizzard coming in at 3 pm which gives us -22C tomorrow night and since its a balmy -1C now I 'll squeeze in a ride before the poo hits the fan. Hasta Luego, amigos y amigas.

Anyone can be British. Not only from England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. This also includes commonwealth countries such as India, and the sub continent, and African countries.
Most Scots, Welsh and Irish would say they are not British, but Welsh, Scottish etc.