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Herr-Berbunch · 11-01-11, 01:52 PM

I once did 30-ish miles (Mablethorpe to Grimsby), when I was about 14. It was okay as it was the front wheel so I just rode home with no hands so there was little weight on the front.

Twenty years have passed and it was very dark tonight, so I'm not doing that again.

Betonov · 11-01-11, 01:53 PM

Well, at least you got someone to pick you up, if I was stuck somewhere I'd be setting up camp

Sailor Steve · 11-01-11, 02:14 PM

I told my tale of bike woe on my own thread, but I'll finish it here. I've had three flats now, and I finally gave in and bought a pair of airless rubber tubes. They're solid rubber, so they're heavier and a little harder to pedal, but they absolutely cannot go flat. No slime, no muss, no fuss; solid rubber that accurately simulates a fully-inflated tire. I love 'em!

Jimbuna · 11-01-11, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

I once did 30-ish miles (Mablethorpe to Grimsby), when I was about 14. It was okay as it was the front wheel so I just rode home with no hands so there was little weight on the front.

Twenty years have passed and it was very dark tonight, so I'm not doing that again.

At 34 years of age I'd be strapping the bike or the wheel at the very least onto my back and jogging home

Herr-Berbunch · 11-02-11, 07:49 AM

Alright, alright! 23 years have passed, if that makes it any better.

Puncture repaired this morning but failed!

Tube is about five years old so I'll just get a new one, tyres are seven years old and need replacing too, beading's coming away.

Gerald · 11-02-11, 09:47 AM

Buy a three-wheel ... so you do not have that problem,

Jimbuna · 11-02-11, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Alright, alright! 23 years have passed, if that makes it any better.

Puncture repaired this morning but failed!

Tube is about five years old so I'll just get a new one, tyres are seven years old and need replacing too, beading's coming away.

Sounds like the contraption should be on view in a museum

Gerald · 11-02-11, 01:29 PM

Betonov · 11-02-11, 01:33 PM

Vendor, are you in London ??

Gerald · 11-02-11, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

Vendor, are you in London ??

I was, but is home now, and it seems to be no need to return right now, maybe later...

Betonov · 11-02-11, 01:48 PM

Bloody hell, I am returning to London since 2004

Currently I am planning one toeards the end of february 2012, for my birthday

Gerald · 11-02-11, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

Bloody hell, I am returning to London since 2004

Currently I am planning one toeards the end of february 2012, for my birthday

Congratulations, hope you get nice then,

Gerald · 11-02-11, 02:35 PM

If I did not go earlier, so it will be during the 2012 Olympics...

Herr-Berbunch · 11-02-11, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

...hope you get nice then...

Yeah, I hope so too.

Gerald · 11-02-11, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Yeah, I hope so too.

You could set up as a guide during the time that Bet is there, so he sees the best and most, do not forget them redheads...

11-01-11, 01:52 PM	#2476
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	I once did 30-ish miles (Mablethorpe to Grimsby), when I was about 14. It was okay as it was the front wheel so I just rode home with no hands so there was little weight on the front. Twenty years have passed and it was very dark tonight, so I'm not doing that again. __________________

11-01-11, 02:14 PM	#2478
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I told my tale of bike woe on my own thread, but I'll finish it here. I've had three flats now, and I finally gave in and bought a pair of airless rubber tubes. They're solid rubber, so they're heavier and a little harder to pedal, but they absolutely cannot go flat. No slime, no muss, no fuss; solid rubber that accurately simulates a fully-inflated tire. I love 'em! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

11-02-11, 07:49 AM	#2480
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Alright, alright! 23 years have passed, if that makes it any better. Puncture repaired this morning but failed! Tube is about five years old so I'll just get a new one, tyres are seven years old and need replacing too, beading's coming away. __________________

11-02-11, 09:47 AM	#2481
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Buy a three-wheel ... so you do not have that problem, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

11-02-11, 01:29 PM	#2483
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	__________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

11-01-11, 01:53 PM	#2477
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Well, at least you got someone to pick you up, if I was stuck somewhere I'd be setting up camp

11-02-11, 01:33 PM	#2484
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Vendor, are you in London ??

11-02-11, 01:48 PM	#2486
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Bloody hell, I am returning to London since 2004 Currently I am planning one toeards the end of february 2012, for my birthday

11-02-11, 02:35 PM	#2488
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	If I did not go earlier, so it will be during the 2012 Olympics... __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie