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06-08-06, 05:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 749
Posted By misteralz

^^^What he said. Just make sure that you apply...

^^^What he said. Just make sure that you apply some copper grease to the threads and any other bits which will come into contact with dissimilar metals...
06-08-06, 05:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 749
Posted By misteralz

^^^What he said. Just make sure that you apply...

^^^What he said. Just make sure that you apply some copper grease to the threads and any other bits which will come into contact with dissimilar metals...
06-08-06, 04:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 463
Posted By misteralz

Star nuts suck. Get an azonic head lock, they're...

Star nuts suck. Get an azonic head lock, they're really quite excellent.
06-08-06, 02:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 463
Posted By misteralz

Star nuts suck. Get an azonic head lock, they're...

Star nuts suck. Get an azonic head lock, they're really quite excellent.
05-30-06, 02:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 370
Posted By misteralz

Yeah - the chainline's perfect with the one...

Yeah - the chainline's perfect with the one spacer on the drive side. Figured it would be okay, just wanted to know what everyone's thoughts were and was wondering how many "stop! You can't do that!"...
05-29-06, 01:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 628
Posted By misteralz

Not anymore. Switch/credit card payments attract...

Not anymore. Switch/credit card payments attract smaller bank fees nowadays - cash just doesn't have the bargaining power it used to. Unless you're crooked.
05-29-06, 01:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 370
Posted By misteralz

Hollowtech BB question

I've fitted mine with one plastic spacer on the drive side and none on the other. seems to work fine, but has anyone had any problems doing this? Way I figured it was there's more thread contact...
05-23-06, 12:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 670
Posted By misteralz

I've had shimano resin pads in for about a year,...

I've had shimano resin pads in for about a year, they fell apart when I took them out. just upgraded to Goodridge instead - we'll see how much better they last. The increase in stopping power is...
05-22-06, 05:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,080
Posted By misteralz

And I've experienced them first hand - they're...

And I've experienced them first hand - they're quite, quite *****e. A pain in the arse to get set up correctly - and not prone to staying setup either - and made of poor quality materials. If you can...
05-19-06, 04:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,080
Posted By misteralz

If you can afford hydraulics then go for them....

If you can afford hydraulics then go for them. Promax are really quite rubbish. I'd stay away from cable-operated discs if I could help it - I've never come across a set which performed better than a...
05-17-06, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 484
Posted By misteralz

XT rocks likes...good choice.

XT rocks likes...good choice.
05-17-06, 08:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 484
Posted By misteralz

Just need to replace the mech, but I can heartily...

Just need to replace the mech, but I can heartily recommend XT cables - glanded and pre-stretched for easy setup and cleaner shifting... And no I don't work for Shimano!
05-12-06, 06:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 379
Posted By misteralz

I guess that's a no then! :lol:

I guess that's a no then! :lol:
05-12-06, 04:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 379
Posted By misteralz

Anyone heard of Alex ace rims

Just bought a pair of wheels on the 'bay - LX hubs, stainless spokes and Alex ace rims. I've never heard of them, but they have to be better than the rigida 2000s I have, haven't they?
04-26-06, 07:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,286
Posted By misteralz

I agree - but you can honestly say things have...

I agree - but you can honestly say things have gotten better since Tory Blair came to power? Nah, it's more of the same $hit from a new face. Except with more spin and "sexing-up".
Hammond's that...
04-26-06, 06:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,286
Posted By misteralz

If Jeremy Clarkson was Prime Minister, then the...

If Jeremy Clarkson was Prime Minister, then the UK wouldn't be anywhere near as f*cked as it is jus'now...
04-26-06, 06:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,286
Posted By misteralz

Not at all, I was suggesting we ban him...

Not at all, I was suggesting we ban him completely. Just like when Transport 2000 tried to get Top Gear banned. Viewing figures went up. And stayed up because folk liked what they saw. Banning Jeremy...
04-26-06, 05:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,286
Posted By misteralz

That was my point exactly... that the sort of...

That was my point exactly... that the sort of folk that go around trumpeting how "all things are bad!" have no idea about how they would actually go about removing them from society or how much of an...
04-26-06, 04:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 580
Posted By misteralz

A little story

Yesterday I was walking along the street, minding my own business when I tripped and fell. Got some gravel rash on my palms but otherwise I think I'm alright. After a large emotional struggle I've...
04-26-06, 04:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,286
Posted By misteralz

Why don't we ban Jeremy Clarkson then? Banning...

Why don't we ban Jeremy Clarkson then? Banning things makes them go away and everyone can sleep safe and sound... :rolleyes:
04-26-06, 03:06 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 5,896
Posted By misteralz

That's also a really good idea - rather than have...

That's also a really good idea - rather than have roads which are smooth, straight and fast, you want ones which will encourage stop/start inefficient driving? Clever. :rolleyes:
04-26-06, 03:04 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 5,896
Posted By misteralz

So what you mean is, "those boys over there have...

So what you mean is, "those boys over there have toys that I want so I'm just going to go and take them because I'm bigger"?

Like it. You c*nt.
04-26-06, 02:15 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,286
Posted By misteralz

Yeah? So would I probably - doesn't mean I'd...

Yeah?

So would I probably - doesn't mean I'd do it on purpose. Picture the scene - you're driving along, through a set of green lights with traffic coming in the other direction and some cyclist...
04-25-06, 06:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,286
Posted By misteralz

Clarkson's ace - and that article, whilst being...

Clarkson's ace - and that article, whilst being brilliant, is in no way one of his best either. He's advocating car-sharing and you're lambasting him? And you wonder why drivers dislike cyclists???...
03-29-06, 01:49 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,405
Posted By misteralz

Cunning. "Vehicle A passed through this...

Cunning. "Vehicle A passed through this checkpoint at this time, then at this one at this time, that's an average of 87mph. I'll send the fine now..."

Two words, one being "that", and the other...
03-23-06, 06:49 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 7,482
Posted By misteralz

Agree. What a bunch of idiots. I hope they all...

Agree. What a bunch of idiots. I hope they all get run over actually, and that this video is shown at the trial of the innocent motorists who do take them down.
"Do you still feel guilty about...
03-23-06, 02:52 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,405
Posted By misteralz

That's what happens here in the UK, it seems to...

That's what happens here in the UK, it seems to work reasonably well. My first car was registered as an 1100cc so I paid less tax, but the engine was actually a semi-race 1700...
:D
I've seen...
03-22-06, 12:09 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,405
Posted By misteralz

Aye, it's easy to solve the world's problems...

Aye, it's easy to solve the world's problems standing on a soapbox I guess...
03-22-06, 11:59 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,405
Posted By misteralz

You're spot on. Over here we use used cooking oil...

You're spot on. Over here we use used cooking oil in Diesels too to evade the stupidly-high fuel taxation... :D
03-22-06, 11:52 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,405
Posted By misteralz

In an ideal world, yes. Where trains run on time,...

In an ideal world, yes. Where trains run on time, roads are tarmacced perfectly, pretty girls want to kiss you and red wine flows from the taps like water. I know several farmers who run their cars...
03-22-06, 10:47 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,405
Posted By misteralz

I like your thinking - a Prius is an inherently...

I like your thinking - a Prius is an inherently more dangerous vehicle than an H2, and one that makes me angry every time I see one. Why? Because it's a hybrid. And that just doesn't work.
I can...
03-22-06, 10:09 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,405
Posted By misteralz

That's, well, pish, isn't it? Why do you find...

That's, well, pish, isn't it? Why do you find that situation inequitable? Sure, someone in a Civic will pay the same rate of tax as someone in a Hummer, but that Hummer driver is going to be paying...
03-21-06, 05:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 739
Posted By misteralz

Really? I was under the impression that Suzuki...

Really? I was under the impression that Suzuki made Grand Vitaras? :p
03-20-06, 09:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 380
Posted By misteralz

Tyre manufacturers always use different methods,...

Tyre manufacturers always use different methods, as to how, I've no idea!
Try www.chainreactioncycles.com , they're pretty cheap and quick delivery.
03-20-06, 07:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 739
Posted By misteralz

Vietnam is full of mopeds and bicycles and it's...

Vietnam is full of mopeds and bicycles and it's great. Cars exist, but for a change they're down the pecking order. The moped is King. I enjoyed it, especially doing three to a moped in Hanoi's rush...
03-20-06, 07:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,057
Posted By misteralz

I'm confused - does all mean "all of the above"?...

I'm confused - does all mean "all of the above"? Just I'd click that, because it's true, but I really like pies as well. Not just the pastries, but also the affectionate term for cute fat girls.
03-20-06, 04:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 926
Posted By misteralz

I've got Maxxis High Roller 2.5s front and rear...

I've got Maxxis High Roller 2.5s front and rear and they are fantastic on the trails and roll really well on tarmac too. I'm considering going to 2.7 on the front purely for looks alone, can't see...
03-17-06, 07:28 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,755
Posted By misteralz

Deer here are vermin - I'll quite happily kill...

Deer here are vermin - I'll quite happily kill them and eat them.
Read a "Top Tip" in Viz recently about vegetarians, which went a little something like this...
"If, as a meat-eater, you are...
03-16-06, 07:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 739
Posted By misteralz

I really want to go to China. I've been to Viet...

I really want to go to China. I've been to Viet Nam. That's quite close. That's all... :lol:
Forum: BMX
03-09-06, 09:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,637
Posted By misteralz

I had about three raleigh burners with the oval...

I had about three raleigh burners with the oval section competition frames, anodised rims, sugino cranks, CW bars and Dia-compe brakes. By god I wish I still had them, they go for a fortune on eBay...
03-06-06, 07:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,276
Posted By misteralz

Horse does make for a tasty steak...

Horse does make for a tasty steak...
02-22-06, 09:49 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,976
Posted By misteralz

I'd love it if they were legal over here - makes...

I'd love it if they were legal over here - makes the traffic flow so much better.
02-22-06, 07:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,467
Posted By misteralz

Speed bumps? They only encourage more folk into...

Speed bumps? They only encourage more folk into SUVs...
Up here we have some really bad ones that are like two or three seperate humps in a line across the road. Fine, if you have an SUV. However,...
02-21-06, 03:59 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 4,564
Posted By misteralz

This article provides a good insight: ...

This article provides a good insight:

http://mike_sinkovich.typepad.com/my_rage/2005/11/index.html
02-21-06, 03:21 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 4,564
Posted By misteralz

The minute you start worrying about terrorism...

The minute you start worrying about terrorism then they've won. Don't worry about it, and don't let them win! Why can't we all just live in harmony, why can't we all just get along? Cuba and Vietnam...
02-21-06, 12:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 718
Posted By misteralz

Dodgy, as there's not really enough of a lip on...

Dodgy, as there's not really enough of a lip on the bottom of the headlock to keep the whole shebang taut if you use it upside-down, if you get my meaning?
Would work if you machined up a flange to...
02-20-06, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 361,781
Posted By misteralz

I've driven a couple, and found the late eighties...

I've driven a couple, and found the late eighties turbos to be mental, and the 993 targa to be a bit of a pu$$y. :p
02-20-06, 02:25 PM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 361,781
Posted By misteralz

I've nicked this post verbatim from another site...

I've nicked this post verbatim from another site I post on, but here goes...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v735/AL-Z/IMG_0468.jpg
Was getting bored with my faithful Dawes after a few years'...
02-20-06, 02:20 PM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 361,781
Posted By misteralz

I take issue with that...I love my Golf GTI to...

I take issue with that...I love my Golf GTI to bits, and not for a moment do I regret not buying a 911... ;)
02-20-06, 09:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,072
Posted By misteralz

Oh, and ExxonMobil are c*nts... at least Shell...

Oh, and ExxonMobil are c*nts... at least Shell and BP are investing heavily in renewables. Definitely the way forward - offshore windfarms are infinitely preferable to coal-burning power stations!...
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