Captain Fastbastard Mayhem

As you say, JB - the debate starts again. I don't know what (which company/designer/britney spears) to believe, and as I've never ridden a carbon bike (much to my displeasure) I can't pass judgement. However, could it be that due to the increased lightness (perceived or otherwise) might contribute to the view that the frame absorbs more vibrations? After all - a 10kg monster will hit a pothole alot harder (okay - not THAT much) than a sub 6.5 superlight-weighter due to momentum, gravity etc... Could it also be due to the fact that most Carbon bikes are monocoque whereas Alu & Ti bikes r welded, hence the load will be transferred more evenly over the whole frame? I dunno... and until I have ridden 2 bikes of the same weight, with the tires inflated to the same pressure, with the same spec, 1 alu 1 carbon, i will not be able to pass judgement...

Li'l Deuce Coupe - Beach Boys

don't look like it...

ask for pictures...

i like oiling nipples... makes them look SO much better. And helps extend the life span. seriously though... a bit of oil never hurt, and you can also use graphite powder for even better lubrication (not on real nipples, mind... could be interesting to say the least) on non chain-related parts. And after a bit of time those pivot points etc will need a bit of help for all the work they've done... As a rule, i oil everything that has a possibility of breaking down due to extensive use and friction... (oh dear - just opened another can of worms, didn't I?) Just don't do it after every ride!!!

Now this is what Bush probably heard when he said that the inhabitants of Iraq were screaming for liberation! Someone, help this bike!!!

Race has nothing to do with it. Previously disadvantaged people could be white, black, coloured, indian or any of the other typecast races. It just so happens that most of these guys are black - that has nothing to do with the way they ride. The people on this forum are expressing their disdain of the DEVELOPMENT Riders. Not BLACK riders. Or COLOURED riders. Or ANY race at all. Don't let the fact that the majority of riders on these teams are "of colour" cloud your vision - they still need to learn respect, and be shown the right way to ride etc. You get white kids that are just as lippy, and just as disrespectful of other people as these guys are - I personally would take this stance no matter the colour of these laaities. And you know what? We'd still be taken to pieces. Except that instead of being accused of being racist, we'd be castigated because the guys are now "too young to know any better" and we should be lenient on them. Lenient my friggin ar5e! I'd belt them no matter their colour, and expect their coaches to drill the basic ettiquette into them, and stop riding like pr$cks. End of the line - they need tutoring, and part of that tutelage must deal with respect, common courtesy and all that that entails. Just because they're development riders, it does not mean that they're entitled to free reign. Regardless of colour. Grow up.cptmayhem2009-01-13 05:40:57

same here with me & my girlfriend... she's gaining lean muscle tissue, but stays the same weight - and can now fit into an old pair of jeans... whereas i just have so much to lose around the belly, the muscle I put on is outweighed by what i lose around the gut...

another double post...

He's not included for the simple fact that he is the Superhero's superhero. Some say that his voice can only be heard by cats, and that he is banned from the city of Chichester. All we know is... he's called The Stig.

heffalumps, that's funny! He does have style though, i must admit. Although, i don't think i could admire a guy 12 inches tall whose job it is to polish wood all day...

And for all those who don't know why this poll is here, this is what he's done to today's late issue of The Star...

Well... seems mine has changed in the past few hours. How about yours?

Good. Spoiling our beutiful country.... was out on a training ride a few weeks back and one of the guys with us dropped a PVM wrapper while we were stopped at the entrance to Cape Point reserve waiting for the rest of the bunch... Just asked him to pick it up, so he looks at me, long and hard like, so i ask him again, just a bit more forcefully this time. He picks it up & scrunches it up in his hand. Wait about 3 minutes, and he pockets it again. I take this opportunity to say thankyou - he looks at me again and asks if i was watching him the whole time. I replied "of course". And we carried on riding... SICKENS ME! We were stopped! WAs he worried the foil would react with his jersey, and the extra 0.05grams he has would make him slower? Idjit!

best of luck to you... They're probably excercising their right to reclaim all monies as and when they deem appropriate, but then it's probably a coal-powered peanut guzzler (read - monkey) taking care of your account. Just phone them up, ask to speak to your account manager or his/her manager and explain your situation. They're normally accommodating with this sort of thing. Happened to me earlier this year when left my old place of employment. Bottom line, just keep the pressure on, and they MUST accommodate you. You've told them your situation and they have a duty to help you pay...

Dude, serious props to you. And he'll take care of it seeing as he's cleaned it and helped put it together. Now THAT'S development! Another one helped into the world of cycling.

Could be that the cable is frayed - mine's just given the ghost for this very reason. It was worn away due to something (could have been caught on bike rack/when i removed wheel/whatever) but the wire was actually frayed and last week i was going downhill at exactly 2kph. Then a second later 58, then 24. And for the burger, no reading at all.

Shpongles.

lol... yeah, i saw the dude who did the small road race - some skills you got there, man! all for it - the more people you can get, the better. We need diversity (as well as a laugh when you come pip!)

I would kill for that wheel! while i'm at it, i'll get my pack of cards out and strap them to the forks so i REALLY sound like a motorbike. That'll make me go faster!

Absolutely beautiful mate... (he says as saliva drips steadily on the keyboard) Stopped at a local repair shop the other day and saw an old peugeot stelie frame. Asked the guy how much he wanted for it - said it wasn't for sale. But it's still in the window, in the same state. No gruppo, no bars, just the frame itself... Really wanted to just pick it up and run outta the shop!

oh my shpongle, that's a nice ride!

show us your SCHPONGLES!!!

you need to find a shimmy... may i ask why? Do you have the shake yet? Get a schpongle. It'll help you to get both...

my skewer's not rusty - gets re-greased and screwed all the time. And it clamps on like a mo-fo, no way it's coming loose.