Things you've heard people call parts or equipment

[WrightJnr]

In fairness, that 99% refers to a "shammy".

Probably because it was such a horrible experience it can’t be forgotten. (I speak from experience)

[Fleming]

Some sent this ad to me the other day. Probably a autocorrect error but still damn funny.

[WrightJnr]

And only a cyclist knows what a “bomb” is. Without causing a bloody panic....

[WrightJnr]

Please don’t ever ask to borrow a “star” screwdriver from me. I don’t have any of those. Phillips, Torx, Hex, Flat, Slotted amongst others I can try help but star, sorry you need a telescope for that.

Edited December 19, 2020 by WrightJnr

[MrJacques]

Seen in an ad: Bike comes with a Speedo. Guess it will be handy to get some swimwear with it

[Fleming]

Seen in an ad: Bike comes with a Speedo. Guess it will be handy to get some swimwear with it

It's for triathlons

[Pieter1]

Shades or Sunnies. When in fact you are wearing Sunglasses.

No. IT IS SUNNIES or SHADES.

[DR ◣◢]

Was “hydrolic” vs “hydraulic” mentioned yet?

 

Hydrolic disk breaks

[Grease_Monkey]

Was “hydrolic” vs “hydraulic” mentioned yet?

 

Hydrolic disk breaks

Is this thread supposed to be funny names people call equipment? Looks like it's turned into the grammar and spelling Nazi thread.

[DR ◣◢]

Nope. First post was about helmet vs helmut. I’m still on track.

[MORNE]

Cycling computer/gps = ‘Speedo’....is also a fun one. I guess it comes from a time where that was basically all they did

[Biciclette]

Clipless pedals? Should be clip pedals?

[Grease_Monkey]

Clipless pedals? Should be clip pedals?

No, clip pedals refers to pedals with toe clips (like the ones on stationary bikes in virgin active). When we got rid of toe clips and used shoes with cleats it became clipless (ie: the lack of toe clips).

[MrJacques]

More valve types...

 

 

* think it's a spelling mistake, should be Presta.

 

 

Edited December 20, 2020 by MrJacques

[Long Wheel Base]

Please don’t ever ask to borrow a “star” screwdriver from me. I don’t have any of those. Phillips, Torx, Hex, Flat, Slotted amongst others I can try help but star, sorry you need a telescope for that.

Don't ever come ask to borrow a flat from me. Common.

As someone that uses tools to earn a living and always worked with my hands I have grown up hearing all these weird and wonderful names for tools.

Monkey wrench???? Multi grips!!!!!

Also there is a big difference between a plastic hammer and a mallet. 

I have heard a few funny names for a shifting spanner as well, the best being a vrystaat micrometer.

[TheoG]

Don't ever come ask to borrow a flat from me. Common.

As someone that uses tools to earn a living and always worked with my hands I have grown up hearing all these weird and wonderful names for tools.

Monkey wrench???? Multi grips!!!!!

Also there is a big difference between a plastic hammer and a mallet. 

I have heard a few funny names for a shifting spanner as well, the best being a vrystaat micrometer.

 

Or a appy vernier