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[Closed] Arguably the most unfortunately-named bit of kit in the world.

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Spotted on this morning's commute. Cyclist's backpack made by:

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Posted : 21/03/2013 12:05 pm
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There's a German coach company with a far better name....


 
Posted : 21/03/2013 12:07 pm
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Would be even funnier if they made those 3/4-length roadie shorts with the name plastered across the back... ๐Ÿ˜ฏ


 
Posted : 21/03/2013 12:12 pm
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Turkish white goods manufacturer. They're called Beko over here. Dunno why.


 
Posted : 21/03/2013 12:24 pm
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the Cannondale Bugger bike trailer always wins this one

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Posted : 21/03/2013 12:26 pm
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Standing up to pedal, using handlebars as leverage - honking in the UK, w**king in the USA. ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

Two great nations separated by a common language...


 
Posted : 21/03/2013 12:44 pm
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Standing up on their pedals with their fannies going 19 to the dozen.


 
Posted : 21/03/2013 12:56 pm
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Never noticed it before but - B@st@rd Automobiles, next to the A40 on the way to Geneva from Chamonix, somewhere near Cluses and Bonneville.


 
Posted : 21/03/2013 1:38 pm
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I sell an electric recumbent trike form Germany called the Klimax.

I have had words with them about it...


 
Posted : 21/03/2013 1:40 pm
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Horlicks?

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Posted : 21/03/2013 1:42 pm
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Horlicks?

Invented in the village of Ruardean in the Forest of Dean [I kid you not].


 
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Would anyone like a mouthful of my Scandinavian chewing gum?

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Posted : 21/03/2013 1:52 pm
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Anyone who works in the electonics test industry will be familiar with 'Wayne Kerr' test instruments.

There is also the unfortunately named SICK brand of position encoders (although if you are down with the yout' that could mean good).


 
Posted : 21/03/2013 2:19 pm
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I remember a windsurfing anchor that had a very unfortunate name.


 
Posted : 21/03/2013 2:31 pm