As said, wind in limit adjuster & bolt on bash.
I lowered my mech a few mil & shortened my shimano chain, I put a SRAM power link in.
Also put on a 36t ring & a blackspire stinger on.
Boom.

The day I shat myself springs to mind…
Picture this,
A glorious day riding in the pentland hills was had. I decided to ride home as I started to feel a bit dicky.
I’m embarking on the 7 mile ride through Edinburgh to get home when an ungodly rumble emanates from my guts.
Oh no, I need to poop. Now.
I think of my options.
Can I make it home? No way. No way at all.
Can I run into a pub? I don’t have a lock, no way I’m leaving it outside.
Can I bring the bike into said pub? How’s that going to work, “mate, watch my bike while I make a war-zone out of your convenience.”
Can I go at the side of the road? Nope, busy area.
I have to dive into a garden.
I look hopefully into every garden I pass. This is a pretty posh area with big detached houses and perfectly groomed gardens.
This is not good.
I think it’s coming.
Yup some just come out.
Ok think.
Can I just unload in my shorts & ride home?
I’m wearing boxers with zero containment facilities.
I’ve never clenched my cheeks so much before.
I round the corner & see a supermarket car park.
I look around making a quick assessment.
There’s a strip of bushes separating the carpark from the pavement by the road.
This will have to be the scene of my humiliation.
I cycle into the bushes, dive of the bike, simultaneously pulling at my shorts.
It starts to come before I’ve cleared the shorts out of the way.
What follows is the release of the evil cauldron of hate that had been festering in my bowels.
I’m hearing people walk by.
God, I hope they don’t see/smell me.
There’s more people coming, a group of girls, I can hear the click of heels.
No time to try to clean up.
I’m a mess.
It’s down my legs.
I get back on the bike and ride away. Rapid.
My arse is warm & moist.
Every time I stop at a red light the stench hits me.
I must go like the wind to leave my problems behind.
I get home.
Say nothing to wife.
I strip in the shower.
I’m amazed at how much poop boxers can actually take. I underestimated them.
I scrub myself for 1/2 hour.
Reflect on how difficult it is to take off shorts & boxers filled with poop while not making mess of bathroom.
Wonder how I’m going to clean reflected upon mess I’ve made of the bathroom.

TL;DR
My bowels ruin a perfectly nice day of riding by making an unexpected announcement.

I loved Star Control on the Megadrive.

Rich_s – Member
Most of the Macrihanish stuff is bunkum. The runway is only the longest in Scotland, 10,000 feet ain’t that long. It did apparently have a seal team stationed there though and it is well situated to take advantage of the Atlantic!

I’ve got a family member who was an officer in the RAF. He was based there.
He said there was many top secret flights there and the Americans were very secretive about it all.

There is an MoD airstrip in Kintyre, near Machrihanish that originally had over a 3km runway, one of the longest in Europe.
It was a NATO base that was heavily guarded by US Marines due to the fact the SR-71 would land there.
If you look at a map of it, it’s right on the west coast of Scotland and points out over the north Atlantic.
The Blackbird could go there without risk of being seen/shot down.

And if you weren’t built like a cyclist & got stuck in, you’d be happy with the consequences?
In fights, quite often, 1 goes to hospital & 1 goes to court, which one do you want?
Even if you can fight, it must be avoided at all costs.
Only defend yourself & yours.

For me it worked great.
I injured my back doing Jiu Jitsu.
I felt a couple of vertebrae were out of place, I couldn’t lie on my back on the floor.
My chiro popped it back in.
Result for me- no pain, full strength & mobility.
I also feel more energetic, I’m sleeping well & my wife says I don’t snore anymore.
So I’m happy.
As for seeing a GP, good luck with that.
Osteopath & massage therapists are great to.
Physios are the biggest waste of money on the NHS – going through the tick box motions & as said, handing out badly photocopied sheets of stretches & excersizes.
Whatever gets a positive result though I suppose.

I’m seeing Dr Stuart Cooper at Capital Chiropractic on Frederick Street.
I had a few problems earlier this year. He diagnosed & sorted me right out.
A really nice guy & very talented.

I’ve got both.
A gold urge & black trabec.
They both feel completely different.
The urge is 320g, is hotter & has a more complete coverage feel. It is very comfy & really high quality finish.
The trabec is 407g, feels like a conventional helmet, nice & cool & also high quality.
I use the trabec for commuting & warmer rides while the urge is good for winter.
The urge is definitely more ‘bling’ if that’s your thing.

“Emotional rollercoaster”

Just fitted one, love it…

Sounds good, what time?
Remember April 28th is the pedal on parliament event which I’d like to attend.

I just done it.
Took of big ring.
Put in single ring bolts (6.5mm)
Fitted stinger guide.
Dropped the mech a few mm.
Took a few chain links out.
Haven’t put on a bash, going to see if it’s good without.

Was in Malta last September. Malta is ok, a bit tacky, Gozo is beautiful. Small & quaint, try to get a couple of days there.

MMA is not for everyone.
Some of those clips are a bit brutal, kicking & stomping a downed opponent is banned now, quite rightly I think.
MMA is a serious sport by people who are masters of their sports.
The current heavyweight champ is also the world kickboxing champ.
There are world champion Jiu Jitsu, karate, Judo, wrestling, boxing, aikido & taekwondo guys.
It’s a combat sport, like boxing but safer. You’re not getting hit in the head hundreds of times.
Only 1 medically unfit man has died in the MMA ring.
More than 70 have died in a boxing ring.
There is so much more to MMA that most people don’t see, the subtle jiu jitsu moves and the work that these athletes put in among them.
People have always wanted to engage in physical combat & people will always want to see it.
I guess it’s just human nature, it’s hard to ignore the inner chimp!

Sky have said they won’t do PPV due to poor boxing sales. Dana has also said he wants to move away from PPV.
PPV has never been well received in the UK particularly events at 2-5am.
I’m pretty sure it’ll be on sky sports 1 or perhaps a new channel like sky sports UFC that would be an extra sub.
With the ever increasing number of events, PPV would be a disaster.

Dana White & Zuffa hate ESPN, they did a negative piece on fighter pay recently. Their contract is up in August & with UFC & FOX link up in the USA it looks like Sky could get it.
The fastest growing sport around, it definitely needs more tv time.

Nice. Love Orange stuff. (P7 here)
Definitely loose the reflectors & bell though.

Sorry to hear that Ton.
I’d echo Bullhearts idea about not giving up.
There is lots of advancements in AF management.
Eg cryoblation & PVAC.
Also the aorta has nothing to do with AF, perhaps Atria? If that is too big then he just needs equipment with greater reach.
The pacemaker option is ok but you are young. The battery will only last around 10 years so it’ll be an operation to replace them each time.
AF is a real pain in the ass to have & to manage but there is always new treatments & drugs coming out, so chin up.
Iain.

I’m using Wellgo B-54 for £25.
Have been great so far.
Really big platform for big feet.

Done.

I went from the 3GS to the 4s a while ago.
Main difference is speed, camera & screen quality/resolution.
Definitely worth it.

I can’t see Rossi retiring without some success on the Ducati, think he said 2014 for hanging his helmet up.
I think Casey will dominate. Don’t know how effective Dani will be, has his spirit been broken with multiple injuries? Will he throw it into a breaking zone full pelt? He only seems to win from the front & can’t really fight for a win.
Jorge should be good, don’t think Spies has it in him to be an ‘alien’
I agree this is Cals last year unless he out rides the tech3 machine, Dovi could add to the pressure.
It’s good to see more bikes involved, it was looking very shabby with a skeleton grid.
Can’t see the CRTs been up there, but I think regulation changes will be tailored in their favour.
Looking forward to it although tinged with sadness that Marco Simoncelli won’t be there, this could’ve been his year.

My Orange P7

Roam, Seasons, Home, Follow Me, Life Cycles & 3 Minute Gaps.

My Tech levers with XT shifters minus window.

Try to see a good gig while there.
We saw Aretha Franklin at Radio City.
Soho & Greenwich village are uber cool.
Little Italy & Chinatown are good too.
Walk back over Brooklyn bridge is good.
Can be expensive to eat out alot, takaway Italian or Jewish deli or hotdog stand is cheaper than sitting in.
Just walk around lots & wear comfy shoes.
Amazing place!

They’re mint.
Love that they match the fork.

6’5
21″ Orange P7
22″ Kona Condercone

I got the Kit Sounds Boom Dock £90 it’s proper mint.

Yup, I’m @2wheels1guy
I mainly stalk bike industry stuff & comedians.
Recommend @ThePoke @Slashleen @ShitMyDadSays & @TFLN for a giggle.

I love my Epiphone Les Paul standard limited ed blue sparkle.
I’m very glad I got it, £20 from a mate!

I use it with a Marshall and with these pedals…

The Mustang, along with the Jaguar were favourites of Kurt Cobain.
Fender got him to help design the Jag-stang which is pretty cool looking.

Nope, none in Edinburgh yet.
I got mine online.
Although Evans is opening soon, maybe they will stock them.

higthepig – Member
My Mrs is putting the pressure on me.
I keep saying no way.
Just tell her it is not fair for your next missus.

Lol.
I’ve said they’ll be life in the old boys till the day I die so why should I?
She can get a girlie snip.
😆

My Mrs is putting the pressure on me.
I keep saying no way.
The thought of it freaks me right out.

Ciao Super Sic.

The most exciting racer out there.

I feel pretty hollow right now.