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mr_hippo
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Here's Terry's next sponsorship.
He's just signed an advertising contract with Kleenex
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John Terry has just signed a TV advertising deal with Kleenex.
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Just heard on the news that a small fire broke out at the Chelsea ground, fire brigade were called. Met by a Chelsea official who shouted "Save the cups!" so the firemen rushed straight to the canteen.
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Where to buy a frame big enough for me? 1.80 high.
I'm 1.90 cms tall and we won't talk about the weight. My latest bike is a Trek 7200 form ProBike in Bangkok but they do have dealers in Chiang Mai - go to ProBike dealers For range of bikes see the website - ProBike
If you need more advice, I'm only to willing to help
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It's not just the cost of the bike - it's the bike itself! We cyclists become very attached to our bikes. You want to borrow my car? OK, here are the keys. You want to borrow one of my bikes? NO!
My oldest bike here is about 15 years old and we have covered thousands of miles together. Can I replace it? Of course I can, will cost me about 300,000Baht, that bike fits me like a well worn pair of shoes - would a new bike give me the same enjoyment? Possibly but possibly not!
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It's unusual but not unheard of for a 10 year old to do that. However it is more common for teenagers - please read the above link.
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lardy, I am typing this slowly as I know you cannot read very fast. Hull, Liverpool and Birminghham have Thai consulates not embassies.
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Ridiculous Thai Embassies In Th Uk, all the same ?
There is only one, the rest are consulates.
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Sorted!
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Very nice "The Vulcan".
Was this really shot in "The 1950's" ?
Kan Win
No - shot in the late 90's but trying for a 50's "feel", which is about when I started
If you are trying for the 50s feel, please use photoshop to remove the amber pedal reflector and the name on the pump.
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UPDATE:- Mrs Hippo & I took the old bike to the insurance company this morning. I was expecting a 'debate' with them but I was pleasantly surprised! They paid full value for the bike and accessories so we went to ProBike for the replacement - a black & silver Trek 7200, slightly different from the 'old' one; it has different handlebars and 'twist grip' gears. My injuries have all healed and I am looking forward to taking it out tomorrow.
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Desmond Dekker - The Israelites - 1969
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Idioma? IDIOMA? The plural is idioms, I see that you belong to the BBB School of English! What is an idiom? It is a figure of speech where the meaning cannot be understood by the sum of the component parts - if I were to say to you "Bill's ar5e is cold." Could it be that Bill has a medical condition where his posterior is cooler than the rest of his body? I'll leave others to provide the answer. Another idiomatic expression is "It's black over Bill's mother's" - can you work out the meaning from the component parts?
"Would you like a coffee?" is not an idiom - you can work out what the speaker is asking you or are you just being stubborn?
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Glad to hear you are OK Mr_H
Was it the Trek 3900 or the road bike?
How did it happen?
Neither, it was the Trek 7200 hybrid - bought on 4 April 2008 and had only 545.4kms on it! I was just past ChokChai4 on Lat Phrao Road, I remember overtaking a bus at a bus stop and then nothing! The bus driver said that he passed me and when he was pulling out and clipped my back wheel. He has admitted liability and has been fined by the Police.
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I've been cycling for almost 50 years and today, it happened - my back wheel was clipped by a bus! Slight graze to right elbow and knee, bruising to left flank and KO'd for a few minutes! Yes, I have been to hospital and everything is alright.
The bike did not do as well as I! I am now sporting a new type of wheel - 10 spokes in one quadrant! Both dropouts bent, rear mech in pieces and drive side chainstay bent.
Other damage includes, smashed helmet (only 4 days old!) Old Fart jersey with a hole in on one pocket (First time on!) and ATC camera mount. Police and insurance reports completed and I'm claiming a new bike as the bike is only one month old. Have to visit the insurance company on Friday.
Don't worry about me, I'll be cycling in a few days!
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I had a lovely surprise today - the postman arrived with a package from the USA - my wife had bought a new cycling top fpr me:-
Is she trying to tell me I'm old?
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Mr Clapton is the guy who invented the Domino Theory.
I think you'll find he invented 'The Clapper' remote control device - Clapton, Claptoff!
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my dog was barking because he aproaced the gate of my house..as i have trained them to do...
And by the way, off course he was drunk....
Why do you let your dog get drunk?
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Old remedy that still works - rub a candle on the offending hinge.
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nidge, I see that you have jumped up about 200 places today and Thailand is now only 87 miles behind Chile - we'll pass them by the end of the month!
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Thinking of getting a bicycle? Which one to chose? Where can you buy one? How much should you spend? Many questions with many answers and opinions!
Let’s start with the ‘where’. The three main places are supermarkets, department stores and LBS (local bike shop). Each has its own good points and bad points.
Supermarkets – cheap & cheerful, low prices but poor range of sizes, no specialised mechanic and no after sales service.
Department stores – similar to supermarkets but with better makes – and prices! – but similar disadvantages.
LBS – Can be more expensive than the other two but on the plus side, they will help you choose a bike suitable for your needs and pocket, change components i.e. more suitable tyres, saddles, have a good range of accessories and specialised mechanics.
Price range – anything from 850Baht to 310,000Baht and that is without pedals! So where do you start? Well, I don’t think an 850Baht bike will be suitable for a world tour and you wouldn’t want to spend 310,000 Baht if you were just going to the 7-11 or would you?
What do you need for the occasional trip to 7-11 and around the village? I’d suggest a simple, basic single speed roadster with either a basket on the front or a rack on the back. Don’t dangle your shopping from the handlebars – it may get caught in the wheel! If you are small enough and light enough and a ‘Tesco’ bike fits then go for it but please check all bolts to make sure they are tight. How do you find out if it is the right size? Now, this is where I can baffle you with science by quoting well known formulae but I won’t! The best way to try is to sit on it, the seat post is adjustable, if it’s too low raise it but be careful because normally there is a ‘limit line’ engraved on it. Too much of the seat post out of the frame and it could bend or even break. A good rule of thumb with seat height – if you can sit on the bike with the balls of your feet on the ground then it’s OK.
I’ll do my best to answer any of your questions. Next I will cover the important subject of cycling on Thai roads and your safety.
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You can't expect quality, especially when the bike's brand name is Coppi.
One of the most revered names in road racing is Fausto Coppi - "Il Campionissimo" ("The Champion of the Champions")
The Coppi company are more noted for their road frames than for the kiddies mountain bikes. Great frames ranging from £675 to £2950 (US$1350 to US$5850)
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2. Yes, I know as I ride on Shimano too. However with all due respect, the TREk 3900 specs are;Shifters-Shimano EF50, 8 speed, Front Derailleur -Shimano C050, Rear Derailleur- Shimano Acera & Crank SR Suntour XCC-T102. Cack components if you put any force into it and they will need to be replaced after a couple years of hard riding. The front derailleur retails for about $25USD as a replacement part etc. However, if this suits you, then it is not my place to question or judge. I just wouldn't want to be caught out in the middle of nowhere when the derailleurs jam or crack.
4. Do you think the typical rider that buys a low end bike can change a cable? They can't even change a flat. (No offense to you in this respect as it is a good skill, but perhaps your knowledge and abilities allow you to better handle maintenance and choose wisely, while the general public cannot.)
Mr. Hippo, apologies if this reads as snotty or rude. Not my intent. Just excitability on my part.
(2) Even high end components break down. You mention that you 'wouldn't want to be caught out in the middle of nowhere when the derailleurs jam or crack'. Neither would I but the average cyclist would not be in the middle of nowhere. I remember being in North Wales one wintry night when my mate's XT rear mech imploded - No problem; just shorten the chain put it on a middle gear and limp home! As I said, the 3900 is my hack bike. A lot of components do need replacing after a few years - some keep going for years.
(4) After 50 years experience, I don't think there's a situation that I can't get out of. Apart from simple routine maintenance, my skills include wheel building. When I was involved withn a touring club in the UK (ended up as President), you would be amazed by the amount of spares that I used to carry including bottom brackets - in the days before sealed units! - spokes, ball bearings and a selection of nuts and bolts. Have you ever played 'Find the ball bearing' in a snow covered lay-by?
Mr. Hippo, apologies if this reads as snotty or rude. Not my intent. Just excitability on my part.Don't worry about it, we cyclists do get passionate about our bikes! Where would we be without the Campag/Shimano debate ot the Alu/steel debate?
Mr Hippo,I just joined bike journal and i'm catching up on you! You are #2656 and after my first ride i am now #4901 out of 5544. I got in big trouble though because i got lost in the middle of nowhere and was late home!
Yes, I noticed that you had joined. I normally log my ride in a morning so I have slipped a few places (was 2652) but I have noticed that you have 'slipped' also from 4901 to 4905! You are catching up and will possibly pass me - the main thing is that we enjoy cycling!
Bicycle Stolen Last Night
in Chiang Mai
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Frame specially built with my choice of angles. wheels built by a specialised wheel builder about 10 years ago and cost over £400. My estimate had been on today's equivalent components. If you wanted to replace a 15 year old car with today's equivalent, how much more would you expect to spend? I am not talking about replacing it with the same components but with today's equivalent - yes, they have been improved and are better but so will a new car be compared to its 15 year old counterpart. I am talking about replacement and not market value of a 15 year old bike.
You say "And a bike is just a bike...", it takes me at least 300 miles to set a bike up for me! It varies from bike to bike - in fact if you go to a Toyota dealer and test drive a Yaris and then order one, your Yaris may be different to the one you tested but its the same car. If you set up a bike properly then it will fit you like a well tailored suit but then go for a ride on the same model and you will feel the difference!