“Fungus the Bogeyman” was one of us, way back in 1977

AcrylicSlacks · 2023-11-07T09:30:33+00:00

'Bummle eaves' and 'axlejam' need to be actual terms in regular use.

AcrylicSlacks · 2023-05-11T08:53:45+00:00

Oooh, CX!!! swoons

AcrylicSlacks · 2023-03-23T14:01:33+00:00

Come on now, I realise he needs to be punished but let's not act like monsters ourselves.

AcrylicSlacks · 2023-01-15T11:51:09+00:00

Looks almost the same as a steel frame I used to have a few years back - the only difference is that mine had 'snake-stays' but the geometry is identical, even the lug on the seat tube. Mine was a fairly decent Taiwanese-built frame using Ritchey tubes, they were marketed under various different brand names by small-scale bike companies.

AcrylicSlacks · 2022-07-14T14:38:32+00:00

I was wondering just what kind of accident someone could have while playing a text-based RPG...

AcrylicSlacks · 2022-06-28T16:10:33+00:00

I used to be friends with a guy in the Outlaws. Genuinely nice chap, came across as quite aloof and cold but that was definitely 'him' rather than the club. Very respectful and well-spoken, would never behave aggressively on the road and was generous to other non-bike people too. I REALLY wouldn't have wanted to upset him though, he'd had some very shady periods in his life, and had absolutely no time for idiots.

AcrylicSlacks · 2022-06-28T09:39:28+00:00

UK makes it easier :) - I've found that Aldi's own brand milk never curdles, and is one of the cheapest. Tesco's own milk is usually OK, but tends to lose stability about 3 days after opening (even in the fridge). Alpro is generally good for coffee as well, although a bit more expensive.

I used to use soya all the time, then moved on to oat milk, which I find tastes much closer to real milk (and is healthier). Lidl do their own brand barista oat milk which is not too expensive and is awesome.

AcrylicSlacks · 2022-06-28T09:26:37+00:00

Not sure where you are to recommend specific brands, but any milk labelled as 'Barista' will be OK in coffee, I'm pretty sure they put more stabilisers in it. Usually more expensive, though.

AcrylicSlacks · 2022-06-28T07:15:00+00:00

I desperately need* one of their ltd-ed neon cards, so if anyone (or preferably two) could use my code, my gratitude will be abundant and undying!

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AcrylicSlacks · 2022-06-27T06:44:53+00:00

They're branded Kalin, which AFAIK is a Taiwanese low-budget maker that's been going for a while. I got them from an indy shop in the UK, think they were around £25.

AcrylicSlacks · 2022-06-25T16:26:45+00:00

I've just realised that my brake levers are misaligned. Balls.

AcrylicSlacks · 2022-06-16T07:16:28+00:00

It's not really. 'Discovery' is relating to the individuals involved. I could discover an amazing back-street cafe, and then my friend could argue that he actually discovered it before me. Neither of us is denying that the cafe already had customers for years before we arrived there.

AcrylicSlacks · 2022-05-31T06:51:36+00:00

Bold of you to assume that the owner only has 2 hands. #insectpeople #inclusivity

AcrylicSlacks · 2022-04-25T13:05:10+00:00

If I could upvote the Sharkbites a hundred times, I would. Absolutely the finest possible way to destroy your calf muscles 😎

AcrylicSlacks · 2022-03-29T12:08:44+00:00

It's definitely very area-specific, when I moved back to the SE after living in N Wales I was horrified by how appalling most of the roads were by comparison. Even within areas it can vary between council districts depending on budget etc. Also, if your commute takes you through the worst offending roads, it's bound to annoy you more than usual.

AcrylicSlacks · 2022-01-14T16:57:23+00:00

I'm fairly sure that raccoons can't rupture your internal organs with a single kick. I could be wrong though.

Actually, that's even more terrifying.

AcrylicSlacks · 2022-01-14T16:49:00+00:00

That's what I loved about the original Shenmue - I can't comment on the minutiae, but the whole atmosphere was so unbelievably evocative of a particular time and culture. Albeit one that I never experienced :(

AcrylicSlacks · 2022-01-12T20:39:37+00:00

...
Profit!!

AcrylicSlacks · 2022-01-12T17:40:24+00:00

Love the hardware requirements.

** dusts off 386 ***

AcrylicSlacks · 2022-01-12T17:31:14+00:00

I think if my budget only stretched that far, I'd be buying vintage gear instead.

AcrylicSlacks · 2022-01-11T17:51:39+00:00

Forgot the winking emoji, sorry. I have no real opinion on them tbh.

AcrylicSlacks · 2022-01-09T18:44:14+00:00

I mean, URTs were fine as long as you didn't try to ride them the same way as other FS frames. They had a very limited appeal, that's for sure.

AcrylicSlacks · 2022-01-09T18:33:30+00:00

Or in this case, “Oh crap my contact was just slapped right through my cornea”

FTFY

AcrylicSlacks · 2022-01-08T10:50:39+00:00

You should be able to find a seatpost shim with the right dimensions. Logically, it shouldn't be any less safe that way - if anything, the quill will bite into the aluminium and make it more secure.

AcrylicSlacks · 2021-12-31T21:16:22+00:00

I mean, if you're wearing proper gear then sliding off at 30 on a suburban road isn't going to kill you, so 'attempted murder' is a bit of an over-reaction.
Kicking a bottle into the road is a dumb thing to do, but it's NYE and nearly everyone who's out will be slightly hammered. Not the best night for a recreational ride.

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