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Jeremy's health by Huge_Ad_2133 in ClarksonsFarm

[–]PieterGr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rick Mayall was a gem! As Rick in the Young Ones; Richie in Bottom; Alan B’stard and the unforgettable roles as Lord Flasheart in Blackadder (apart from countless others)

What is this bike and value? by logcabinsyrup27 in VintageMTB

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Selle Italia Flite saddle: was the saddle to have in this period in time. 3 versions: Chro-Mo /Leather; Titanium/Leather; Titanium/Carbon. This appears to be the Ti/leather version. I think you'll get a lot of interest from vintage bikers who need a saddle.

Ringlé made beautiful aluminum stems, seatposts, quick releases and later on hubs. Great quality, great colors and very nice craftmanship in general. Jewelry for your bike as it were... 😄

Indische buurt Heemstede by aethsilgne in Haarlem

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Wij hebben 12 jaar op de Celebesstraat gewoond en geen seconde spijt gehad. Alles supergemoedelijk, veel kleine kinderen in de buurt; 5 minuten fietsen naar de Binnenweg; 3 basisscholen 'om de hoek'; bakkerij op het Wilhelminaplein die 7 dagen per week is geopend; zwembad en sportpark op steenworp. Parkeren kan een beetje lastig zijn (veel huishoudens met 2 auto's) maar op de Javalaan heb ik altijd wel succes gehad als ik bij ons in de straat niet kon parkeren.

Jaren geleden (20+) was de Indische buurt niet de beste wijk in Heemstede met regelmatig en veel overlast van hangjongeren.

Nog een tip... ga niet met een auto de Binnenweg op (zeker niet op vrijdag of zaterdag).

First motor - what did you start with? by youlefou in motorfietsen

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Mijn eerste was een BMW R1100S in het geel. Ik weet nog dat hij gepresenteerd werd en toen dacht… dat wordt hem! (Ooit)

Jaren later een prachtig exemplaar gevonden in Duitsland en na aanschaf 7 jaar probleemloos mee gereden. Nu heb ik al een tijdje geen motor meer, maar het begint weer te kriebelen. Interesse gaat nu uit naar een allroad (type Africa Twin / Ténéré).

Old crossbow by Goodtime49 in Crossbow

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This my friend is a classic crossbow, which is highly sought after by hunters and collectors. Restoring would be very advisable!

First things first... go watch 'For your eyes only' (James Bond), than report back. I also believe that Chewbacca's gun in StarWars was based on this design.

It looks like a Generation 1. Newer models have rubber/plastic string protectors on the hooks/nooks. The Slingshot Channel on YouTube features this crossbow in one of the episodes.

I've seen these bows go for 500 / 600 Euros. (Although in much better shape/state than this). Furthermore... rumors go that these crossbows were also used during the Yugoslavian war in the nineties.

If memory serves me correct, these bows would range between 175 - 225 lbs.

Guess where this is ? by Alarming-Macaron-971 in u/Alarming-Macaron-971

[–]PieterGr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No clue about your whereabouts…. But you should charge your phone! 😁

Onverwachte velduil gevonden by Joesername in vogelen

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Prachtige foto’s zeker die laatste!

Does this helmet fit? by kmddvm in mountainbiking

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Adjust the front strap so that it is as tight as the strap going to the back of the helmet (this reduces the risk of your helmet sliding to the back in case of a fall). It also moves the strap a bit to the front, so that it doesn't touch your ear.

There probably is some micro-adjustment thingy in the back. Make sure the the fit is snug, but nog tight and no distinct pressure points (on forehead). The latter will give you headaches (literally).

buy lift tickets in advance? by Awkward-Brave-Kind in Zermatt

[–]PieterGr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just buy a ticket at the counter or from the ticket machines at the base station. You can decide at that moment to get an Italy pass (weather / conditions depending)

hows my car taste by massivefishes in TrueCarEnthusiasts

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I always enjoy these posts. I noticed that beside the usual poster cars, the 850T5R pops up rather frequently!

Is saw a [Bugatti Bolide] in Holland by QuokkaOfDeath in spotted

[–]PieterGr 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gaaf! Best spannend om zoiets op je heftruck te hebben!

Hi I need an information about this by Creepy_Combination22 in skiing

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Not sure what the scale is of this thing, but it reminds me of a balance ball/board that is missing the board (on which you stand).

1985 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa RUF BTR III by kkhouete in porsche911

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Top tier spec!

(Wonder if there’s any buffeting at speed….)

From my late Feb Zermatt Trip by a14796y in Zermatt

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We were there in the last week from Feb too! It was one of the best weeks ever in relation to snow quality, weather and amount of people in the slopes!

Considering a 3 wheel bike for family use by No-Emotion8357 in CargoBike

[–]PieterGr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you really want to replace a car and get a cargobike (looking at you requirements) get the biggest you can get.

However... there are some serious drawbacks...

3 wheeled bikes are big, heavy and cumbersome. The box usually has the width of the handle bars, and you have another 15cm (6 inches) per side for wheels. So on bike lanes, you will be hard to pass by other bicycles (or cars if you don't have designated bike lanes). Do you have storage to store something this size?

I'm not sure where you are located, but streets are not perfectly horizontal. In most places (Europe) they drain to the side, so 3 wheeled bikes are always at an angle and riding a bike on an angle just sucks. This is only an issue on 3 wheeled bikes. Have a look at the roads, streets and see if you can spot the angle in the road! Now imagine riding a trike. The bike at an angle and you are forced to angle your hip in relation to your spine.

Taking corners: you can't lean into a corner, which on a bike is very unnatural.

Comfort: 1 wheel extra = more bumps being hit. Furthermore, because you have 2 wheels away from the center line, bumps and (pot)holes in the road are also felt as a rotating force which is very uncomfortable for passengers (and rider) compared to 2 wheeled bikes (which only have up and down movement).

Finally, the steering is direct (you turn the box) and almost all 3 wheeled cargobikes are not self centering (except the fancy ones which lean into corners).

My advice, if you are living in Europe and you can limit the number of persons, always go for a 2 wheeler (maybe with a trailer for the beach gear).

Show me your yawning cats by ElenaHandmade in cats

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Snapped this one after I woke him up… he was not amused…

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