gunthergloop

On 28/01/2012 13:04, deKay wrote:
> "Chris H"<chris@mail.com> wrote:
>> "deKay" wrote in message news:alpine.OSX.2.00.1201271509580.25586@imac.deka y.sytes.net...
>>
>> On Fri, 27 Jan 2012, MerseyMal wrote:
>>
>>> Apart from living on microwave dinners and takeaway duty to kitchen being
>>> replaced, I aim to play
>>
>> I'll be playing:
>>
>> Super Mario 3D Land (3DS)
>> Freakyforms (3DS)
>> Fable III (360)
>> Samurai Warriors (3DS)
>>
>> and maybe some Zen Pinball (3DS).
>>
>> Also, Cycletron 4000 (RL).
>>
>> I'm signing up for two actual bike events (April and August), buying some
>> lube, and considering replacing my tyres. Shit just got real.
>>
>>
>> Lube. OOOH Matron.
>
> I had to explain to my wife why "wet lube" came up on Google.

What's it used for in bike terms then?

deKay

On Mon, 30 Jan 2012, gunthergloop wrote:

>>> Lube. OOOH Matron.
>>
>> I had to explain to my wife why "wet lube" came up on Google.
>
> What's it used for in bike terms then?

Amazingly, lubrication.

Specifically, the chain and cranks.

deKay
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gunthergloop

On 30/01/2012 09:17, deKay wrote:
> On Mon, 30 Jan 2012, gunthergloop wrote:
>
>>>> Lube. OOOH Matron.
>>>
>>> I had to explain to my wife why "wet lube" came up on Google.
>>
>> What's it used for in bike terms then?
>
> Amazingly, lubrication.
>
> Specifically, the chain and cranks.
>

Ah. I used to use oil last time I used anything on a chain. 3-in-1. Wet
lube, apart from sounding awful sounds like an excuse to charge more for
the same result. Maybe it's less runny?

On cranks I generally use my harrumph turn-away look of disdain in lieu
of a mallet.

-Kevin.

deKay

On Mon, 30 Jan 2012, gunthergloop wrote:

> Ah. I used to use oil last time I used anything on a chain. 3-in-1. Wet lube,
> apart from sounding awful sounds like an excuse to charge more for the same
> result. Maybe it's less runny?

It's pretty cheap. I actually expect it is just oil.

> On cranks I generally use my harrumph turn-away look of disdain in lieu of a
> mallet.

Quite.

deKay
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HarpingOn

On 30/01/2012 09:48, deKay wrote:
> On Mon, 30 Jan 2012, gunthergloop wrote:
>
>> Ah. I used to use oil last time I used anything on a chain. 3-in-1.
>> Wet lube, apart from sounding awful sounds like an excuse to charge
>> more for the same result. Maybe it's less runny?
>
> It's pretty cheap. I actually expect it is just oil.
>

But as distinct from a dry lubricant. Which is why there's a difference.

deKay

On Mon, 30 Jan 2012, HarpingOn wrote:

>> It's pretty cheap. I actually expect it is just oil.
>
> But as distinct from a dry lubricant. Which is why there's a difference.

I was told wet lube was for wet conditions, and dry lube for dry
conditions, rather then the lube itself being "wet" or "dry", as they're
both wet.

The blurb on the lube I bought suggests this anyway.

deKay
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Dr Zoidberg

"deKay" <andyk@lofi-gaming.org.uk.invalid> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 28 Jan 2012, Dr Zoidberg wrote:
>
>>> Also, Cycletron 4000 (RL).
>>
>> 10 miles today - went for a new route and got lost.
>
> 10 for me too today. Missed out last night (first day so far this year!)
> due to a puncture. Managed to fix it, but the tube burst on inflating.
> Gutted.

I did another ten miles first thing on sunday - took most of the day for my
hands to warm up and that was with gloves on!

> Still managed 25 minutes on the exercise bike, which equates to about 5.5
> miles in terms of time and speed. It's not the same, but I'm counting it
> as a day not-missed as a result, although not counting the actual miles in
> my tally.


>>> I'm signing up for two actual bike events (April and August), buying
>>> some lube, and considering replacing my tyres. Shit just got real.
>>
>> How many miles on the tyres?
>
> Only (only?) 300-ish. They're still fine, but I'm thinking I want better
> road tyres. I've a hybrid bike and although I rarely take it off the road,
> the mud and gravel and potholes on so many of the back roads I cycle on
> are what's stopping me getting road tyres.
>
Mine's also a hybrid but towards the more off-road end of the scale.
I've had a few fun rides round the canal tow paths already and looking
forward to more of that in the summer.
--
Alex

deKay

On Mon, 30 Jan 2012, Dr Zoidberg wrote:

> I did another ten miles first thing on sunday - took most of the day for my
> hands to warm up and that was with gloves on!

Indeed. It was a bit chilly. Tonight's ride is going to be a *joy*, what
with the snow.

>> Only (only?) 300-ish. They're still fine, but I'm thinking I want better
>> road tyres. I've a hybrid bike and although I rarely take it off the road,
>> the mud and gravel and potholes on so many of the back roads I cycle on are
>> what's stopping me getting road tyres.
>>
> Mine's also a hybrid but towards the more off-road end of the scale.
> I've had a few fun rides round the canal tow paths already and looking
> forward to more of that in the summer.

Problem here is it's either road (of varying quality) or dirt tracks
"fixed" with debris. You know when the farmers get muddy sinkholes and
just chuck rubble and rubbish and used heroin needles in them? That.

deKay
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