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Messages - Rehab
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« on: 22 January 2012, 11:06:47 pm »
I've got some if you're still looking..
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« on: 23 December 2011, 04:08:52 pm »
Thanks for the input hodge but I don't want to quit, thats not the point of it for me
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« on: 22 December 2011, 12:09:03 am »
It looks bloody awful!
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« on: 21 December 2011, 11:58:41 pm »
Very eloquent Sam, cheers man!
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« on: 21 December 2011, 11:55:25 pm »
Just to clarify....
I don't want to quit (yet!)
Just wouldn't mind having an alternative for indoors.
Perhaps get used to one of these in case the day comes when I decide to hang up my lighter!
But still, some of these devices can cost upto £70. Don't want to spend out on summat crap!
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« on: 21 December 2011, 11:36:02 am »
Anyone out there tried using an electronic cig? I'm considering getting one. A couple of my mates are currently using them to good (non relapsing) effect.
Had a look and there seems to be a ton of them out there saying they are best, now surely they can't ALL be right!!
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« on: 21 December 2011, 10:52:55 am »
Does seem a bit rough eh.
If this is true its all a bit scary what these companies can do and get away with!
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« on: 20 December 2011, 06:46:05 pm »
I have the 758s fitted, as far as the bar ends are concerned I've put oberon stainless steel ones on. I found the bars are a little more comfortable than the stock ones. You do have to drill them for switch gear if you want to keep the locating spuds on. So a decent drill will be in order.
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« on: 20 December 2011, 12:27:02 am »
Further update:-
I got the claim form through today......
Included a request for a diagram, ok did that.
But...
They had put down what the call centre chappie had written down from my conversation on the phone.
Well what a load of balls it was. a good 10 minute verbal explanation had seemingly been turned into a typo ridden baddddly spelllted 3 sodding lines! That went along the lines of - I was driving past some cars and hit a cyclist.... Needless to say I crossed it out (initialled it) and typed out the proper version. Made me a tad angry!
Doesn't fill me with confidence for the rest of it to come!
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« on: 19 December 2011, 08:44:39 pm »
Just going to send you a PM
Cheers
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« on: 19 December 2011, 06:01:37 pm »
Not really thought about a price to be honest.
Just had a quick look on evilbay.
How does £30 all in sound?
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« on: 19 December 2011, 01:02:08 pm »
I have some sat around, no dampers though
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« on: 16 December 2011, 07:33:52 pm »
Well guys the insurance dude phoned from rider assist about the incident (sounds ominous that way!) All he wanted to do was check a few details.
I did however ask him about the car driver trying to claim off me even though I didn't actually touch him.
He told me something I never knew, he said that if its found that I'm the cause then the car driver can claim off me for damages. He gave the example of a 3 car rear end shunt. He said that the car at the front would claim off the car that caused it not the one in the middle.
So, I'm now hoping that they see sense and the cyclist is found at fault. As these things go I bet its easier all round to point the finger at the guy who has in the insurance and I'll get screwed......
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« on: 15 December 2011, 05:24:58 pm »
Just a quick update folks.
The car driver thinks I'm responsible for the damage to his car and has asked me for money.....
The cyclist has confirmed to me on the phone that he has no injuries and just wants his cycle repaired.
Called it into my insurer (Groupama), they've taken my telling of the tale, the other parties details and the police log number etc.
Just gotta leave it with them now I spose, not holding my breath for a favourable outcome though!
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« on: 13 December 2011, 11:43:27 pm »
Had an accident last night, I was taking some blood samples from work to the local hospital on my way home.
Anyway...
I was filtering past standing traffic and went round a bus (on its right in the middle of the road) doing 10/15 mph, as I cleared the front a (bi)cyclist appeared to my left from between the bus and a car. There was another bus coming down the other side of the road and I didn't have the room to go round him. So I didn't hurt him I just about managed to glance off his side. I've lost the front end doing this and hit the deck. His cycle has hit the car we were next to.
The outcome is that the car has a crease in the wing from the cycle hitting it (I never touched the car), the cycle itself has a buckled front wheel and my bike has lost a load of paint of the fairing and snapped the infill panel on the right. Couple of marks here and there but nowt serious. Cyclist not hurt, I have bumps scrapes and a broken right wrist.
Both the other guys were dead on and cool with me, the police saw me in the hospital and said as far as they were concerned there was nothing that suggested driving without due care ect.
Now I guess my question is this -- If anything insurance wise comes out of this what could the possible outcomes?
Any ideas guys??
Cheers
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« on: 04 December 2011, 05:38:06 pm »
Cheers guys, glad its not gone!
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« on: 04 December 2011, 12:13:49 am »
I like to look at the various reviews on the MCN site. All I can see at the mo is the latest news and sales stuff the links to the individual bike reviews thingy at the top seems to have disappeared. Am I missing it and they've moved it or has it gone completely?
Please tell me its moved and not been withdrawn!
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« on: 30 November 2011, 08:55:17 pm »
I've been on strike today, we were told not to picket the place I work at so I've just stopped in and scratched my backside!
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« on: 17 November 2011, 08:20:23 pm »
Haha, Ruined!
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« on: 14 November 2011, 10:23:00 pm »
I take back my generalisation that all 'ped riders are a nuisance.
Nice to hear that there are some good eggs in the world still!!
Now lets hope that the car driver doesn't start claiming whiplash for them and the hundreds of passengers that were in with them......
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« on: 14 November 2011, 05:30:32 pm »
You still after them?? I have a pair in Blue
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« on: 05 November 2011, 01:52:10 pm »
I'll have a go with the pre formed one this time I think. With the wheels off it sould be a lot easier too!
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« on: 03 November 2011, 10:54:00 pm »
Ey up,
I have a Blue gen 1 thou.
I like the look of wheel stripes, rim tape whatever you want to call it.
Couple of months ago I bought some white reflective tape in an applicator. I tried for a good while but couldn't use the damn thing then basically saw my @rse and screwed it up and chucked it in the bin!
Any hints tips experiences to help me have another go at doing this?
I've seen the curved ones but am I just gonna get mad again?!?!
It was that bad I'd bloody pay for someone to do it!!
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« on: 02 November 2011, 07:02:26 pm »
I think I've got other stuff in the same range......
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« on: 01 November 2011, 11:33:09 pm »
I got some of the Hein Gericke 3 fingered lobster type ones. Warmest gloves I've ever used. 2 winters out of them and no real wear marks on them.
Only use them when it gets really cold though, I prefer to use lighter gloves and heated grips. I'm out on the bike pretty much everyday.
The only gripe with the gloves and its a small one is that they size a little on the big side.
Just my two peneth there!
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