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Sketchy comic actor from the 80's/90's.

‪Your DAD is a MORON! - Problem Child 2 clip‬‏ - YouTube

He's probably best know as the Voice of Largo the parrot in Aladdin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxlhyX-4qKI

Yes.

When you're in the drops (and that curved bit whatever it's called), your hands naturally roll in a different direction to when you're on the tops.

You always want your hands to be rolling the tape tighter.

Well that's what the internet told me (3:20something)

http://youtu.be/fs7BY4wKHTM

Nice method. Never thought of that.

Think there may be one or two at ours, can't remember clamp size, will check tonight.

Nice.

I will have this for swapsies (or can sell if anyone wants it).
Paid £15 for it brand new (rrp £39, but it's far too much for that clunky stem).

That is pretty cool tho.

http://youtu.be/fs7BY4wKHTM

This won't work with the majority of bar tapes especially cork ones as the tape is profiled to be overlapped a certain way.

will a 410mm seatpost be too long for a 56cm frame if the rider is about 5'10"?

It might hit the upper bottle cage screw on the seat tube

How receptive would people to the idea of writing 'kewl' instead of 'cool'?

It'd be like being on msn in 1999 again

It'd be like being on msn in 1999 again

haven't you answered your own question?

This won't work with the majority of bar tapes especially cork ones as the tape is profiled to be overlapped a certain way.

Is that true?

All the ones I've used are profiled, The only non profiled one I've used was a BBB unpadded - the cork version of cloth tape.

Anyone seen these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cannondale-Hollowgram-SL-BB30-Road-Crankset-175-53-39-/380354618531?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D1506906013849682483&_qi=RTM742988

For a better price?

Can I get a refund from Ribble for a BNIB part that I bought a week ago and simply don't need now/is nothing wrong with? Their returns policy is pretty vague and have used search (albeit quickly). Sounds stupid but I've never bought from them before and don't want to waste what little money I have on postage!

no harm in trying. It's within your rights.

Yes.

Longer cranks only work if you can move your knee over the required distance both comfortably and while making optimum power. To do that, you need either a long femur or a large range of hip flexion, or some mix of the two. Of course, long femurs usually go with tall riders, who usually go with large frames.

FWIW (i.e. nothing) I have 175 on my geared bikes and 170 on my singlespeed/fixed bikes, with the exception of my TT bike which has 175 at the moment and will have 177.5 soon. I can't say I ever notice any difference switching from 170 to 175 or vice versa

Is there a method for deriving a persons optimal crank length from simple measurements, easily obtained with a tape measure?

I found one on-line which simply took your inside leg measurement (34") and spat out a result of 172.95mm, but that seemed a tad facile.

Is there a method for deriving a persons optimal crank length from simple measurements, easily obtained with a tape measure?

I found one on-line which simply took your inside leg measurement (34") and spat out a result of 172.95mm, but that seemed a tad facile.

What do you want it based on, if not inseam?

http://www.machinehead-software.co.uk/bike/cranks/cyclist_crank_length_calculator.html

Buy a 172.5 and forgetaboutit.

Anyone know where I can get a Phil Wood stainless ISO BB 110.5mm from? Total Cycling are out of stock.

Or any other recommendations (must have road seals)?

What do you want it based on, if not inseam?

http://www.machinehead-software.co.uk/bike/cranks/cyclist_crank_length_calculator.html

Buy a 172.5 and forgetaboutit.

I don't know- hence the question!

If 172.5mm is the correct measurement then I've got two bikes with cranks which are too long.

Bugger.

I guess the factor to try and optimise is how vertical of the line from is your knee to the centre of the pedal at the 3 O'Clock position.

However, optimal seems to be a bit of misnomer in this case, as there appears to be little affect for a range of cranks lengths. Other factors if not suitable would over ride it.

Yes.

The Distance Selling Regulations mean that you have a 7 day "cooling off" period from the date of receipt of the goods.

If you send a written (e.g. email) notification to Ribble, they must refund you the cost of the item, including shipping.

They are actually supposed to do this before you even need to send the item back, but this hardly ever happens.

Ribble's returns Ts&Cs are wrong. You do not have to return the goods within 7 days, nor in the original packaging, nor unopened - Your obligations are to notify them within 7 days, and return the goods within a reasonable time.

Ribble are also liable for the return delivery charge - this is because they do not specify otherwise in their Ts&Cs - The OFT guidance on Distance Selling is clear on this.

Cheers, that's a very helpful and concise reply. I always thought it was 28 days but was unclear on whether an exchange or refund would be offered. I'll just post it back with a note asking for a refund and see what happens. Don't mind the postage this time as the weight isn't very much.

Also, how common it is for clips to scrape on the floor? It's a bit annoying

Can I get a refund from Ribble for a BNIB part that I bought a week ago and simply don't need now/is nothing wrong with? Their returns policy is pretty vague and have used search (albeit quickly). Sounds stupid but I've never bought from them before and don't want to waste what little money I have on postage!

yes google distance selling regulations

Is there a method for deriving a persons optimal crank length from simple measurements, easily obtained with a tape measure?

I found one on-line which simply took your inside leg measurement (34") and spat out a result of 172.95mm, but that seemed a tad facile.

This is an interesting read; for a 34" inseam it suggests >185mm!

I would email them first to notify them.

Have done cheers.

yes google distance selling regulations

Cool.