Saul Posted September 4 Author Share Posted September 4 Just now, Buckster said: I don't think you will be getting a free bike out of it. I want an apology from the Twat, that's all. If I don't get it there are plenty of other places to spend my money. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 21 hours ago, Saul said: I was still pissed off this morning so I put in a written complaint about the Twat to the business owner. Be interested to see what comes of it. I know I shouldn't have let it get to me but I have bought 4 bikes from there in the last two years and put two kids through their CBT and shouldn't to be treated like that from a newcomer. Shadow is buzzing, just bought her some new riding gear for her birthday and stuff for college. i bet she is, now she has her cbt you'll never get her off the bike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted September 5 Author Share Posted September 5 14 minutes ago, busabeast said: i bet she is, now she has her cbt you'll never get her off the bike Not yet it's not her birthday until 18th of October so the bike is firmly locked in the shed at the top of the garden. We have had the 'who will know' discussion several times but I'm not going to let her start her biking on the wrong foot. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 4 hours ago, Saul said: Not yet it's not her birthday until 18th of October so the bike is firmly locked in the shed at the top of the garden. We have had the 'who will know' discussion several times but I'm not going to let her start her biking on the wrong foot. Off to the airfield a few more times before then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted September 6 Author Share Posted September 6 8 hours ago, Buckster said: Off to the airfield a few more times before then. Yes it's looking that way for a few weeks. But she has started College now so only available Monday or Friday. I have just bought her a set of winter riding gear, decent Jacket, waterproof over trousers, Drystar Gloves and some Gortex lined boots. I can see heated grips are going to be on the agenda to. Oh and some steel toe cap safety boots and 2 x cargo working trousers, as she wants to learn Carpentry and Roofing. Been a spendy week, one saving is that small riding gear doesn't cost as much. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 13 hours ago, Saul said: Yes it's looking that way for a few weeks. But she has started College now so only available Monday or Friday. I have just bought her a set of winter riding gear, decent Jacket, waterproof over trousers, Drystar Gloves and some Gortex lined boots. I can see heated grips are going to be on the agenda to. Oh and some steel toe cap safety boots and 2 x cargo working trousers, as she wants to learn Carpentry and Roofing. Been a spendy week, one saving is that small riding gear doesn't cost as much. Not having heated grips is just not civilised, these days Wait until she tries a heated seat! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 i found heated grips got way too warm for my liking, i much prefer just a decent pair of winter gloves but each to their own 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 Bogles my mind you ride your bikes year round...does the temp ever drop below the freezing point ? What happens if it does wyll out on your bikes...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 32 minutes ago, Marcel le Moose Fondler said: Bogles my mind you ride your bikes year round...does the temp ever drop below the freezing point ? What happens if it does wyll out on your bikes...? This about the average snowfall that we have had around here for the last few years, snow on the ground when we get up, usually thawed by mid afternoon, I think our last heavy snowfall (around here) was 2015, our winters are mostly wet and mild, with a few sub zero days thrown in. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted September 7 Author Share Posted September 7 3 hours ago, busabeast said: i found heated grips got way too warm for my liking, i much prefer just a decent pair of winter gloves but each to their own Have you ever ridden the Busa far enough to get cold hands? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted September 7 Author Share Posted September 7 1 hour ago, Marcel le Moose Fondler said: Bogles my mind you ride your bikes year round...does the temp ever drop below the freezing point ? What happens if it does wyll out on your bikes...? It occasionally drops to 0 to -3 centigrade in the winter. Commonly ride then but no colder as the roads get too slippery. I live in the far south west so prolly warmer here than most of the UK. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 16 minutes ago, Saul said: Have you ever ridden the Busa far enough to get cold hands? haha iv done a few 250 mile stints 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nute Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 I’m in the far south too, but every 3-4 years we get a good dump of snow…makes riding a bit difficult. And of course as we don’t have equipment to clear it we need to wait until it melts or the local farmers clear it. Dog included for scale 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted September 7 Author Share Posted September 7 18 minutes ago, Nute said: I’m in the far south too, but every 3-4 years we get a good dump of snow…makes riding a bit difficult. And of course as we don’t have equipment to clear it we need to wait until it melts or the local farmers clear it. Dog included for scale We do occasionally get snow but don't ever remember it being that bad. I think there was an event in the 1960s. I think for my situation living on narrow peninsula has an effect on the weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 33 minutes ago, Nute said: I’m in the far south too, but every 3-4 years we get a good dump of snow…makes riding a bit difficult. And of course as we don’t have equipment to clear it we need to wait until it melts or the local farmers clear it. Dog included for scale so just toe deep then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted September 7 Author Share Posted September 7 8 minutes ago, busabeast said: so just toe deep then How fucking big are your feet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 1 minute ago, Saul said: How fucking big are your feet? im a giant... you dwarf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted September 7 Author Share Posted September 7 1 minute ago, busabeast said: im a giant... you dwarf The BFG. I used to play rugby with a guy we called the BNG, he thought it was for Big Nasty Ginger, it wasn't, to us he was Big Nosed Ginger. Obviously not to his face as he was an evil fucker on the pitch. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 6 minutes ago, Saul said: The BFG. I used to play rugby with a guy we called the BNG, he thought it was for Big Nasty Ginger, it wasn't, to us he was Big Nosed Ginger. Obviously not to his face as he was an evil fucker on the pitch. i played rugby last night and ended up going through 3 props throughout the game, after the match one of them came up to me and asked what the fuck i'd done to him as he thought he'd win over me easily, so i just pointed to my noggin and said its up there mate, its called nouse.... and then said you can be the biggest cunt going but unless you have nouse and technique its pointless. he was only a young 18 year old been playing in the front row for 7 yrs, bout 20st 6'2 and he was strong but control the arm of a loosehead and he cant do anything. his parting words were "i think ill have to get some more training from the other prop", who i also dispatched fairly quickly with and replied if i were you mate i wouldnt take scrummaging tips from him you'd learn nothing you dont already know, that and that he would improve with a few more years and playing against some more old heads of the game, he is still to reach his prime. i do loves a scrum! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted September 7 Author Share Posted September 7 28 minutes ago, busabeast said: i played rugby last night and ended up going through 3 props throughout the game, after the match one of them came up to me and asked what the fuck i'd done to him as he thought he'd win over me easily, so i just pointed to my noggin and said its up there mate, its called nouse.... and then said you can be the biggest cunt going but unless you have nouse and technique its pointless. he was only a young 18 year old been playing in the front row for 7 yrs, bout 20st 6'2 and he was strong but control the arm of a loosehead and he cant do anything. his parting words were "i think ill have to get some more training from the other prop", who i also dispatched fairly quickly with and replied if i were you mate i wouldnt take scrummaging tips from him you'd learn nothing you dont already know, that and that he would improve with a few more years and playing against some more old heads of the game, he is still to reach his prime. i do loves a scrum! I did too, played across the front row for 25 years or so. Tighthead was my favourite position, more opportunity to be an awkward fucker. Age, experience and sheer bloody mindedness, all a props friend. Being strong is a factor but being vicious and sneaky are too. I miss rugby, last time I played was when I was 42, 59 next week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 11 minutes ago, Saul said: I did too, played across the front row for 25 years or so. Tighthead was my favourite position, more opportunity to be an awkward fucker. Age, experience and sheer bloody mindedness, all a props friend. Being strong is a factor but being vicious and sneaky are too. I miss rugby, last time I played was when I was 42, 59 next week. iv played front row for 12/13 years so far, yeah the old adage of no backwards step no matter what and yeah being strong is a factor but someone who is technically good will normally trump brute strength and no technique 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted September 7 Author Share Posted September 7 1 minute ago, busabeast said: iv played front row for 12/13 years so far, yeah the old adage of no backwards step no matter what and yeah being strong is a factor but someone who is technically good will normally trump brute strength and no technique Everytime, but being technically good isn't always that much of an advantage if you can't hold your temper. Wind your opponent up and he will spend more time trying to hurt you than getting his technique right then you have him. I agree though if you control the looseheads elbow, clamp his arm, break his bind he is going up or down, if his feet are wrong, and it's your penalty, also he won't be able to stop you boring in on the hooker ruining his day. A good tighthead will give your team a massive advantage, it's why they get paid the big buck nowadays. You will take a few digs for it but dominate the front row, charm the ref, and the games is yours most of the time. Especially in the lower leagues. Look at Julian Whites showreel. Some bleddy boy even if he is from Devon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 2 hours ago, Nute said: I’m in the far south too, but every 3-4 years we get a good dump of snow…makes riding a bit difficult. And of course as we don’t have equipment to clear it we need to wait until it melts or the local farmers clear it. Dog included for scale Gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 5 hours ago, busabeast said: iv played front row for 12/13 years so far, yeah the old adage of no backwards step no matter what and yeah being strong is a factor but someone who is technically good will normally trump brute strength and no technique Do you find all the Yorkie bars help? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 12 minutes ago, Buckster said: Do you find all the Yorkie bars help? nope as it happens i dont actually like yorkie bars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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