Archive for May, 2010
New SPD pedals
From someone with a bruised ego
I recently got new SPD pedals (the type you click into and then twist your foot to get out of) and fitted them to my bike. On the first outing when approaching some traffic lights I went to break and to unclip but was unable to do the latter. I was left with two choices; to get run down by going through a red light or to fall off my bike. I chose the latter. Surely manufacturers should set new SPD pedals to their slackest setting, not stiffest setting, when selling such things?
2 lacklustre pieces of inspiration on “New SPD pedals”
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Travel Size
From a recent traveller
I recently was flying so, knowing the rules on what is allowed on as hand luggage (max 100ml for any liquid), went out and bought a smaller bottle of deodorant spray. The one I bought clearly stated “travel size” on it but it turns out that it is not flight sized as it is 120ml! My question to the CSC is more to do with justifying the 100ml rule. You are not allowed a 200ml bottle with less than half in it as (and I quote) you may add another liquid to it and turn it into an explosive yet you can take any size of empty bottle through (into which you could add 2 liquids (should you wish and I would strongly suggest that making explosives is not a good idea!)). Are these rules not just letting the terrorists win by inconveniencing most of us while not really stopping anyone with a bit of imagination?
3 lacklustre pieces of inspiration on “Travel Size”
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Cynic Says:
May 25th, 2010 at 11:46 amThis is a dangerous area, because we do not want to give terrorists ideas. I am still amazed that I can buy a glass bottle (smash it = weapon) full of flammable liquid (alcohol) in duty free. This to me is madness.
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Consultant C Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 12:54 pmIt is very difficult to set alight to standard strength drinking spirits - it is necessary to warm them first which would make for a rather slow improvised explosive device.
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June 15th, 2010 at 3:45 pmLets try !
Not on a plane, but in your garden sometime. We can buy a load of cheap booze (minimum pricing ????) and then try and set fire to it.How about we do it in work time ? Sounds like a good afternoon to me.
May 25th, 2010 at 11:49 am
Sorry Mr Bruise, but surely it common sense for the individual to check the pedals before attaching themselves to them.
June 11th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Quite so G, this chap is clearly a fool. It is his responsibility to ensure the safety of his equipment, seeking to blame others is poor form.