New duct tape ?????
New duct tape ?????
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/product ... aign=sugru
The new duct tape?
Looks potentially interesting.
Maybe you bright sparks have bike application ideas.
The new duct tape?
Looks potentially interesting.
Maybe you bright sparks have bike application ideas.
Sweep
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Sealing the holes in shoes when cleats are fitted.
On panniers at the rack wear points.
In the heads of Allen Key bolts for security.
Mould then allow to set for use as a helmet.
Hi Vis stripes on your bum and legs.
On panniers at the rack wear points.
In the heads of Allen Key bolts for security.
Mould then allow to set for use as a helmet.
Hi Vis stripes on your bum and legs.
Keith Edwards
I do not care about spelling and grammar
I do not care about spelling and grammar
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I have used Sugru for all manner of things for a year or two. Highly recommended.
Not used it on any bike based fixes yet though
Not used it on any bike based fixes yet though
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Shame their video has to hit the gutter with their abbreviations. It's put me off it already. It wouldn't even be allowed on here. Strange how marketing people are so wrapped up in their own hip world that they're completely unaware of other people and their standards and values. Maybe they only want young people to buy it.
When the pestilence strikes from the East, go far and breathe the cold air deeply. Ignore the sage, stay not indoors. Ho Ri Zon 12th Century Chinese philosopher
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Many months back I came across an on-line advert for this stuff and some time later I thought of something that it would be the perfect fix for.
By then I'd forgotten what the stuff was called . Now I can't remember what I wanted to fix .
By then I'd forgotten what the stuff was called . Now I can't remember what I wanted to fix .
High on a cocktail of flossy teacakes and marmalade
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What's it like on soles of shoes ?
Would it wear well or peel off?
Would it wear well or peel off?
You'll never know if you don't try it.
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Interesting about the shock absorbing qualities....
I wonder if I bought enough packs if I could build a huge anti-car bumper around my bike?
or a helmet?
I wonder if I bought enough packs if I could build a huge anti-car bumper around my bike?
or a helmet?
Bill
“Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” ~ Eddy Merckx
It's a rich man whos children run to him when his pockets are empty.
“Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” ~ Eddy Merckx
It's a rich man whos children run to him when his pockets are empty.
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I used it for a couple of bike-related tasks. See my Amazon review here for details.
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Perhaps you can roll it out between two pieces of cling film to make a custom poncho
Al
Al
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Might be wonderful but don't they know that it's duck tape (as it's based on cotton duck!)?
"Marriage is a wonderful invention; but then again so is the bicycle puncture repair kit." - Billy Connolly
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fatboy wrote:Might be wonderful but don't they know that it's duck tape (as it's based on cotton duck!)?
This link explains a lot & gives a list of additional names for the stuff.
Rick.
Former member of the Cult of the Polystyrene Head Carbuncle.
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fatboy wrote:Might be wonderful but don't they know that it's duck tape (as it's based on cotton duck!)?
No its not, its Duct Tape, used for sealing joints in ducts since air conditioning and ventilation ducts were invented years and years and years ago. Also used by riggers and gaffers on film sets and concert stages for aeons. Duck Tape is just a brand of Duct Tape. The loose woven filament strands gives it strength and the ability to tear it straight without a knife or scissors.
Al
Reuse, recycle, thus do your bit to save the planet.... Get stuff at auctions, Dump, Charity Shops, Facebook Marketplace, Ebay, Car Boots. Choose an Old House, and a Banger ..... And cycle as often as you can......
New duct tape ?????
al_yrpal wrote:fatboy wrote:Might be wonderful but don't they know that it's duck tape (as it's based on cotton duck!)?
No its not, its Duct Tape, used for sealing joints in ducts since air conditioning and ventilation ducts were invented years and years and years ago.
Yes, I once worked in that industry and it was always called duct tape.
But it has a multitude of uses and had acquired a multitude of names. When I worked in the arts, the gaffers called it gaffer tape. When I went car racing it was called racing tape. I've heard kayakers call it canoe tape. Bookbinders give their own name to it.
Maybe somebody uses it to keep all their ducks lined up in a row.
The theory is simple: a) cycling is inherently fun, and b) the less weight you carry, the more fun it is.
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IIRC 'duck tape' is a brand name.
And yes, they make duct tape, amongst other things.
cheers
And yes, they make duct tape, amongst other things.
cheers
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Not this one again...
...no-ones going to win
"duck tape" was used earlier. "duct tape" became the industry standard spelling. "Ductape" and "Duck Tape" are brand names for the stuff.]
Take your pick
...no-ones going to win
"duck tape" was used earlier. "duct tape" became the industry standard spelling. "Ductape" and "Duck Tape" are brand names for the stuff.]
Take your pick