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gmt master x · 7 September 2008, 08:08 PM

an object thats driving me bonkers trying to figure out what it is....

JJ Irani · 7 September 2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Here's a close up to help:

Attachment 38797

That definitely looks like a semi-transparent taut nylon thread running through some kind of metal ring and parallel to a steel rod.

It's interesting to note that the hole on the green "thingy" is not centralised!! Wonder why?

Jimbits76 · 7 September 2008, 08:20 PM

It looks a little like a locking wheel nut for a bike...like a QR lever but I still cant suss it!

J

Uncle-AJ · 7 September 2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Sorry no cigar

Just as well I don't smoke.

If they come in pairs is for reading glasses?

unclesallie · 7 September 2008, 09:13 PM

hey, it's BEEN 24 hrs.! tell us !

best,
dan

Lol-x · 7 September 2008, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

It looks a little like a locking wheel nut for a bike...like a QR lever but I still cant suss it!

J

Jim you got it right

It is a new quick release skewer, it is the first one I have ever seen made with a carbon fibre axle. It is 19g and is a new bicycle product from Germany.

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It is made by a company called Tune and are called a U20 quick release axles. It is IMHO pretty risky to have a carbon fibre axle (although it is not weight bearing), it has an endpiece that is glued to the aluminium cam and so if the glue lets go.........

Congratulations

Jimbits76 · 7 September 2008, 10:19 PM

Woohoo, I rule

!!!!!!

That's pretty sweet...the colour matches my LV!!!!!

Do I have to post a pic now????

J

Lol-x · 7 September 2008, 10:33 PM

Jim indeed you do rule!!!!!!!

Yes you can post a photo if you wish

Goodwatch · 7 September 2008, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Jim you got it right

It is a new quick release skewer, it is the first one I have ever seen made with a carbon fibre axle. It is 19g and is a new bicycle product from Germany.

Attachment 38820

It is made by a company called Tune and are called a U20 quick release axles. It is IMHO pretty risky to have a carbon fibre axle (although it is not weight bearing), it has an endpiece that is glued to the aluminium cam and so if the glue lets go.........

Congratulations

It required too much out of the box thinking for me because the quick-release itself doesn't look like anything on my own bike.

But what is this then?

Irish Dan · 7 September 2008, 10:56 PM

A thingamajig from inside a watch.

explodingtaco · 7 September 2008, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

It required too much out of the box thinking for me because the quick-release itself doesn't look like anything on my own bike.

But what is this then?

Foot air pump?

Purdey is a shotgun manufacture, but that looks like nothing I have ever seen on mine. . .

And likewise that QR looks nothing like anyone I have ever seen. I would not trust it on one of my bikes.

Jimbits76 · 7 September 2008, 11:19 PM

That looks like a pedal Frans!

J

East Bay Rider · 7 September 2008, 11:20 PM

It looks like some kind of binding release

Flatsix · 7 September 2008, 11:53 PM

I just think I may know the answer to this one. I'm sure I read about this in a Sunday newspaper supplement a long while ago.

Is it some super fancy expensive belt buckle?

Goodwatch · 8 September 2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Flatsix

I just think I may know the answer to this one. I'm sure I read about this in a Sunday newspaper supplement a long while ago.

Is it some super fancy expensive belt buckle?

We have a winner! And so soon. This is a belt buckle made by Roland Iten. It contains 105 moving parts and this, the least expensive one, retails for...... wait for it..... 15 thousand Euro

Goodwatch · 8 September 2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

It looks like some kind of binding release

Close!

toph · 8 September 2008, 12:26 AM

i know you gave the answer but i still dont get what it is?

mgm · 8 September 2008, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by toph

i know you gave the answer but i still dont get what it is?

Know what you mean, toph. Looks like some kinda fancy flip-up sight from an unmentionable shooting device!

I feel the same way about the first photo; early on I was toying with quick release skewers, but even now that I know what it is, I still don't understand how the whole thing works!

JimSnyder · 8 September 2008, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by toph

i know you gave the answer but i still dont get what it is?

Here ya go Toph

http://www.vialuxe.com/News/luxury-watches--/1,28995

toph · 8 September 2008, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mgm

Know what you mean, toph. Looks like some kinda fancy flip-up sight from an unmentionable shooting device!

I feel the same way about the first photo; early on I was toying with quick release skewers, but even now that I know what it is, I still don't understand how the whole thing works!

- i know i was getting really confused

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimSnyder

Here ya go Toph

http://www.vialuxe.com/News/luxury-watches--/1,28995

Jim!

explodingtaco · 8 September 2008, 12:58 AM

opps

Trurolexer · 8 September 2008, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Woohoo, I rule

!!!!!!

That's pretty sweet...the colour matches my LV!!!!!

Do I have to post a pic now????

J

Very nice Jimbo!!!

Goodwatch · 8 September 2008, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgm

Know what you mean, toph. Looks like some kinda fancy flip-up sight from an unmentionable shooting device!

I feel the same way about the first photo; early on I was toying with quick release skewers, but even now that I know what it is, I still don't understand how the whole thing works!

That is easy:

While pressing button A, pull lever 1 back to the first position until you hear a click. Then, whilst pressing buttons B and C simultaneously, lift lever 2 and slide back catch 1. This will enable you to lift the whole belt carrier as described on page 124 of the manual. With the belt carrier mechanism in the most upright position, release buttons B and C again. This will engage the belt seating mechanism so that you can loosen the belt after you have followed steps 24 to 65 in chapter 18 of the manual! Easy peasy!

explodingtaco · 8 September 2008, 01:00 AM

Here should be an easy one:

toph · 8 September 2008, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by explodingtaco

Here should be an easy one:

so easy i am not even going to bother answering!!

Goodwatch · 8 September 2008, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by explodingtaco

Here should be an easy one:

Is it a bicycle part?

Goodwatch · 8 September 2008, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

so easy i am not even going to bother answering!!

Tosser!

toph · 8 September 2008, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Is it a bicycle part?

its a belt buckle!!!

well maybe not- check it in the manual?

Flatsix · 8 September 2008, 01:06 AM

A cycle chainset?

explodingtaco · 8 September 2008, 01:19 AM

Not a chainset (but close) and not a belt buckle. Just give the right answer Toph so we can get something more interesting.

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