The Iron Heart Forum Triangle of Terror Type III Trucker Tour 2018 - Updates thread

[neph93]

@Aetas:

… is there really a 'Terror' in all off  those T's Reuben? 

I’m afraid so. @Megatron1505  is getting this in winter and he lives in the English Midlands. It’s going to be horrific.

[Megatron1505]

What a fantastic tour leg @Aetas , love the effort and imagination you have put into it 

I’m afraid that @neph93 is correct, the best you can hope for from my part of the tour is the gritty realism of post-Brexit Britain  ???

[Aetas]

The Steelworker Wall.

[Max Power]

Great updates, I've never been to the Ruhrgebiet in my whole life. But I like the People coming from there a lot, seems like a not so awesome area produced very social People. Vice versa with some small villages in Bavaria 

[Aetas]

@Max:

… Ruhrgebiet- a not so awesome area ...

 
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

[Aetas]

[organisys]

Massive bonus points for anyone else who manages to continue the Steelworks theme.

[Aetas]

Try to wear it as often as possible. Time flies by, …....., but this jacket is definitely amazing.

[Matty123]

Isn’t it great? It’s so hot and humid here that I can’t wear mine. Great leg man. Unique!

[Aetas]

Bochum

[Aetas]

Ruhr

[Aetas]

@Matty123:

Isn’t it great?

The sound it makes is  overwhelming!

[neph93]

I love the steelworkers wall @Aetas. The jacket looks right at home there. I wonder why that is @steelworker ? 

[Aetas]

Westfalenstadion…....sorry,couldn't resist 

[neph93]

@Aetas:

Westfalenstadion…....sorry,couldn't resist 

Nor should you. I hope to visit one day.

[Aetas]

Think about the idea, to build a paper bridge over a 15 cm gap.
Max. Weight 180 Gramm, Minimum 32 sheets of DINA 4, glue but no film, tape or Gorilla .
Then you get this! Left side is eliminated on the block.

Last place…

Winner with exactly 177g.

While testing. Tour jacket cushion underneath .

Outtake
Strong!

This build is…....even stronger! If there is ever an OD Club,  I am in!

[Aetas]

Uncommented Skyline

Another day and the jacket is difficult to spot, but pictured. Guess where…

[Aetas]

Sandstone cottage from 1840

I don't like the door and the windows, the rest is beautiful.

[steelworker]

Love the updates @Aetas The cottage is similar to  houses in Pa. where many Germans settled. Manheim(hey, guess they didn't like the original spelling) Strasburg are nearby towns.

[Aetas]

I had to replace one of my longstanding cooperation bikes. Has been used at least on training role for the last 10 years, seen much blood, sweat and tears over the last 25 years…. but this bike is another story.

Talked to a colleague and he offered me a cycle of his father, hand build 17 years ago and not used for over 15 years.

Flat tires, dust and corrosion for only the first sight.
A few hours later with some cleaning and inspection it turned out to be beautiful and incredible rare.
Handmade frame from KRABO-Krautscheid Bochum with Campagnolo parts.
Did not like the handlebar and seat, but they are very comfortable. Unsure if I should replace them.
It is a fast Touring bicycle.

Now I need another bike for the training role  ::) ;)…. and a bike from the son of Mr. Krautscheid. He is doing the same job in the same town, but with more modern ergonomics and survey -Krautscheid jr.