Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

STANDARD TRAVEL ORYG DEFLOPITATION INSTRUCTIONS

Czech translation:

Pokyny pro „napnutí“ brzdových bowdenů ORYG

Added to glossary by Tomas Burda
Apr 18, 2007 18:23
17 yrs ago
English term

STANDARD TRAVEL ORYG ***DEFLOPITATION*** INSTRUCTIONS

English to Czech Tech/Engineering Automotive / Cars & Trucks BMX bikes
STANDARD TRAVEL ORYG ***DEFLOPITATION*** INSTRUCTIONS
">First, we're assuming you have 2 nickels and a dime in your pocket.

>Second, we assume you know what you're doing.

>Third, we assume your detangler and cables are in good working order.

>Fourth, these instructions are like driving directions:
If you miss a turn, you're lost."

http://www.bmx-forum.com/25748-new-bike-assembly-help.html

http://fallburn.livejournal.com/129561.html

Does the term DEFLOPITATION really exist or is it just a creation of some "marketing creative mind"? I really have troubles to find it in a dictionary. What does it mean? Is it some "make the flop (failure) reverse, i.e. deal with it or repair it"?

Discussion

Pavel Blann Apr 18, 2007:
I thought "deflopitation" was a made-up word for general instructions (or their effects). But now it seems there is a specific context: Setting up bike brake(s).

Proposed translations

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English term (edited): Standard Travel ORYG "Deflopitation" Instructions
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Pokyny pro „napnutí“ brzdových bowdenů ORYG

In this context, the brake lever handles and/or brake cables may "flop around". Thus "deflopitation" means to ensure the cables are taut.

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Note added at 5 days (2007-04-23 21:39:24 GMT) Post-grading
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Peer comment(s):

agree Martina Zdrahalova (X) : http://www.bmx-forum.com/25748-new-bike-assembly-help.html
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