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01-23-07, 06:17 PM
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Amish Country (pic)
Yep, from Lancaster PA
So many Cycling forums out there, and I need something that I could discuss road bike related stuff with the masses. So here I am. Also a member on HCOR.net which is pretty dead during the winter.
I've got a Cannondale Prophet (which is really muddy currently)
Azonic Steelhead (in peices)
Razesa (dont know the model)
Since we don't see too many Spaniards out there I thought I'd post one of the Razesa!
I need some info on upgrading this old steed, whether to SS or new 9 speed components. Friction shifters suck!
So many Cycling forums out there, and I need something that I could discuss road bike related stuff with the masses. So here I am. Also a member on HCOR.net which is pretty dead during the winter.
I've got a Cannondale Prophet (which is really muddy currently)
Azonic Steelhead (in peices)
Razesa (dont know the model)
Since we don't see too many Spaniards out there I thought I'd post one of the Razesa!
I need some info on upgrading this old steed, whether to SS or new 9 speed components. Friction shifters suck!
01-23-07, 06:45 PM
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I was going to welcome you until you said "Friction shifters suck" 
Tee hee....welcome.
I used to live on the border of Lanco and Chesco in Sadsbury...
Great area to ride !!
Tee hee....welcome.
I used to live on the border of Lanco and Chesco in Sadsbury...
Great area to ride !!
01-23-07, 08:34 PM
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Sweet bike. BTW, you'll flind plenty of folks here who still love friction shifters. I'm one of them.
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01-24-07, 10:11 AM
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I will justify my statement.
Be it my inexperience or just lack of patience, I've lost interest in friction shifter due to the constant adjustments the need to be made while riding. Maybe I don't know how to adjust them, but I can't ever seem to shift a gear accurately without keeping my hand in the shifter to make small adjustments after the chain moves. It gets very frustrating.
Be it my inexperience or just lack of patience, I've lost interest in friction shifter due to the constant adjustments the need to be made while riding. Maybe I don't know how to adjust them, but I can't ever seem to shift a gear accurately without keeping my hand in the shifter to make small adjustments after the chain moves. It gets very frustrating.
01-24-07, 10:17 AM
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Welcome to Bikeforums check out the Roadcycling Forum!! 
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01-24-07, 10:19 AM
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Are you sure you don't want to stick with the friction shifters?
Talk to the experts here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/
And welcome to BF!
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Talk to the experts here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/
And welcome to BF!
East Hill
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01-26-07, 10:56 AM
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friction shifters
Hi, not new to biking, but new to talking to other cyclists...what is a friction shifter?...is that the old style, non indexed?
