Good upgrade or no
06-26-11, 02:44 AM
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06-26-11, 06:56 AM
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It just keeps getting better and better.
06-26-11, 07:25 AM
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So dude, I don't think anyone has directly answered you yet, but DO NOT take the housing off. It's the right length. Just replace the cable and tighten it. Not sure how you ended up with frayed cables, but it's not safe. Oh and just because you read that Sheldon Brown article, don't go reversing which lever controls which brake. That's way advanced. Just get it put back together and get out and riding on it.
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06-26-11, 07:34 AM
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Criss-cross the shifter cables!
DO IT!
DO IT!
06-26-11, 08:18 AM
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goooooooooooooooooooooooooood morning Vietnam!
06-26-11, 08:27 AM
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What will he break today?
06-26-11, 08:43 AM
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My guess is not much. The mail doesn't run today, so there is little chance a tool from amazon will arrive.
06-26-11, 09:13 AM
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Box stores are still open. The possibilities are endless, much like our soup and salad.
06-26-11, 09:43 AM
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well it's nice out so im gonna go for a ride, probably 20 miles or so.
06-26-11, 10:04 AM
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best decision on this thread
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06-26-11, 10:41 AM
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what are the odds he'll make it 10 or 15 miles and have to go back home because the weather got bad?
"i would've gone further but..."
"i would've gone further but..."
06-26-11, 11:44 AM
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Nah, really. I like Andy. Good guy.
06-26-11, 01:14 PM
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well what a day, to say the least. went about 20 miles or so. came back because the weather looked bad, but then it got nice again. i think i'm gonna jog like 2 miles now just to get into that tri mood. anyways, i just wanted to post what happened today. i went down to speedwell, the place where they train, and used the porta potty. i parked my bike against it, and the door slam made it fall i guess. picked it up and rode off to find the right bar has been bent. i know it's able to fix it with a bolt i think. but anyways on the ride home, i hit a big downhill and i was in like the lowest gear and all my weight went right to the top of the saddle. it was the worst one ever. like all the weight on my left side in the middle of my body. if you get the drift. almost couldn't make it home it was that bad, i thought it was bleeding. but all is good and now it's feeling better. but that's my day, anyone top that?
06-26-11, 01:25 PM
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I'm really hoping Andy gets his shot this year. Hopefully he's learned how to shift, and how not to break chains. Although I'm thinking the OP should just watch Andy videos. He'll learn how not to shift/cross chain. What to do if he drops a chain. How to get pissed if someone attacks and he had a mechanical.
Nah, really. I like Andy. Good guy.
Nah, really. I like Andy. Good guy.
Yeah, me too. But I think he should let the bikes do the talking from now on.
06-26-11, 01:27 PM
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well what a day, to say the least. went about 20 miles or so. came back because the weather looked bad, but then it got nice again. i think i'm gonna jog like 2 miles now just to get into that tri mood. anyways, i just wanted to post what happened today. i went down to speedwell, the place where they train, and used the porta potty. i parked my bike against it, and the door slam made it fall i guess. picked it up and rode off to find the right bar has been bent. i know it's able to fix it with a bolt i think. but anyways on the ride home, i hit a big downhill and i was in like the lowest gear and all my weight went right to the top of the saddle. it was the worst one ever. like all the weight on my left side in the middle of my body. if you get the drift. almost couldn't make it home it was that bad, i thought it was bleeding. but all is good and now it's feeling better. but that's my day, anyone top that?
Have at it gents!
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06-26-11, 01:33 PM
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well what a day, to say the least. went about 20 miles or so. came back because the weather looked bad, but then it got nice again. i think i'm gonna jog like 2 miles now just to get into that tri mood. anyways, i just wanted to post what happened today. i went down to speedwell, the place where they train, and used the porta potty. i parked my bike against it, and the door slam made it fall i guess. picked it up and rode off to find the right bar has been bent. i know it's able to fix it with a bolt i think. but anyways on the ride home, i hit a big downhill and i was in like the lowest gear and all my weight went right to the top of the saddle. it was the worst one ever. like all the weight on my left side in the middle of my body. if you get the drift. almost couldn't make it home it was that bad, i thought it was bleeding. but all is good and now it's feeling better. but that's my day, anyone top that?