I switched from my preferred track bike to a geared bike w/ a rear rack for commuting during this heat wave. Gets the stuff I'm carrying off my back, lets me coast and gear down for hills, resulting in a more tolerable ride. Yesterday afternoon's ride home didn't seem bad at all, although it was ~95+ I think the humidity was down some.
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1989 Schwinn Paramount OS
1980 Mclean/Silk Hope Sport Touring
1983 Bianchi pista
1976 Fuji Feather track
1979 raleigh track
"I've consulted my sources and I'm pretty sure your derailleur does not exist"