Originally Posted by
RubeRad
Hmm, I've never had a chain drop from just impact (and I have a manhole-from-hell on my evening commute that I have to bunny-hop every time the traffic doesn't let me take the lane), for me it's just from downshifting too decisively. Maybe it's a one-time occurrence?
I was in a fairly big gear when it happened, so maybe the chain was just too slack. I might be able to remove a few links and see if that helps.
Originally Posted by
noglider
I'm glad it's working out for you so far. And I'm glad you can bring the bike all the way in. I've had jobs like that, and I've really appreciated that.
Agreed...I wouldn't like leaving any bike outside...the AZ sunshine can kill things quickly, not to mention theft.
Originally Posted by
treadtread
Just out of curiosity - did you weigh the bike when it was stock? I suspect I'd find the gearing steep going uphill .. good that you had no issues with it!
.. now if only there was a way to remove the gold anodizing
Unfortunately, I didn't. I wish I had, although, only the wheels and saddle have been switched out at this time. I haven't weighed it at all yet, but I can tell a difference picking it up vs. my old bike, which was about 19 lbs. I would guess this one is around 24 lbs or so. I'll try to weigh it one of these days and see what the scale says.