Husband went to LBS. They can only do a 12-26 without replacling the rear derailleur. If they replace the rear derailleur, I can do an 11-30 or 11-32. It is $160 for parts and labor. That $ amt is not a big deal, but I am wondering if I would just be better off getting a better bike rather than putting more $ into this one. Anyway, they dont have the cassettes in stock and cant get them until Friday at the earliest and they can't have the bike on the weekend, so its next week until anything happens with that.
Today I tried to tride my test and was incapable- my legs were made of clay and I could not sustain a HR of 160 for more than 6 min. Maybe its that I didnt sleep well (which is the case) or maybe I am getting sick, but either way, Im on haitus until Sat I think.
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