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Old 07-01-14 | 12:55 PM
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From: San Jose (Willow Glen) Ca

Bikes: Kirk Custom JK Special, 86 De Rosa Pro, '84 Team Miyata,(dura ace old school) 80?? SR Semi-Pro 600 Arabesque

Originally Posted by repechage
I would not ascend and 11% grades, or sprint to victory, do a "kilo" start when the light turns green…
No other bikes to ride?
I would see it as an excuse to do an overhaul, and buy a replacement.
Originally Posted by repechage
I think it is at a location that might get the initial torque transfer when the RH pedal is at 3 "o'clock" or so, not a huge surprise. Squirtdad just does massive fast starts.
Originally Posted by Bianchigirll
I wouldn't hammer on it but I would likely ride it.
Originally Posted by gaucho777
I would not ride it. If that spider does crack through and fail catastrophically, I could envision the chain ring folding and you toppling to the ground. If you must ride it--say, in the interim while you are waiting for the replacement to arrive--I would stay in the saddle.
Of course i have other bikes but this one is so darn fun to ride

repechage..... Massive maybe.... massive fast not so

It is now on hiatus until I find a replacement
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