Old 12-22-14 | 08:52 AM
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repechage
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Originally Posted by seypat
I thought the video was spot on with the message I got from it. The clips were a bit harder to get into but just as effective. The old bike as it was set up back in the day would still hold its own except for the limited(which could be changed) gearing on the hill. I actually thought the hill scene might have been a tribute to the past and how strong the riders were back then. The summary was good. If all out performance was more important, he would opt for the modern shifters, pedals and helmet. But, if he was out to have fun and enjoy himself, he would opt for the old ride. Who knows, maybe when he gets the retro bike and changes the gears and maybe pedals, and wears his modern helmet, the retro becomes his main ride.
It is all an elaborate set up for a reasonable excuse on the next group ride where he gets dropped. "It's the bike, it's holding me back"
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