The monstrosity shifts great, fwiw, having a ramp pressed into the big ring; and the bash guard covers the FD completely, no danger to shoelaces. That and the turkey levers and stem shifters make it a bike to ride with zero preparation, ideal for commuting. I’d have kept mine but I convinced myself I wanted less weight, indexing, and braze-ons.
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Genesis 49:16-17
"Well, well!" said Holmes, impatiently. "A good cyclist does not need a high road. The moor is intersected with paths and the moon is at the full."