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Old 02-22-06 | 05:23 PM
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From: In the 212

Bikes: Haro Vector, IRO Rob Roy, Bianchi Veloce

Oy vey! Ride to work was fine, but somehow during the day, my RD got messed up, causing wild skips and clunks as I was pedaling home. You know that sound, the one of the chain ripping teeth off the cogs when you shift 4 gears at once while climbing a big hill. It didn't inspire confidence. But before I could get to it, I had to park my car. Got to my car and a car full of HS boys learning how to drive were parked next to me. No big deal cuz I noticed my passenger side mirror was hanging by the wire. OK boys, hope you're watching cuz I'm gonna show you how to duct tape a mirror back in place. Once that was done, I pulled out with them still parked next to me and another double parked car parked next to the car in front of me and more cars parked across the street in a show of maneuverability and just plain awesome driving. Now I can turn my attention to the derailleur. Oy vey!

EDIT: I give up. I have no bike stand and messing w/ the limit screws and cable adjuster did nothing. The jockey wheels look like they're aligned, but it won't shift to the smallest or largest cog. Searching the forums, I came upon a post by Sydney suggesting a new chain so I'll give that a shot. Hopefully that'll solve the problem. I also need to make a trip to Home Depot to get some stuff to make a headset press. It's times like these I wish I had a garage.
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