I found the Gear Indicator!!!!!
08-09-06, 06:56 AM
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I found the Gear Indicator!!!!!
DG was right and my prediction was on target.
It was the last place I looked and it was also where I left it..........
After a night's rest and continued persistence in looking for the little devil I found it. It was in my toolbox in a special compartment in the top lid that I hardly ever use............
Oh, I also found one dirty sock under the car seat in my van so while it took longer than it should have all is well.
It was the last place I looked and it was also where I left it..........
After a night's rest and continued persistence in looking for the little devil I found it. It was in my toolbox in a special compartment in the top lid that I hardly ever use............
Oh, I also found one dirty sock under the car seat in my van so while it took longer than it should have all is well.
08-09-06, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by jppe
DG was right and my prediction was on target.
It was the last place I looked and it was also where I left it..........
After a night's rest and continued persistence in looking for the little devil I found it. It was in my toolbox in a special compartment in the top lid that I hardly ever use............
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It was the last place I looked and it was also where I left it..........
After a night's rest and continued persistence in looking for the little devil I found it. It was in my toolbox in a special compartment in the top lid that I hardly ever use............
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once again DG proves he is da' Man: now he's predicting correctly from across the country
perhaps he has Diego spies distributed strategically across the nation to monitor the BF 50+'ers?
perhaps he has Diego spies distributed strategically across the nation to monitor the BF 50+'ers?
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Did you find any little packs of Fig Newtons under the seat also?
08-09-06, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by p8rider
Did you find any little packs of Fig Newtons under the seat also?
Ha!! No.......but would you believe that I did find some Fog Newtons in some sandwich bags in the bottom my cycling bag that has all my ride essentials . They looked tempting but I didn't tempt fate on that one!!!!
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What are gear indicators? Think I used to have them on the Mountain bikes, but they went all Misty soon after getting them and all they do now is act as reflector to get the sun in my eyes.
Providing the fog newtons are not green and don't require a chisel to get into bite sized pieces- they shoufd be ok. If not you will soon know.
Providing the fog newtons are not green and don't require a chisel to get into bite sized pieces- they shoufd be ok. If not you will soon know.
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Lost Stuff...........
Hey, I lost the numbers for this weeks lottery. Can DG help me find them? In return I might find a Trek Pilot for DG.
08-09-06, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by jppe
DG was right and my prediction was on target.
It was the last place I looked and it was also where I left it..........
After a night's rest and continued persistence in looking for the little devil I found it. It was in my toolbox in a special compartment in the top lid that I hardly ever use............
Oh, I also found one dirty sock under the car seat in my van so while it took longer than it should have all is well.
It was the last place I looked and it was also where I left it..........
After a night's rest and continued persistence in looking for the little devil I found it. It was in my toolbox in a special compartment in the top lid that I hardly ever use............
Oh, I also found one dirty sock under the car seat in my van so while it took longer than it should have all is well.
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Originally Posted by p8rider
Did you find any little packs of Fig Newtons under the seat also?
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Originally Posted by stapfam
What are gear indicators? Think I used to have them on the Mountain bikes, but they went all Misty soon after getting them and all they do now is act as reflector to get the sun in my eyes.
Providing the fog newtons are not green and don't require a chisel to get into bite sized pieces- they shoufd be ok. If not you will soon know.
Providing the fog newtons are not green and don't require a chisel to get into bite sized pieces- they shoufd be ok. If not you will soon know.
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Oh, and fig newtons and twinkies last forever.
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Originally Posted by LastPlace
Hey, I lost the numbers for this weeks lottery. Can DG help me find them? In return I might find a Trek Pilot for DG.
Try these: 9, 14, 22, 27 36, 41
I'm pretty sure those are winners.
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Originally Posted by turtleguy54
Exactly. What are gear indicators?
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Originally Posted by dauphin
a little thingy that lets you know what gear you are in.....
Actually I know where I am with my bar ends but am curious what you can put on your cable to show you the gear you are using.Get to work and report back to us. This is a test that will be graded.
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Dura Ace (and maybe other Shimano) rear shifters can be equipped with a clear plastic elongated "bubble" that goes in line on the rear derailleur cable. A small red thingy goes on the cable. Once properly aligned, when you shift, the thingy moves inside the bubble. The bubble has marks on it and the thingy/bubble alignment corresponds to the position the rear derailleur is on the rear ccassette. Simple elegant solution which makes you not have to look at the rear cassette to remember what gear you are in. Great tool for 50+er's. Too bad Campy does not have one.
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Originally Posted by RockyMtnMerlin
Simple elegant solution which makes you not have to look at the rear cassette to remember what gear you are in. Great tool for 50+er's. Too bad Campy does not have one.
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Originally Posted by gear
Why would you care which gear your in?
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Originally Posted by gear
Why would you care which gear your in? If it feels wrong, just shift.
I don't want to continue to downshift while I'm in the big chain ring until I get to the next to the last gear before going to the smaller chain ring. When riding wth a group and the pace is pushed up pretty hard it's nice to be able to glance down and see what gear I'm in.
I also like it on my climbing bike to know if I have a "bailout" or granny gear left or not. It's probably more psychological but nice to know just the same. For $5 and a little time to install it's worth it for me.
