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Old 03-22-17 | 07:10 AM
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Old 03-22-17 | 07:13 AM
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Don't worry about it.
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Old 03-22-17 | 07:19 AM
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Ya, it's gonna be a problem. Should've bought the bike with rim brakes.
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Old 03-22-17 | 07:24 AM
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Do you use your brakes in the car? Brakes, tires etc. all wear.
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Old 03-22-17 | 07:27 AM
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On my commute I have a 1 mile hill at 12 degrees and my disc brakes are fine.

I am hoping this was a serious question....
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Old 03-22-17 | 08:11 AM
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i would remove the brakes,saddle and wheels, to stop them from wearing out..
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Old 03-22-17 | 08:45 AM
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Old 03-22-17 | 08:52 AM
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The highest point in Ohio is just above 1500 feet or so, idn't it? You don't qualify for disc brakes. Return them.
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Old 03-22-17 | 09:07 AM
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Sorry for dumb question carry on with the funny replies. Smh

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Old 03-22-17 | 09:12 AM
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Sorry for dumb question carry on with the funny replies. Smh

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But, but, the party was just getting started?
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Old 03-22-17 | 09:15 AM
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just unclip and do the Fred Flistone on big hills....cleats are cheap right?


You will be just fine!
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Old 03-22-17 | 09:19 AM
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But, but, the party was just getting started?
Yeah Yeah Yeah always jokers on the web. I should have known better. LoL
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Old 03-22-17 | 09:35 AM
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Cheaper to replace a disc and a couple of pads than having to buy a new rim, have the wheel rebuilt and buying a couple of brake pads.
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Yeah Yeah Yeah always jokers on the web. I should have known better. LoL
yes, how to catch a predator really cut in on my clown business so i have to resort to online jokes
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Now I really want to know what the original question was !
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