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Speaking of cassettes, it turns out I am even more of a cassette and chain hoarder than I thought I was. I have at least a half-dozen 10s cassettes that are NOT worn, along with about an equal number of unused 6701 10 speed chains. The cassettes are an equal mix of 105/Ultegra/Dura-Ace. I will keep them since the Roubaix and CX bike are still set up with 10 speed, but I think I have more than I need.
I only have one 11s chain and ZERO 11 speed cassettes on the pegboard though.
I only have one 11s chain and ZERO 11 speed cassettes on the pegboard though.
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My wife and daughter left to go stay with her parents this morning, but before they went in they did a test and it came back positive so they are on their way back now. I think I got it from them. They had a “cold” before I went to work, and they didn’t have any contact with me when I came home last night.
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The chain came out pretty easy in this case but falling on the rear derailleur ruined his ride.
One time I was waaayy back in the mountains when a friend got his chain stuck bad. I had a mini tool with an 8mm Allen and was able to loosen the crank bolt with my foot. Somehow that was enough to get the chain out.
One time I was waaayy back in the mountains when a friend got his chain stuck bad. I had a mini tool with an 8mm Allen and was able to loosen the crank bolt with my foot. Somehow that was enough to get the chain out.
Trek did this after a number of reported incidents
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Went out after the rain and wandered about on the CX bike. It was so much more work than the road bike. I even skipped my favorite climb because I was concerned I would not have a low enough gear to handle the steep sections. I estimate the bike “cost” in speed to be roughly 15-20%. That’s a high cost, and I am pretty sure it’s all rolling resistance from knobby tires. Weight and other variables are about the same as road bike.
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in the early 90's for the first gen OCLV road frames, Trek supplied a large stainless steel 'washer' to install behind the drive side bottom bracket cup to prevent chain drops / suck from jamming and/or sawing through the frame
Trek did this after a number of reported incidents
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Trek did this after a number of reported incidents
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My wife and daughter left to go stay with her parents this morning, but before they went in they did a test and it came back positive so they are on their way back now. I think I got it from them. They had a “cold” before I went to work, and they didn’t have any contact with me when I came home last night.
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New bar tape time for the Basso. I wonder how closely the Deda Mistral Floro Orange matches IRL. I have a feeling I should get basic black even if the orange did match well.
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It might look good if it's close enough.
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Holy carp they've been getting some rain up in Vancouver, USA.
MUP submerged.
MUP submerged.
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I think I'm just going to get two boxes of black tape. I need to get two to get my cart up to $150 for the free shipping anyways.
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Which bar tape is best?
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After almost 17 hrs on the bike this week, the weight I worked so hard for weeks to put on has mostly disappeared, but I’m feeling pretty fit and LSS is pleased with how my arms are looking (she must be into veins), so that’s something. There’s time for one more slow ride and a leg session before I leave on Tues.
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I saw your comment about the tires on Strava. You should be good with a tire with minimal tread or possibly even slicks - you don't need the knobbies unless it's going to get really sloppy/muddy. IIRC, guys like Ted King stick with slicks/micro-tread, even for the big events, unless it's going to be wet.
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I haven't used any of them, but I've shopped them a time or two. My understanding is that there are a few different Gravel Racers - one with knobs, one that's slick and one in between. I would probably go with the in-between one, with moderate tread, for that kind of mix.
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SK is the "standard", such as it is, and likely what @datlas would use.
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After almost 17 hrs on the bike this week, the weight I worked so hard for weeks to put on has mostly disappeared, but I’m feeling pretty fit and LSS is pleased with how my arms are looking (she must be into veins), so that’s something. There’s time for one more slow ride and a leg session before I leave on Tues.
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Meanwhile on the Willamette, this ramp is usually a somewhat steep pitch down to a floating section of MUP...
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No indeed, which is why I have a 290N inflatable. I was also told long ago that I would die first and my mates would eat me, but there’s another shrimp on this crew too and he’s a year or two older, so I might get to taste a little “long pig” myself if we get into an Essex situation.
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Yes, and they have designations that help if you know what they mean but not when you just see them. For example, SK is "small knob" (cough). There's also SS "super speed", I think, but not quite slick. There are also slicks. And EXT. And I think others.
SK is the "standard", such as it is, and likely what @datlas would use.
SK is the "standard", such as it is, and likely what @datlas would use.