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The replacement binder bolt might've been a few mm too long. When tightened down, the seatpost still slipped on today's ride. I tried asking a local shop if they had a spare binder bolt washer, but they only had one piece of a binder bolt that wasn't of any use to me.
When I got home, I put one of the split lock washers I have for just this purpose in. Should be fine now!
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I still think about how I rode across the E 11th Street #Bridge in #Tacoma not long before it was shut down. At the time, the outer lanes were closed to reduce traffic loads on the old bridge, and it's currently being demolished. (1, 2)
The grated bridge deck of the truss portion was not fun on 32mm touring tires! :O #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes
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Finally switched to my new #cycling shoes! It's nice not having shoes with large holes in the soles. #bicycle #mastobikes
(I only got the grey camo because they were on clearance and thus significantly cheaper than the "normal" colors.)
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Maybe that's what needs to change.
#cycling #bicycle #mastobikes
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Not nearly as often as on stony roads though.
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It needs to be updated in line with what technology can do now. On this, I’m in full agreement. I just wish people would use the right terminology to describe these things: outdated; outmoded; obsolete. Not judge laws from 50 years ago in line with modern day expectations, as if they’re being legislated today.
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Long ago I had friends in the bicycle courier brigades of Toronto. They all pretty much universally considered racing stripes a badge of honour and had major diss for anyone with fenders. I guess it was proof they were out working in the worst of it.
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His general Trek to Frek conversion process involves tweaking things here and there with the frame, which may include adding centerpull brake studs, as well as custom components. The article linked above is an example of his work.
#cycling #seabikes
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Nivex Derailleurs Are Here!
Nivex derailleurs and most associated parts are now in stock! It’s been a long journey, with R&D starting more than four years ago. When you make a derailleur that’s not just a copy of what’s already out there, but fundamentally different, you’re starting almost from zero. (The 1930s Nivex provided a wonderful inspiration, but it was never intended for modern drivetrains.) It’s been exciting and fun, frustrating at times, and ultimately very rewarding, and now we’re excited to share the fruits of our work.
#cycling #bicycle
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But still - it's going to be a very small niche for this product. Most riders are going to stick with Shimano or SRAM, or - in smaller numbers - Campie. If you're looking at spending that sort of money on a rear derailleur, I suspect that you're more likely to end up with Di2 or eTap, or maybe EPS.
I wish them luck, but I wouldn't be investing money in that company, is the short of it. (Which is fine - you don't need to be making world beating returns on capital to be successful, depending on how you want to define "success" for a given company. That's not the world that they're choosing to play in, and more power to them for it.)
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Unknown parent • •That's true.
My daily ride involves a lot of hill climbing, so the excess body heat builds up even faster. :( Need to take a break to let it dissipate, albeit slowly without the wind from riding on the level.
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in reply to Neil E. Hodges • • •@letsbekind2
Do y'all have AC in the places you are riding to? Are the roads black-top? Are you dressed for it? I'm genuinely curious because, while I wouldn't consider lo '90s as dangerous, my city is set up for routinely higher temps, and my wardrobe also.
Heat is dangerous. Take care and hydrate early, hydrate often, and stay hydrated.
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