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03-07-21, 08:07 AM
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03-07-21, 08:07 AM
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03-07-21, 08:13 AM
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03-07-21, 08:16 AM
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03-07-21, 08:18 AM
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Decided to ring out winter with a ride "sur les graveaux" today. Also because it's a bit sheltered from the equinoctial gales. And flat. And too cold and windy for droves of walkers.
03-07-21, 08:31 AM
#8781
Fat n slow
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See, this is why I've avoided Di2 - I don't need to add another "must have" that carries a $1k premium. 
The POA are really good tires - I think you'll like 'em. The only thing that I didn't like about them was that they don't stay bead-locked on to my wheels when deflated, which makes install and sealant maintenance a little more complicated and "a little more complicated" isn't something that I need or want. I've been wanting to taste-test a few of the better tires on the market anyway, so, if I don't find something that's as good and easier to live with, I'll go back to them and try double-wrapping the rim tape or something.
The POA are really good tires - I think you'll like 'em. The only thing that I didn't like about them was that they don't stay bead-locked on to my wheels when deflated, which makes install and sealant maintenance a little more complicated and "a little more complicated" isn't something that I need or want. I've been wanting to taste-test a few of the better tires on the market anyway, so, if I don't find something that's as good and easier to live with, I'll go back to them and try double-wrapping the rim tape or something.
Di2 is nice, but I could live without it. I find that I don’t even miss it when riding the Giant with GRX except for top button Garmin page navigation.
I’m excited about the POA, interested in what you think of the Michelin. I’d like to try the new Enve tires too, but heard it’s tough to get them to seat.
03-07-21, 08:32 AM
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03-07-21, 08:33 AM
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(it's fun to spend other people's money)
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03-07-21, 08:41 AM
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That’s the best money to spend.
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03-07-21, 08:42 AM
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Lily wants a trainer. So prolly wahoo kickr first then power meter but I don’t know how to read stars.
03-07-21, 08:44 AM
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I'm going to order the Pirelli P Zero Race TLRs this afternoon, I think.
03-07-21, 08:45 AM
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03-07-21, 09:43 AM
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"A" for effort.
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03-07-21, 09:47 AM
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Hopefully not 1960s short. Ewwww!
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03-07-21, 10:05 AM
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Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
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I could make a case for riding inside in VA in the summer - heat and humidity.
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03-07-21, 10:37 AM
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03-07-21, 10:42 AM
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03-07-21, 11:19 AM
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cowboy, steel horse, etc
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Got it home and started putting it together. I managed to snap the down tube coupler. He had warned me that it was easy to strip, and recommended 4 nm. I never felt my wrench click and was tightening it slowly. It didn’t come with any spares, so will have to find a replacement. Almost N+1.
03-07-21, 11:49 AM
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03-07-21, 11:57 AM
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03-07-21, 12:01 PM
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glad it happened at home instead of while at work.
03-07-21, 12:24 PM
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03-07-21, 12:34 PM
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The cool thing is he is down to earth and not a French shower in any way. He seems to be a normal well-adjusted guy and fairly modest.
I asked if he could adopt me, but he has 2 kids of his own.
03-07-21, 12:36 PM
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Silver Comet Fred
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