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03-05-21, 01:20 PM
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Shade measurements Monday morning. One of those "We'll be here between 8 and 10" deals.
03-05-21, 02:43 PM
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03-05-21, 05:14 PM
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03-05-21, 05:27 PM
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I just looked at the banned users thread and did not see @Velo Vol listed. I'm assuming he's taking a hiatus to contemplate his indiscretions. Prolly.
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03-05-21, 05:27 PM
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03-05-21, 05:42 PM
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I just looked at the banned users thread and did not see @Velo Vol listed. I'm assuming he's taking a hiatus to contemplate his indiscretions. Prolly.
03-05-21, 05:51 PM
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03-05-21, 05:58 PM
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03-05-21, 05:59 PM
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03-05-21, 06:15 PM
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I was finally able to finish up Zoom meetings for the day, and take the newly-rebuilt Cannondale out for a ride! Two small problems - first, this seems to be the busiest time of day, trafficwise, and second, it's REALLY WINDY out there! So I decided to forego a long shakedown in favor of a brief 'get acquainted' ride.
I rode enough to get a feel for the shifting and brakes, both of which are working well! I used a file to remove the less-worn ridge off the pads, then sanded them to remove the shiny, and they worked nicely. They're the first generation of dual-pivot brakes, and thus pretty good to start with. Shift was crisp and simple, and dialed in.
So, what was it like riding with DT shifters for the first time in 25 years? Weird. My fingers kept looking for the shifters on the brake levers. I shift A LOT, and don't generally think about it much, and you really have to with these. You have to plan before a hill, etc.
Anyway, here are the promised pictures!
I rode enough to get a feel for the shifting and brakes, both of which are working well! I used a file to remove the less-worn ridge off the pads, then sanded them to remove the shiny, and they worked nicely. They're the first generation of dual-pivot brakes, and thus pretty good to start with. Shift was crisp and simple, and dialed in.
So, what was it like riding with DT shifters for the first time in 25 years? Weird. My fingers kept looking for the shifters on the brake levers. I shift A LOT, and don't generally think about it much, and you really have to with these. You have to plan before a hill, etc.
Anyway, here are the promised pictures!
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03-05-21, 06:18 PM
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03-05-21, 06:19 PM
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I was finally able to finish up Zoom meetings for the day, and take the newly-rebuilt Cannondale out for a ride! Two small problems - first, this seems to be the busiest time of day, trafficwise, and second, it's REALLY WINDY out there! So I decided to forego a long shakedown in favor of a brief 'get acquainted' ride.
I rode enough to get a feel for the shifting and brakes, both of which are working well! I used a file to remove the less-worn ridge off the pads, then sanded them to remove the shiny, and they worked nicely. They're the first generation of dual-pivot brakes, and thus pretty good to start with. Shift was crisp and simple, and dialed in.
So, what was it like riding with DT shifters for the first time in 25 years? Weird. My fingers kept looking for the shifters on the brake levers. I shift A LOT, and don't generally think about it much, and you really have to with these. You have to plan before a hill, etc.
Anyway, here are the promised pictures!
I rode enough to get a feel for the shifting and brakes, both of which are working well! I used a file to remove the less-worn ridge off the pads, then sanded them to remove the shiny, and they worked nicely. They're the first generation of dual-pivot brakes, and thus pretty good to start with. Shift was crisp and simple, and dialed in.
So, what was it like riding with DT shifters for the first time in 25 years? Weird. My fingers kept looking for the shifters on the brake levers. I shift A LOT, and don't generally think about it much, and you really have to with these. You have to plan before a hill, etc.
Anyway, here are the promised pictures!
03-05-21, 06:21 PM
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Oh, yeah! And the 20 year old, dry-rotted Vredesteins did not explode on me.
I was too concerned with traffic and wind, and the latter not blowing me into the former to really notice the ride much, but I did notice, going over one asphalt patch, that it certainly has road feel!
I was too concerned with traffic and wind, and the latter not blowing me into the former to really notice the ride much, but I did notice, going over one asphalt patch, that it certainly has road feel!
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03-05-21, 06:22 PM
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03-05-21, 06:27 PM
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Oh, yeah! And the 20 year old, dry-rotted Vredesteins did not explode on me.
I was too concerned with traffic and wind, and the latter not blowing me into the former to really notice the ride much, but I did notice, going over one asphalt patch, that it certainly has road feel!
I was too concerned with traffic and wind, and the latter not blowing me into the former to really notice the ride much, but I did notice, going over one asphalt patch, that it certainly has road feel!
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03-05-21, 06:57 PM
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03-05-21, 07:01 PM
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Saw the comments on the square tread thread about ride 'em till the thread show.
Well, pulled into the garage to see this on the wife's whip. Guess what I'm doing in the morning.
Well, pulled into the garage to see this on the wife's whip. Guess what I'm doing in the morning.
03-05-21, 07:35 PM
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I was finally able to finish up Zoom meetings for the day, and take the newly-rebuilt Cannondale out for a ride! Two small problems - first, this seems to be the busiest time of day, trafficwise, and second, it's REALLY WINDY out there! So I decided to forego a long shakedown in favor of a brief 'get acquainted' ride.
I rode enough to get a feel for the shifting and brakes, both of which are working well! I used a file to remove the less-worn ridge off the pads, then sanded them to remove the shiny, and they worked nicely. They're the first generation of dual-pivot brakes, and thus pretty good to start with. Shift was crisp and simple, and dialed in.
So, what was it like riding with DT shifters for the first time in 25 years? Weird. My fingers kept looking for the shifters on the brake levers. I shift A LOT, and don't generally think about it much, and you really have to with these. You have to plan before a hill, etc.
Anyway, here are the promised pictures!
I rode enough to get a feel for the shifting and brakes, both of which are working well! I used a file to remove the less-worn ridge off the pads, then sanded them to remove the shiny, and they worked nicely. They're the first generation of dual-pivot brakes, and thus pretty good to start with. Shift was crisp and simple, and dialed in.
So, what was it like riding with DT shifters for the first time in 25 years? Weird. My fingers kept looking for the shifters on the brake levers. I shift A LOT, and don't generally think about it much, and you really have to with these. You have to plan before a hill, etc.
Anyway, here are the promised pictures!
03-05-21, 07:49 PM
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I just looked at the Miche website, and now I'm confused. Am I seeing this right - their site doesn't list any pre-configured cassettes and you just build your own? 
https://www.miche.it/en/products/str...ato-11-sh.html
https://www.miche.it/en/products/str...ato-11-sh.html
03-05-21, 07:55 PM
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03-05-21, 07:58 PM
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03-05-21, 08:29 PM
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Seems everyday is a track day for her. She came home one day and told me she raced a Vette while out with a friend. And won. 
She’s gone through two sets in 30k. This set has at least made it 20k. The first not so much.
She’s gone through two sets in 30k. This set has at least made it 20k. The first not so much.
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03-05-21, 08:35 PM
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I just looked at the Miche website, and now I'm confused. Am I seeing this right - their site doesn't list any pre-configured cassettes and you just build your own?
https://www.miche.it/en/products/str...ato-11-sh.html
https://www.miche.it/en/products/str...ato-11-sh.html
03-05-21, 08:37 PM
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The little lady says hi from stunning Superior, AZ.
03-05-21, 08:42 PM
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Slow night, everyone must be participating in stretching activities.