New Back Wheel...
09-23-18, 02:54 PM
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New Back Wheel...
Commuting can be tough on a rear wheel, especially a road wheel. After only three years, the rear wheel on my 2015 Charge Plug was beyond repair. The part of the axle and wheel that hold the bearings was pitted, worn and loose. No amount of grease and tightening would make it smooth and secure any more. Plus the wheel was fairly out of round.
I had a history of broken spokes, and a few unavoidable pot-holes that contributed, including that one pot hole with the machine screw surprise that dented the rim.
I guess enough dirt and grit got in the hub to really ruin it.
My LBS, which is now heavy into MTB's suggested a Sunringle SR25. It seems sturdy, but light and it rolls like a dream!
Yesterday I rode down to Security, CO to test it out.
I had a history of broken spokes, and a few unavoidable pot-holes that contributed, including that one pot hole with the machine screw surprise that dented the rim.
I guess enough dirt and grit got in the hub to really ruin it.
My LBS, which is now heavy into MTB's suggested a Sunringle SR25. It seems sturdy, but light and it rolls like a dream!
Yesterday I rode down to Security, CO to test it out.
09-24-18, 09:19 AM
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What music is in the sound track? I'd like more.
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09-24-18, 10:48 AM
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It's production music from DeWolfe. (De Wolfe Music)
I produce audio and video commercials, narrations, etc, and have been using library music since it was on LPs, then CDs and now downloads.
Here's the cut; the title is a clickable link.
Andrew Sankey (PRS)
Published by: Synctracks
Library: Synctracks Music
ISWC: T-916.994.503-3
Track reference: SYNC 03030002
ISRC: UK-BR3-16-00099
BPM: 100
Tunecode: 186436AU
Released: 2017
I produce audio and video commercials, narrations, etc, and have been using library music since it was on LPs, then CDs and now downloads.
Here's the cut; the title is a clickable link.
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American style country folk music with a steady beat and jaunty melodies.
Composed by:Andrew Sankey (PRS)
Published by: Synctracks
Library: Synctracks Music
ISWC: T-916.994.503-3
Track reference: SYNC 03030002
ISRC: UK-BR3-16-00099
BPM: 100
Tunecode: 186436AU
Released: 2017
09-24-18, 07:25 PM
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You're an interesting dude, @BobbyG!
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09-25-18, 08:45 AM
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that's fun! enjoy the new wheel! fwiw, I've read to check spokes after the 1st 100 miles ..
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If you want some tough wheels (and want to spend $1599 or more), check these out:
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