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Addiction LXXVII

Old 02-16-20, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
real.
That was very impressive to watch
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braver man than me. But on that note it’s suppose to get to 55. Group ride is at one, I hope the ole ball in chain lets me go one last time before work starts.
Dangerous language at your young age.
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize
Dangerous language at your young age.
true, but we have been together since 08. She let me go.
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Originally Posted by datlas
If you are positive it's the cassette, you can get gently used ones cheap off scam-bay (or free from a friend).

Is it 10s or 11s?? I have plenty of gently used Shimano 10s ones. if you want, let me know.
I have a large collection of freewheels, mostly 5 and 6 speed, if you want to go retro.
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Old 02-16-20, 08:09 PM
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Another exercise achievement on foot today.

I went snowshoeing with out the snowshoes. Or the snow.
kudos
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Old 02-16-20, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
So I replaced the chain the first week of january, I was told by my lbs that my old chain was super duper old. Almost wouldn’t be surprised if it was the original chain at this point. Any ways when I replaced it I was super concerned that it was going to start skipping and it didn’t. I’ve put about 600 miles on it and it started today.

I had it in a really high gear as in pedaling really fast and it was constantly skipping. When I shifted to a lower gear it was going better, but if I really mashed down 90 percent of the time it would skip until I let off of it.

Im gunna look at the rear derailer tomorrow make sure it’s still straight, but i have no clue how it would have gotten so badly out of whack with my just cleaning the chain, and cassette.
Perhaps cable tension could be adjusted.
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize
I have a large collection of freewheels, mostly 5 and 6 speed, if you want to go retro.
that’s possible but how would I make that work on the wheel? I was thinking about just putting my friends single speed on to it til i can get the new group set, but not sure if that would work either.
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Old 02-16-20, 08:18 PM
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My bike rides look like this. Note the camo cargo pocket shorts.
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Thanks, VV. Fascinating.
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Thanks, VV. Fascinating.
The History Guy is a good YouTube follow for anyone interested in history.
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Old 02-16-20, 11:27 PM
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Today I learnt that a long sleeve base layer, a long sleeve winter jersey, a light jacket, mid weight neck gaiter and fingerless gloves are uncomfortable at the beginning of a ride when it’s windy and 38 F. Then it becomes somewhat borderline warm when wind stops. Feet are cold with aero covers over light toe warmers. Gotta do something about that. Though, I’ve come across another rider wearing the exact same shoes without any protective/thermal covers and decided perhaps I should HTFU.

It beats fake miles though.
lol I rode Fri morning at 5am. Forecast said 47F but Ave temp for our 2hr ride was 36F and that includes the 72F starting temp from inside my house.

I was underdressed with just a midweight long sleeve jersey, wind vest, shorts with thermal tights over top, wool socks, toe covers and long fingered gloves. Post ride Coffee was especially welcome.
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Puppy Love got a qualifying score (aka a “pass”) in her Hunt Test today with her mini wirehaired dachshund bracemate. They did really well, worked together, it was beautiful to see. They took the full 30 min to convince the judges. My almost stepping on two rabbits hidden in the grass definitely helped. This happened with only about a minute to spare. The dogs had been trailing a scent line, took it into a tree and were figuring things out in there. I came around the other side of the tree, popped the rabbits, one of which bolted into the tree. High drama ensued but the rabbit made it safely into its hidey hole and the dogs passed their test. That’s Puppy Love’s first of three legs she needs towards her Senior Hunting Hound title. There’s no more Hunt Tests in California, Nevada, Washington, or Arizona until next Dec. BUT I just learned a test got permitted in Utah over Easter weekend. There goes that TT, Utah here we come. Two tests and Puppy Love’s bracemate will be going too.

Then she ran with a pack of smooth mini dachshunds who needed a 4th dog for the day. Within the first minute of the test, Puppy Love found a rabbit, got the other dogs going and even made way for the odd man out dog so he could get in and work too. Then off they went to demo some trailing chops, Puppy Love flushed a rabbit out of a tree and all four of them sniffed their way along the rabbits trail. Sweet. First passing score for the dogs of that pack. Puppy Love didn’t gain anything with that pass, she was just helping out her fellow Hounds.

Oh yeah and she had tons of fun playing fetch in the parking lot while waiting to run. And she won a skunk squeaky toy. Perfect day from her perspective. Except for the stinging nettles.


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Did anyone figure out the one method to snap back aging skin?? I deleted the stupid spam email from BF, but now there is chatter about it, makes me wonder if I missed something.
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Did anyone figure out the one method to snap back aging skin?? I deleted the stupid spam email from BF, but now there is chatter about it, makes me wonder if I missed something.
I don’t get these so called spam mail from BF.
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I don’t get these so called spam mail from BF.
I think I need to change my setting. Apparently you have to "opt out" of getting "special email offers" so the default is you get them.

edit: I just went in and changed my setting. I hope that works.
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I think I need to change my setting. Apparently you have to "opt out" of getting "special email offers" so the default is you get them.

edit: I just went in and changed my setting. I hope that works.
But what if you miss out?
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I think I need to change my setting. Apparently you have to "opt out" of getting "special email offers" so the default is you get them.

edit: I just went in and changed my setting. I hope that works.
Huh. I know that I got that email recently, so I just checked my settings. I have "Receive Email from Administrators" checked, but I do *not* have "Receive our newsletter and special promotions from our partners" checked... yet I still get those newsletters and promotions. I guess I've gotta uncheck 'em all.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
???How do you end up with gently used cassettes? I use one until it's worn down, then put on a new one.
I have a couple that I stopped using even though only partly worn. I also have a few that I got from either ScamBay and/or friends who moved up to 11s.

I inherited hoarding tendencies from my father. I am not nearly as bad as him, thankfully. Even so, it drives mrs datlas nuts.
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Originally Posted by Pirkaus
But what if you miss out?
Now I have doubt!

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Originally Posted by datlas
I have a couple that I stopped using even though only partly worn. I also have a few that I got from either ScamBay and/or friends who moved up to 11s.

I inherited hoarding tendencies from my father. I am not nearly as bad as him, thankfully. Even so, it drives mrs datlas nuts.
can I use a 10 speed with my 9 speed set up. I understand I wouldn’t be able to use one of the gears. I’m asking in candv to see if anybody has a 9 speed.
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can I use a 10 speed with my 9 speed set up. I understand I wouldn’t be able to use one of the gears. I’m asking in candv to see if anybody has a 9 speed.
Can't really use 10s with 9s the spacing is different. But as I said you should be able to get a used 9s cassette for cheap.
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Sram, which works just fine.

https://www.amazon.com/SRAM-PG950-9-...1-2&th=1&psc=1
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