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Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: North Potomac, MD
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Bikes: 1993 (?) BikeE CT RoadE edition, 2007 (?) Dahon Speed D7, 2003 (?) Specialized Globe Sport, 1969 Schwinn Collegiate 5-speed, 1974 Panasonic Sport Deluxe, 1982 Peugeot P8
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This little bike is really growing on me. Over Labor Day weekend, I took it for a 30 mile spin on Saturday and a 20 mile one yesterday. I did get some calf pain on Saturday but adjusted my saddle a bit and sat further back yesterday. No calf pain at all Monday.
The shifting is so smooth now and it just rides beautifully. I can't wait to share some more pictures. I wonder if a Raleigh Twenty or RSW rides the same? Well, I like it better than either because of its shape, dual foot "upright" kickstand, and 80s era Shimano hubs. It also has a really nice chain guard.
I am noticing the rear tire pressure goes down from ~40 to 25 after rides, but I go over lots of bumps and ridges. I am briefly airborne (by a few inches) after I reach the Capital Crescent Trail bridge over the C&O Canal. There is a bit of a drop (two inches). I did get some self-sealing spare 16" tubes in case a need should arise.