Old 08-30-12, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by RobbieTunes
If it reaches 8, it will reach 9. You just have to have a light touch. Use the "6-sp" throw and you'll shift 2 cogs every time. It took me about 75 miles to be able to do it without looking, another 75 or so to do it right 99% of the time.
I should have known that! The cogs are just spaced closer. Doh!

That gives me an idea to try one of my 9-speed wheels...


I know you've been busy.
If that's addressed to me, I've been lurking. Things are pretty quiet now that the brood has been squared away at college. Too bad your son had to take the beater. It would be the same for my kids. I don't like the outside storage they offer students.

Doc, where's that red beauty I sent you?
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