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Old 10-01-22, 07:07 PM
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t2p
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Originally Posted by big john
This bike had the three rings but no way to switch between them. It had no chain tensioner and no way to slide the wheel to compensate for chain slack. It was a pretty big hub so I'm guessing at least 7 speeds, maybe even 14.

If I see him again I will ask about the hub. I told one of the women on the ride if he keeps passing me on hills I will challenge him to a Greco-Roman wrestling match. I'm 68 and he's probably in that neighborhood.
please get some pics of the bike - and especially pics or video if the wrestling match takes place

maybe you can adjust his calipers so the pads are contacting the rim ... or purge some air from his tires ... drastic measures might be required lol
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