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09-13-21, 07:34 PM
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I use 30.5 on my bikes with 175s, but 31 on the ones with 170s. But 56's are definitely too small. The Circuit is a 56, and with the saddle at 31" and the stem at minimum insertion, it's still 2cm more bar drop than any of my other bikes. Do-able for rides as long as 55 miles, but I has lower back ache for a couple days after I rode it for 65.
Cervelo has a 6 inch saddle to stem drop the ritchey has a 5.5 inch drop.
The emonda I test rode today was a 56. Had the saddle at 31 inches, saddle drop was 5.5 inches.
09-13-21, 07:43 PM
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How many lawns do you mow?
09-13-21, 07:48 PM
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Do you get paid for mowing those lawns, VV?
09-13-21, 07:50 PM
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09-13-21, 07:53 PM
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09-13-21, 07:57 PM
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I could never use a 6 inch drop, even when I was in my 30s. I could do 4, but not these days. I like the long head tube, 220 or 230mm, so I can use the uncut steer tube without too many spacers. Means I have to look for a frame with a 59cm top tube and use a 90mm stem.
09-13-21, 08:03 PM
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Yes, but once you figure in travel for the one I did today (church-related radio station), it's not much.
But it gets me out of my Knox County boondocks bubble and I get some exercise.
But it gets me out of my Knox County boondocks bubble and I get some exercise.
09-13-21, 08:07 PM
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09-13-21, 08:15 PM
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You should add potatoes to a cheesy bean and rice burrito sometime. It's excellent, especially if they make it well.
I worked at a Taco Bell as my second job in high school. Still love it, although it kills me how expensive it's gotten.
I can live without the 7 layer, but I hope at least they learned their lesson in pulling potatoes off the menu.
I worked at a Taco Bell as my second job in high school. Still love it, although it kills me how expensive it's gotten.
I can live without the 7 layer, but I hope at least they learned their lesson in pulling potatoes off the menu.
09-13-21, 08:18 PM
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09-13-21, 08:19 PM
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Well, it is a bike trail. And it’s familiarly called the “bike ferry.” I guess some pedestrians use it, but it’s a long walk for most people.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrw7AMgeDUA
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrw7AMgeDUA
What an odd place.
09-13-21, 08:21 PM
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09-13-21, 08:39 PM
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09-13-21, 08:42 PM
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09-13-21, 08:46 PM
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09-13-21, 08:46 PM
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The agency doesn't operate "bike ferries."
BTW,
https://twitter.com/RetroNewsNow/sta...07200147578882
BTW,
https://twitter.com/RetroNewsNow/sta...07200147578882
09-13-21, 09:15 PM
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Mine are all 3-3.5" except the Circuit, which is about 4.5.
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09-13-21, 09:30 PM
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I shoot for 2cm
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09-13-21, 10:00 PM
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09-13-21, 10:01 PM
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Raiders-Ravens-OMG!
09-13-21, 10:33 PM
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The agency doesn't operate "bike ferries."
BTW,
https://twitter.com/RetroNewsNow/sta...07200147578882
BTW,
https://twitter.com/RetroNewsNow/sta...07200147578882
09-14-21, 03:43 AM
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But in honour of rjones28 's pup, I'll pop open a cold one to celebrate the Benson birthday.
09-14-21, 04:38 AM
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09-14-21, 04:59 AM
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I havnt noticed any lower back discomfort. I did a century with it in this position and other than the usual discomfort that I get (hot foot), tight back, it didn’t feel any different than any other time.
I did notice on yesterday’s 60 mile ride my upper back hurt in the shoulder area. I think this is more from keeping my shoulders and neck tense when Inride, I have to constantly remind myself to relax.
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