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Road Cycling “It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them. Thus you remember them as they actually are, while in a motor car only a high hill impresses you, and you have no such accurate remembrance of country you have driven through as you gain by riding a bicycle.” -- Ernest Hemingway

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Old 09-11-21, 03:09 PM
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I have to fly to Nashville Sunday-Wednesday this week for work. Not really thrilled about it given the infection rates right now. Also not happy because I have to stay at a Hilton (instead of Marriott) and have to fly Southwest instead of a real airline.

Could be worse, you could be sitting in the back of a 145…


also, could be spirit….
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Old 09-11-21, 03:15 PM
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Was right behind an ugly crash today. We were going about 35 mph with a trash truck blocking the opposite lane. A driver behind the truck pulled pulled out across the double yellow, people hit the brakes, and one rider went down hard. Looked like a fractured clavicle and very painful. Felt terrible and glad I wasn’t involved. The driver and trash men both treated us to a stream of invective as they drove off.
Wow.
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Old 09-11-21, 03:19 PM
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That is painful. Feel for him.

What's this about you cruising along at 35 mph? All this talk about old and slow. Can't BS this BS'er.
There were about 12 of us old crumbs and we were winding up for a big customary sprint.
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Old 09-11-21, 03:24 PM
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Electronic shifting wouldn't move the needle for my wife, either... but she's certainly interested in the idea of riding with the assistance of a motor.
I proposed it to my wife so I could get it later.
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Ugh. Makes me dislike the drivers even more.
Speaking of disliking drivers...

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Old 09-11-21, 03:24 PM
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Old 09-11-21, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by sbxx1985
I proposed it to my wife so I could get it later.
My wife likes the idea of getting out with me and the kids, and a motor would certainly help extend the feasible range a bit.

I kind of like the idea of a utilitarian ebike for myself, for running to pick up groceries or beer or whatever, but other things are higher on the list.
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Speaking of disliking drivers...

Welcome to my world.
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Old 09-11-21, 03:38 PM
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I may have to post this in “bicycle mechanics” but will start local. I have a Williams 38 crabon wheel that is 10s but would like to convert to 11s if possible. Williams wheels is defunct. Any idea how to find a compatible freehub body? See pics below:




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Old 09-11-21, 03:43 PM
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100 degrees today so some of us drove to the coast and rode on PCH. 50 miles and it wasn't too hot there and we stopped at a place on the way back and I split an order of chili fries with a friend.
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Old 09-11-21, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
I may have to post this in “bicycle mechanics” but will start local. I have a Williams 38 crabon wheel that is 10s but would like to convert to 11s if possible. Williams wheels is defunct. Any idea how to find a compatible freehub body? See pics below:
And you're sure that it's not 11-sp compatible?

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T It was a gorgeous fall-like day.
Yes, one of the best.
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Old 09-11-21, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
I may have to post this in “bicycle mechanics” but will start local. I have a Williams 38 crabon wheel that is 10s but would like to convert to 11s if possible. Williams wheels is defunct. Any idea how to find a compatible freehub body? See pics below:
Also, see discussion here: https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/...ility/37204/11

and product here: https://irwincycling.com/product/660...tte-body-road/
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Old 09-11-21, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
And you're sure that it's not 11-sp compatible?

I don’t think so because the 10s cassette fits perfectly with just the small (0.8mm?) spacer on the bottom. I believe I need 1.8mm for 11s.

I hope I am wrong but suspect it’s 8/9/10 and not 11.

ps where did you find that???
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The irwincycling product looks right. Will investigate. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by datlas
ps where did you find that???
The discussion linked in my other post contains a link for a wayback machine cached page - https://web.archive.org/web/20160423...on%20chart.pdf
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Electronic shifting wouldn't move the needle for my wife, either... but she's certainly interested in the idea of riding with the assistance of a motor.
I'm good there. Mine doesn't see the benefit of ebikes, and believes it takes away from the fitness aspect of riding.

She does see the benefit for those who otherwise cannot get out and ride.
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Originally Posted by sbxx1985
I proposed it to my wife so I could get it later.
Sometimes the discussions just take a while to complete. I'm shooting for my birthday next year.
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
I'm good there. Mine doesn't see the benefit of ebikes, and believes it takes away from the fitness aspect of riding.
Drop her more often and she'll see the benefit.
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Mine doesn't see the benefit of ebikes, and believes it takes away from the fitness aspect of riding.

She does see the benefit for those who otherwise cannot get out and ride.
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Drop her more often and she'll see the benefit.
My rides with her are no drop. I still have a libido that needs satisfying from time to time.
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
I'm good there. Mine doesn't see the benefit of ebikes, and believes it takes away from the fitness aspect of riding.

She does see the benefit for those who otherwise cannot get out and ride.
No interest from LSS either. She does look at Nordic Tugs with a certain interest, though.
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My rides with her are no drop. I still have a libido that needs satisfying from time to time.
Come on, now - you just have to avoid dropping her the week before your bday and your anniversary.

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Old 09-11-21, 04:34 PM
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She does look at Nordic Tugs with a certain interest, though.
Reported.

But look at you, you lucky dog!
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