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03-20-22, 02:33 PM
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03-20-22, 02:36 PM
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Wife is finally coming around to moving back to Charlotte. Something to look forward too.
She seems pretty excited about Lake Wylie, I told her Spartanburg would work too. Basically anywhere with in 90 mins would be perfect.
She seems pretty excited about Lake Wylie, I told her Spartanburg would work too. Basically anywhere with in 90 mins would be perfect.
03-20-22, 02:42 PM
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Mr Trsnrtr is a gentleman and I don't think that is his style.
Seriously, I don't want to ride with people that feel intimidated just because my wife and I show up. I just think it's funny that we are both over 70 and I'm 50# overweight at least and have health issues.
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03-20-22, 02:47 PM
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03-20-22, 02:48 PM
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Bikes don't need chain catchers IMNSHO.
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03-20-22, 02:52 PM
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03-20-22, 02:57 PM
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My CoMotion tandem came with a catcher from the shop that set it up. A couple years later, I was having some work done by a different shop and noticed it was gone when I picked up the tandem. I asked the mechanic and he said it was an insult to a properly set up machine and the mechanic. He wouldn't give it back to me but said that if I had a problem with a dropped chain, he'd re-install it for free and adjust the drivetrain. That was 2018. Haven't dropped a chain yet. 
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03-20-22, 03:07 PM
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My CoMotion tandem came with a catcher from the shop that set it up. A couple years later, I was having some work done by a different shop and noticed it was gone when I picked up the tandem. I asked the mechanic and he said it was an insult to a properly set up machine and the mechanic. He wouldn't give it back to me but said that if I had a problem with a dropped chain, he'd re-install it for free and adjust the drivetrain. That was 2018. Haven't dropped a chain yet.
But, now that I’ve said that, the two of us will be talking about dropped chains next week. 😂
03-20-22, 03:07 PM
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My wife and I have ridden with our club <40 years and were informed this week that we have been disinvited to some club rides for being too strong/fast. WTF? We are both over 70. 
We have been ride leaders many years and we have never told anybody that they weren’t welcome to a club ride.
Also, I just payed our dues a couple weeks ago. Guess that we wasted our money.
We have been ride leaders many years and we have never told anybody that they weren’t welcome to a club ride.
Also, I just payed our dues a couple weeks ago. Guess that we wasted our money.
I would hate to live in the HOA with the person who made this decision.
03-20-22, 03:09 PM
#8885
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My CoMotion tandem came with a catcher from the shop that set it up. A couple years later, I was having some work done by a different shop and noticed it was gone when I picked up the tandem. I asked the mechanic and he said it was an insult to a properly set up machine and the mechanic. He wouldn't give it back to me but said that if I had a problem with a dropped chain, he'd re-install it for free and adjust the drivetrain. That was 2018. Haven't dropped a chain yet.
03-20-22, 03:11 PM
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03-20-22, 03:15 PM
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03-20-22, 03:45 PM
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Can’t say I’ve ever had an issue double shifting.
I'm sure I’ll be starting a thread about that next week as well.
I'm sure I’ll be starting a thread about that next week as well.
03-20-22, 03:48 PM
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Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
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It's a gorgeous day, so of course I rode on Zwift. Silly me, I'd signed up for the Tour Of Watopia, and today was the last day to ride Stage 3, which involved Alpe du Zwift on the Standard and Long rides, so since I was giving up my Sunday ride, I chose the Longer. "Tour of Fire and Ice". 10 mostly forgettable miles before AdZ. I got on the bike later than I wanted, with only 8 minutes before the start, so I didn't have time for a proper spindown. I kept hearing a squeak from the wheel/drum, so finally on the first segment, I stopped and tightened the clamp and did a proper spindown. I ended up completing AdZ only 31 seconds slower than my other ride up it, which means I was actually on pace to beat that time by 29 seconds before taking a whole minute out to do the spindown. Oh, well.
Once again, it was easier than I feared, but not so much easier that I feel like I could have gone all that much faster.
Once again, it was easier than I feared, but not so much easier that I feel like I could have gone all that much faster.
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03-20-22, 03:49 PM
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03-20-22, 04:03 PM
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I think it’s the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 2 HV. I had an earlier version, but I messed it up. This one has a higher front door for more headroom. The smaller door is what I hated about the last one. Hard to get out of for someone who is 6’2”.
03-20-22, 04:14 PM
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03-20-22, 04:39 PM
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03-20-22, 04:42 PM
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Both are Shimano.
03-20-22, 04:45 PM
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03-20-22, 04:50 PM
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03-20-22, 04:54 PM
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03-20-22, 05:11 PM
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03-20-22, 05:25 PM
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03-20-22, 06:33 PM
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That's MUCH better!
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