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07-31-22, 09:20 AM
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They break where they flex on the radius of the part that rotates inside the shifter. You wouldn't want to solder or try to stiffen the wire there. It's a tight fit, I doubt you could get any kind of liner in there.
Breaking there is a normal effect of the design. It seems that datlas is experiencing a higher than normal failure rate.
Breaking there is a normal effect of the design. It seems that datlas is experiencing a higher than normal failure rate.
07-31-22, 09:22 AM
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We had a fantastic "recovery" ride today. I know it's not really a recovery ride, but moderate pace, think Z2/3 for most of us. It's a fun social ride and ideal for those who rode hard on Saturday.
We also lucked out on the weekend weather, although a bit warm the humidity is low so the body's natural cooling system (sweat) actually works!
We also lucked out on the weekend weather, although a bit warm the humidity is low so the body's natural cooling system (sweat) actually works!
07-31-22, 09:22 AM
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07-31-22, 09:30 AM
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07-31-22, 09:38 AM
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Friction anywhere is going to create stress at a bend point. Wire always breaks at a bend point. It’s very unlikely to break in the middle of a straight run unless you simply exceed its breaking point.
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07-31-22, 09:42 AM
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My wife clicked the “buy” button for my big 65 birthday present. It’ll be interesting to see if she makes me wait two months to play with it.
07-31-22, 09:42 AM
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I like boas for cycling shoes, yes. Going to get some Lake MX177s for the trainer so the pedals can be backups for AG. Then there are the Nike Kukinis that I drooled over in HS but was too heavy for, and now are hardly ever available in the US:
07-31-22, 10:40 AM
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07-31-22, 11:14 AM
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07-31-22, 11:31 AM
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07-31-22, 11:33 AM
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30 miles. Mostly flat. I’ve really let myself go. 
07-31-22, 11:46 AM
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07-31-22, 11:57 AM
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When my wife and I are riding tandem a lot, we rarely talk and seem to be able to read each other’s minds, like when to push or when to sprint or when to coast. We don’t ride enough anymore to seem to be able to reach that symbiotic relationship. Because we are having some organized tandem rides this summer, we’ve been trying to get a ride in weekly over varied terrain.
Yesterday, we were supposed to do a 50-60 miler with 9 other tandems but I woke up sick so we got a late start and only rode 36 miles. Today, we found tandem nirvana. Smooth as silk with little communication except telepathically. Effortlessly pedaling over rollers and did two sprints against other tandems at 37 and 36 mph respectively. Got 50 great miles in on a gorgeous Indiana day in Amish country. Even dodging road apples was great.
Yesterday, we were supposed to do a 50-60 miler with 9 other tandems but I woke up sick so we got a late start and only rode 36 miles. Today, we found tandem nirvana. Smooth as silk with little communication except telepathically. Effortlessly pedaling over rollers and did two sprints against other tandems at 37 and 36 mph respectively. Got 50 great miles in on a gorgeous Indiana day in Amish country. Even dodging road apples was great.
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07-31-22, 12:00 PM
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RIP Bill Russell
88 years old.
88 years old.
07-31-22, 12:01 PM
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When my wife and I are riding tandem a lot, we rarely talk and seem to be able to read each other’s minds, like when to push or when to sprint or when to coast. We don’t ride enough anymore to seem to be able to reach that symbiotic relationship. Because we are having some organized tandem rides this summer, we’ve been trying to get a ride in weekly over varied terrain.
Yesterday, we were supposed to do a 50-60 miler with 9 other tandems but I woke up sick so we got a late start and only rode 36 miles. Today, we found tandem nirvana. Smooth as silk with little communication except telepathically. Effortlessly pedaling over rollers and did two sprints against other tandems at 37 and 36 mph respectively. Got 50 great miles in on a gorgeous Indiana day in Amish country. Even dodging road apples was great.
Yesterday, we were supposed to do a 50-60 miler with 9 other tandems but I woke up sick so we got a late start and only rode 36 miles. Today, we found tandem nirvana. Smooth as silk with little communication except telepathically. Effortlessly pedaling over rollers and did two sprints against other tandems at 37 and 36 mph respectively. Got 50 great miles in on a gorgeous Indiana day in Amish country. Even dodging road apples was great.
07-31-22, 12:21 PM
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07-31-22, 12:49 PM
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07-31-22, 12:51 PM
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I was talking about my broken cable curse on today's ride, and one my my friends told me I should just get what he has.
He has a bike with SRAM eTap, and yes it is caliper brake supported. I suppose I could do this, but it seems effing stupid to pay three thousand dollars and get a bunch of battery headaches to solve my fairly simple problem.
again
He has a bike with SRAM eTap, and yes it is caliper brake supported. I suppose I could do this, but it seems effing stupid to pay three thousand dollars and get a bunch of battery headaches to solve my fairly simple problem.
again
07-31-22, 12:55 PM
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I was talking about my broken cable curse on today's ride, and one my my friends told me I should just get what he has.
He has a bike with SRAM eTap, and yes it is caliper brake supported. I suppose I could do this, but it seems effing stupid to pay three thousand dollars and get a bunch of battery headaches to solve my fairly simple problem.
again
He has a bike with SRAM eTap, and yes it is caliper brake supported. I suppose I could do this, but it seems effing stupid to pay three thousand dollars and get a bunch of battery headaches to solve my fairly simple problem.
againI never have a cable problem on any of my three bikes.
07-31-22, 12:56 PM
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07-31-22, 12:57 PM
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07-31-22, 12:59 PM
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07-31-22, 12:59 PM
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But I would still have to bend over, albeit more briefer than tying requires.
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07-31-22, 01:01 PM
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