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#3232
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Having removed the pedals from the Canyon - well, PEDAL, plus the axle stub, I decided to take a different bike. All the other bikes had had a turn recently except the Battaglin, so I pulled it down off its hook, pumped up the tires, and headed out. I had another of those "OH, MY GOD!!! I f***ing LOVE this bike!!!!!!" experiences. It is SO responsive! It just LOVES to pushed hard! Swings like a pendulum when you're out of the saddle, and rewards every watt you put into it with forward motion! There's a little kicker, maybe a quarter of a mile at about 8%, that on other bikes I try to keep it above 10 mph, but today "These go to 11".
The ride is stiff, no question about that. But it also feels planted, for want of a better word. Unlike with the Cannondale, I don't ever get that 'kicked out of the saddle' feeling hitting a bump, and hitting rough pavement in turns doesn't result in hopping sideways. It's also the best combination of twitchy and stable. It goes where I point it, but if I change my mind, it goes there instead, no hesitation. Also one of my most crosswind-stable bikes.
The ride is stiff, no question about that. But it also feels planted, for want of a better word. Unlike with the Cannondale, I don't ever get that 'kicked out of the saddle' feeling hitting a bump, and hitting rough pavement in turns doesn't result in hopping sideways. It's also the best combination of twitchy and stable. It goes where I point it, but if I change my mind, it goes there instead, no hesitation. Also one of my most crosswind-stable bikes.
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#3234
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#3235
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It’s a measure of inflammatory activity in your body. Lots of conditions big and small can affect it. It could be helpful in the context of symptoms and physical exam findings and possibly other lab results.
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#3239
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Basic Medicare A and B are crazy inexpensive. But there are holes in the coverage. The medigap and/or part D might be more money but still very affordable compared to private insurance.
I pay over $2000/month for crappy insurance with a huge deductible. Now that’s for the whole family but still a rip-off IMO.
I pay over $2000/month for crappy insurance with a huge deductible. Now that’s for the whole family but still a rip-off IMO.
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In other words, there's no condition that would prompt you to say, "I gotta see the SED rate."
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Basic Medicare A and B are crazy inexpensive. But there are holes in the coverage. The medigap and/or part D might be more money but still very affordable compared to private insurance.
I pay over $2000/month for crappy insurance with a huge deductible. Now that’s for the whole family but still a rip-off IMO.
I pay over $2000/month for crappy insurance with a huge deductible. Now that’s for the whole family but still a rip-off IMO.
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It’s a minor player in the big picture. But if a patient has undiagnosed chronic arthritis it can help us decide if it’s an inflammatory arthritis versus degenerative. So it has some use, but modest.
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Basic Medicare A and B are crazy inexpensive. But there are holes in the coverage. The medigap and/or part D might be more money but still very affordable compared to private insurance.
I pay over $2000/month for crappy insurance with a huge deductible. Now that’s for the whole family but still a rip-off IMO.
I pay over $2000/month for crappy insurance with a huge deductible. Now that’s for the whole family but still a rip-off IMO.
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Thanks. I have another question, but I will pose it at a future time. You have something to look forward to.
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