On Fri, 1 Feb 2008 15:02:26 -0800 (PST), Sheldon Brown <CaptBike@sheldonbrown.com> wrote: On Feb 1, 5:15 pm, "treyno...@my-deja.com" <thomas.treyno...@gmail.com> wrote: On Feb 1, 1:54 pm, "joseph.santanie...@gmail.com"<joseph.santanie...@gmail.com> wrote: Chicago is pretty flat, so I'd go for single speed. No cables so easier to deal with than Nexus if you need to change
On Feb 1, 5:15 pm, "treyno...@my-deja.com" <thomas.treyno...@gmail.com> wrote: On Feb 1, 1:54 pm, "joseph.santanie...@gmail.com"<joseph.santanie...@gmail.com> wrote: Chicago is pretty flat, so I'd go for single speed. No cables so easier to deal with than Nexus if you need to change the tube, and much cheaper and less chance of breaking than a Nexus hub. I was thinking this
I just left my LBS, now $100 poorer, having replaced my rear derailleur, cable, housing, etc. The bike now shifts great. But I am reminded that my folder is not intended for winter commuting in Chicago. And I know I am pushing its frame design limits, with my 210 lbs body weight + 30 lbs cargo. (I use my bike for primary transportation, as RBT regulars well know.) I want to avoid 'winter
BiffB wrote: SKooter_Bum wrote: BiffB wrote: SKooter_Bum wrote: BiffB wrote: Went riding up around Anderson, Bedias, etc etc. Ran a tank full of gas thru it, and the battery got a few hours of charging. Winter maintenance done. Sounds like you may be in my area Biff. Ya within 50 miles or so of Bryan?? about
"BiffB" <user@domain.invalid> wrote in message news:477fc1fc$0$2607$a726171b@news.hal-pc.org... SKooter_Bum wrote: BiffB wrote: SKooter_Bum wrote: BiffB wrote: Went riding up around Anderson, Bedias, etc etc. Ran a tank full of gas thru it, and the battery got a few hours of charging. Winter maintenance done. Sounds
