nice moccos
edit: and no way would i ride that with such little clearance
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I love moccies 
100km today no probs. The frame is 2021 with 26k km of almost all dirt on it. Had more hits than the Beetles and not worth a cracker now.
If it gets cooked I’ll be getting a Mondince FM376 to replace it. That will run a 2.25. I ride in the dry. I expect it will be fine 
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Probably the lowest clearance I’ve ever seen on a frame to tyre combo. Almost like the frame designer had that tyre shape in mind. But if it works, it works…
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No biggie on the BACK I spose … BUT absolutely contradicted on the FRONT 
because of the risk of something getting stuck in the gap, which might result in an Endo 
On another subject, yesterday morning, fiddling with my hack transmission system on a 21 year old Lemond Road bike.
I have set it up with … Campag 8 speed shifter (integrated type on the brake lever) , changing a SRAM Red Rear derailleur, on a slightly modified 7-speed Cassette. (Of indeterminate parentage, but cogs riding on a Shimano freehub)
In recent months the indexing had been a bit iffy, but a quarter turn of the cable adjuster gave absolutely perfect shifting on my ride yesterday morning.
Happy as a pig in mud, or a dingo in a chook pen
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You haven’t seen my old 2012 Cervelo S5 then. Back of seat tube to tyre is ridiculously small. A 23c GP4000 would fit. A 25c in the same tyre would lock on the frame tube.
That photo perhaps make it look worse than it is. Tyre sidewall on the chainstay is closest. Yes if it was an expensive frame I was very attached to I wouldn’t do it.
It may come out regardless. Can’t say I felt much difference to the 45c that preceded it.
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absolutely contradicted on the FRONT because of the risk of something getting stuck in the gap, which might result in an Endo
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Good point. That happened on a bunch ride here about a decade back. A stick somehow wedged between the bottom of the fork and the front tyre. Violently over the bars and C spine fracture. Luckily still walking but he was an older bloke who stopped riding after that. 
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Grabbed a beer from the beer fridge in the garage after work. Revolt is hanging above it. It is just the drive side chain stay that is close. Here is a better photo of it with included gaffer tape covering the old cable mount hole. 
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I approve the use of gaffa tape
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Ordered disc brake pads for two bikes. This should fix the lack of rear power on the Attain and make the RoadSL easier to stop without having to death grip the levers.
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pleeeennttyyyy
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It looks like bunch rides are more dangerous for a number of reasons. This just adds to the list.
One of the advantages of ATBs. Little chance of anything wedging in there. Even with the 2.6" tyre.
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Life is a series of choices. You balance risk against enjoyment in forming those choices
Different people weight each, in different ways.
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Yes. Once speed and weight become only minor considerations, the possible options become broader for some.
Speed and weight are not necessarily priorities for bunch riding. Spending time with others who enjoy the same activity is a big reason for many.
Yes it can be fun to ride fast in a group however.
I am interested though, in how riding a heavier, slower, less capable bike, so that you are not “over biked”, opens up more options/possibilities?
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What I meant was that when one prioritises other aspects, rather than speed and light weight, a person end up with more bike options/types to choose from. These other options may be more capable in other areas. Comfort, grip, durability, safety, stability, fun, and even frugality. An example is a fat bike. Very capable. Just not fast or light. Another bike is my son’s early '90s Trek MTB with Schwalbe Big Apple 2.35" road tyres on it. With the right tyre pressures, probably the most fun bike I’ve ever ridden on the road.
Like I’ve mentioned before. When I place limits on what I ride, I do so with more self-awareness than most. A faster, lighter bike won’t make me happier.
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I prioritise the equipment that is capable of the type of riding I wish to do. I hunt down the best equipment at the price I am willing to pay. I have several different bikes for different purposes.
With respect to speed, it is a choice. However as I age that speed is getting slower anyway. Despite that, I like to push myself at times. It is what I personally enjoy about cycling. Others may enjoy other aspects more.
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A bike capable of the types of rides you want to do is the key. Being faster or lighter is a bonus.
The bottom line is ride whatever makes you happiest, and enjoy the ride.
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Been away from the garage for a while. Little tinker time today
Restacked the spare tyres that fell down before we went away. Can now walk past the bike storage rack again.
Finally knocked the headset cups out of rhe cannondale frames im swapping stuff between. Being headshok they are too big for the usual cup removal tool, but made do. Screwdriver failed me last time.
Gave the Super V frame a bit more clean.
Spent about 20min fiddling around with how to fit a disc brake mount to a rescued trike testing 4 or 5 different disc mount adaptors in different orientations. Didn’t feel like getting the grinder or welder out, but have a better idea on how to progress.
Lazy day, not much doing!
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6kms into my ride this morning I start a descent and there’s a guy in front of me stopped (was still dark). I stopped asked him what was wrong. His phone had ejected from his bike mount. I rang it. No luck. Use a bike computer and a tether people
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Faced the Revolt rear disc mount too. It was much squarer anyway. Didn’t make alot of difference.
Used the Ltwoo app to speed the multishift on the eGR. 3 choices, slow, medium and fast. No limit on how many gears when you hold the button either. That also looks selectable. It was on slow by default, but was super slow. On fast now. A quick test ride and it seems good. Easy to do.
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