Hi All,
Well, I'm not a happy girl today. About a month ago I popped a rib out of joint and it seems that the problem has reasserted itself today. I'm crooked and hurting and worst of all can't ride my bike. So, here I am lurking about the forum and reading posts and posts and posts and I've figured something out...I don't what in the world ya'll are talking about.
What are bar end shifters? And what would be the alternative?
What does "drop outs" mean?
Other than the obvious diameter differences, what are the differences/advantage/disadvantage of 26" wheels and 650c or 700c wheels? (I'm asking because if I get the surly LHT instead of the Crosscheck then I'll have to get 26" wheels because I'm not tall enough to get frame that is big enough to have the 700c)
What is "toe overlap"?
Can you put disc brakes on any kind of bike? Are they worth the cost? I got told that Cappy could have disc brakes put on her front wheel but not the back and that it was more beneficial to have them on the front anyway...any thoughts?
Grrr...I'm so frustrated about what I don't know. I've got three books and I still don't understand. I ask the guys at the shop and I understand until I leave and then I don't understand again. It's frustrating!!! I enjoy this so much and I'm so excited about riding but it's discouraging that I can't talk about it intelligently. I guess I'll just have to keep going. Like building my mileage and speed, just keep at it until I get it.
Okay, I'm done now. I'll talk to ya'll later.
Gray

