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brilliant - simply brilliant... and means so much during this moment of change in the US.

That's hysterical! Wonderfully written! :p

That's a bummer... :(

Does anyone else have experience with the Allay? Any different - or the same?

Any update from those of you using the Allay? I was in the US for a bit and got to try the Jett at a LBS - I was thinking it would work, and the channel width was right (length could have been a...

Thanks, I'm going to give them a call to see about the cord... guessing it's traditional. Curious about the audio quality too - $5 seems crazy low.

Hi Miranda, thanks for the suggestions... I...

They do have great internal space. And believe it or not Smart Cars are a joint development between Mercedes and Swatch. The external panels pop off so that you can mix and match colors and "looks"...

I've said it before - the rides are perfect, the vistas beautiful, the people warm and friendly, and the food.. oh, the food. :D Come on over! The trains from Switzerland to Firenze are easy ('cept...

Hmmm... and maybe we just create a spring TE 2009 tour...

Firenze -to- San Gimignano -to- Siena -to Montepulciano - etc...

You are all welcome to head over! :D We love visitors! Plus it gets us off the computers and acting like tourists too. We typically have 1-3 groups rolling through per month - family, friends,...

Thanks, NorseGoddess, for the counter viewpoint. Can I ask - were you strong on hills to begin with? Doesn't sound like you need the grannies when climbing. (Wish I was that strong... but know it...

Yep, I have "sweet spots" in my triple too - but they're more to do with my body's strengths/weaknesses on different terrains and preferred cadence. I'm typically on the upper end .. hop to a mid...

Don't have one, but have test driven them years ago while vacationing in Europe... oh, they are sweet! Like driving a go-cart!

Thank you for both posts. :)
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Ok, onward to tackle my contact at the bike shop - armed with new knowledge and confidence - and backed by an experienced...

Missed this the first time around... I've never experienced "ghost shifting' with my setup.

But, thanks to all of you, I'm realizing that a triple on a road bike isn't that unusual and guess that...

"chain suck"?

Oh, I wish I could just go test ride! :(


edit: Thanks Ttaylor, but that is near impossible. The shops here don't let you test ride... and rentals are usually kaka.

Thanks for all the great support!


Hmmmm, dare I ask?! :p

Aggie_Ama, that's another thing that I've heard - problems with the gear shifting, rubbing, chain falling off with triples - but...

I keep reading the same... "smooth shifting"... by that do you mean "smoother"? There are moments where on my mtb shifting can be problematic - but that's on a hill when I didn't plan for what was...

LOL! I'm just a computer junkie. :D

And I really do want to understand why the bias from the mfgrs and bike stores to push compacts - rather than asking "How do you use your mtb triple now?...

Ok, I played with the gearing charts last night till after 2 :D - read the Gearing 101 site as well which was really helpful - and combed through the forums.

So, now, I'd like to hear from those...

Depending on which part of the Alps you mean...

Do a simple google search on "italian cycling hotels" and you'll come up with a couple of organizations of hotels that cater to cyclists of all...

hehe :cool: wouldn't that be nice?!

I'm thinking the 28 cassette gets me down to a 32.8.... oops, yeah, you're right.

My brother is coming to visit - so I'm trying to do this all remotely and have him bring it with him - which...

Ahhhh, "lo shopping" :D

Had the same thing happen to me yesterday... and planning a little more tonight. :p

Wish I could hit the TE sale...bummer...

Thanks - I honestly don't see that the '09 gains anything noticeable if I'm doing the charts right. I'll go look at your recommendations - the cassette with a 28 sounds like a good compromise. Just...

Agree with everyone so far....

Here's what I've learned about my body that may resonate (find out the quirks of your body):

1 - Not all carbs or fats are processed the same in my body. I can...