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The story is that Sonoma Mountain Road HATES my bike. Last Saturday my chain broke 1/4 way up. Yesterday, the sound that started coming from the freehub on descents was absolutely terrifying. It took some sleuthing to figure out what it was. Observant Thom noticed the chain got very slack at the top, and the sound was like the worst brake rub you have heard - when the brakes were not being used.
It was very disconcerting, made me creep down the hills, and cut the ride short. But you know, it was a super fun day and it was probably good to do just the part of the ride before my legs started hurting. Because they would have hurt on Trinity.
We'll do this ride again some time. I don't think it's going to be that bad.
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Thread: Sonoma: Crazy hard ride Sunday?
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03-04-2007, 08:29 PM #16
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Hmm, I was wondering how today's ride went. Something tells me there was a story there. Maybe two or three.
Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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03-05-2007, 06:59 AM #17
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Last edited by maillotpois; 03-05-2007 at 08:06 AM.
Sarah
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03-05-2007, 07:56 AM #18
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See MP your poor bike was trying to tell you it was tired after Saturday and wantd a rest.
Originally Posted by maillotpois
Glad to hear you girls had a great ride even with the tired bike. My bike says its still tired today so Im going out for lunch with a friend instead of riding just to keep it happy.
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
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03-05-2007, 09:04 AM #19
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TH - I think your bike would also like a spa treatment.
Sarah
When it's easy, ride hard; when it's hard, ride easy.
2011 Volagi Liscio
2010 Pegoretti Love #3 "Manovelo"
2011 Mercian Vincitore Special
2003 Eddy Merckx Team SC - stolen
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03-05-2007, 09:10 AM #20
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LOL - yes it would and it mentioned something about a holiday. It really is a lazy bicycle. Originally Posted by maillotpois
TH - I think your bike would also like a spa treatment.
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
Amelia Earhart
2005 Trek 5000 road/Avocet 02 40W
2006 Colnago C50 road/SSM Atola
2005 SC Juliana SL mtb/WTB Laser V
