Thanks Jobob for my new one. Strangely enough going down Mt. Diablo is not all downhill, there's this bit which I should know and expect where you go downhill, there's a flat section, turn and then WTF it's uphill again.
Shifted down, missunderestimated but dayuhm I was NOT gonna shift down again because
1) stuborn
2) determined
3) don't like to throw the chain
so I stand and right then jobob comes up behind and says those 2 little words "dig deep".
Not the fastest thing on 2 wheels but I got up and over. Thanks jobob I think I'll keep the mantra.
It replaces what I think Eddie said which goes something like "you're faster going than not going".
Later she blew past me and I say again man, that Riv's a puhrty bike.
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08-02-2005, 07:06 AM #1
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Fancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
Found on side of the road bike ~ Motobecane Mixte
Gravel bike ~ Salsa Vaya
Favorite bike ~ Soma Buena Vista mixte
Folder ~ Brompton
N+1 ~ My seat on the Rover recumbent tandem
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08-02-2005, 08:02 AM #2
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Just two words on going "en danseuse" (dancing on the pedals):
1) watch out not to overdo it and end up sliding on the side if you loose proper contact with the road (road tires have a very narrow surface of contact with the pavement)
2) rocking the bike from side to side can make you spend more energy than it will give you.
so rock gently and make sure you strenghten your grip with the hand opposite to the side you're rocking to.
take care ladies!
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